Question

Who eventually took control of cricket? How did they adopt the game?

a) Government, through legislation
b) The British Empire, through colonialism
c) Religious institutions, through rituals
d) Working-class communities, through grassroots efforts

Answer 1

The British Empire, through colonialism, eventually took control of cricket in India by establishing a model of governance and education that was followed in other colonies as well.

Step-by-step explanation:

The British Empire, through colonialism, eventually took control of cricket. The British administration in India established a model of governance that included educating local administrators who spoke English and understood and applied British imperial laws. This model proved effective and Indians followed British colonial practices in other colonies as well.