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Cricket Has a Very Problematic History

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Cricket has a very problematic history. Which of the following is the odd one out and explains how cricket has been justified by imperialist forces?


A) It is fun and encourages people to interact with eachother.
B) It was a symbolic sport that, in the eyes of the colonisers, represented civilization and sophistication. With all other sport being symbolic of the Other.
C) It created 'sporting hegemony' where traditional sports were marginilised and replaced by cricket
D) It was used as a colonial tool to insert British cultural practices into part of the British Empire.

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