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Establishment of British colonies resulted in the introduction of cricket and soccer

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  1. 17 May, 09:37
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    Pakistan and India.

    Explanation:

    Till 1947, India and Pakistan were one country; India. Cricket and soccer (football) games were introduced in India and Pakistan during the times when Britishers established their colonies in India.

    The game of cricket was introduced in the early eighteenth century in India and soccer was introduced in the mid-nineteenth century by Britishers.

    The purpose of introducing sports by Britishers to their colonies was to spread its cultural control over the colonies. It was a sign of dominance by the Britishers in their colonies.

    These sports were introduced by British East India company mariners in India (and Pakistan).

    Thus the correct answer is India and Pakistan.
  2. 17 May, 09:46
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    The Correct Answer is

    Pakistan and India

    Explanation:

    Cricket and Soccer were the most prevalent sports in England. Throughout the time, As Britishers colonized other lands some kind of cultural transfer took place, for example, the initiation of Cricket and Soccer to the colonies. It was a portion of the legacy of British Imperialism.

    Therefore India (which was a former colony of Great Britain) and Pakistan (part of India before the partition) also saw the extent of British Sports including Soccer and Football. Although Soccer could not gain much fame as the residents were more satisfied playing barefoot, Cricket earned well-known attention.
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