Question

How did Mahatma Gandhi view cricket?

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi viewed cricket as a colonial game which should not take its roots in Indian soil. He believed that sports were essential for creating a balance between the body and the mind. However, he often emphasized that games like cricket and hockey were imported into India by the British and were replacing traditional games. He believed that these games were for the privileged. They showed a colonial mindset and were a less effective education than the simple exercise of tho.e who worked on the land.