Question

why is cricket known as a game of batsmen?

Answer 1

1) The organisation of cricket in England reflected the nature of English society. The rich who could afford to play it for pleasure were called amateurs and the poor who played it for a living were called professionals

2) The social superiority of amateurs was built into the customs of cricket. Amateurs were called Gentlemen while professionals had to be content with being described as Players.

3) Amateurs tend to be batsmen leaving the energetic, hardworking aspects of the game, like fast bowling to the professionals.

4) Cricket is a batsman’s game as its rules were made in favour of ‘Gentlemen’ who did most of the batting.