The was a famous cricket tournament held between the Europeans, Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and other communities.

Rectangular

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Pentangular

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The correct option is B Pentangular

When cricket started gaining more popularity, it was often not countries that represented different teams.. Teams could be based on religious or communal lines. The Pentangular was a famous cricket tournament held between the Europeans, Hindus, Muslims, Parsis and other communities.

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