Question

What social superiority did amateurs avail which professionals didn't?

Answer 1

(i) Amateurs were called gentlemen while professionals were known as the players. Amateurs even entered the ground from different entrances.
(ii) Amateurs tended to be batsmen, leaving hardworking aspect. of the game, like bowling to professional.
(iii) The rules of cricket were made to favour amateurs, who did most of the batting.
(iv) The captain of the cricket team was traditionally a batsman, not because batsmen were naturally better captains but because they were gentlemen.