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How as the game of cricket introduced to India?

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Cricket is a national game of the English and it was introduced to India during the time of the British Raj. Many of the British games (especially football) they have become popular around the world especially in the commonwealth. However, Cricket has become especially popular in Pakistan and India, two nations that can field world beating teams in the sport and have produced some global Cricket star athletes.

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