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“Cricket” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Do people play cricket in your country?
2. Have you ever played cricket with someone who was better than you at it? If so, how did that make you feel?
3. Why do people play cricket?
4. Do you think cricket is a boring game?
5. What is the most exciting part of playing cricket?
6. How long does a cricket game last?
7. Do you like cricket?
8. How many players are there in a cricket game?
9. Do you like to play cricket?
10. What is cricket?
11. How many balls are bowled in an over?
12. Why do you like or dislike cricket?
13. What is a wicket?
14. Do you know about the history of cricket?
15. How many overs are there per match of cricket?
16. Is cricket a popular sport in your country?
17. What are the positions of bowlers and batsmen in a cricket game?
18. How often do you watch cricket? Do you watch it live or on TV?
19. Who wins if it rains while they are playing?
20. What is a run out?
21. How long have you been playing cricket?
22. What are the different positions in cricket?
23. If people don’t play cricket in your country, what sports do they play instead of it (e.g., soccer)?
24. Do you think cricket is more popular than baseball in your country? Why or why not?
25. Do you play any sports? Why or why not?
26. What do you like about cricket and what do you dislike about it?
27. What does an umpire wear on their head when they are officiating over a game of cricket?
28. Do you like to watch cricket matches on TV?
29. Is cricket a professional sport in your country? How is it different from other professional sports in your country?
30. Who is your favorite cricketer?
31. What are your favorite things about cricket?
32. In your opinion, how does cricket differ from baseball? Which one do you prefer and why?
33. What is an innings?
34. What do you think about cricket?
35. Do you think cricket is a dangerous sport? Why or why not?
36. Why do you think cricket is so popular in India and Australia?

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