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POETRY

Before you read

Look at the following pictures.
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Work in pairs/groups. Identify the game and write the
name of the game in the space provided. Names of the sports
are given in brackets.
©KTBS
(basketball, volleyball, cricket, badminton, cycling, fencing,
weightlifting, discus throw, archery, shooting, tennis, swimming,
running race, sailing, table tennis

Have a circle talk and ask the following questions to your
friends and exchange your feelings:-

1. Which games do you play?
2. What is your favourite game?

3. Who is your favourite player?

Introduction

You have learnt something about sports and games. They are
the source of enjoyment, aren’t they? Well, here is a humorous
event in the game of cricket that changed the player to opt for
some other fame.

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