Listen to the commentary on a cricket match read by your teacher and
answer the questions.
I. Tick ( ✓) only the correct ones from the statements given below.
1. Sachin and Gambhir opened the Indian innings.
( )
2. Umar Gul opened the Pakistan’s attack.
( )
3. Laxman is one among the Indian squad.
( )
4. Gul bowled out Gambhir.
( )
5. India is 15 without loss after the fourth ball of the first over. ( )
II. Answer the following questions.
1. Which two world teams of cricket do you like? Why?
2. Who are the openers?
3. Who are the commentators?
III. Complete the Score Board given below:
India Vs Pakistan
Name of the batsman
Runs scored
No. of balls faced
Fours
Sixes
1. Sehwag
2. Gambhir
Extras
No. of balls bowled
Total
No. of wickets lost
Oral Activity
Imagine, you were listening to the commentary, your father came there and reminded
you of the ensuing examinations. He said, “Listening to cricket commentary is a
waste of time.”
Now develop a conversation between you and your father and role play it.