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Sports Stars: Section I

Listen to the teacher read a diary account of a school boy and answer the questions.

Prose: Sports Stars

 

Section I

READING

 

Listen to the teacher read a diary account of a school boy and answer the questions.

Each day is a new beginning. It has so much to unfold and I had the best day at school today.

 is something that I love. Today my teacher told us that we would be learning about a cricketer. I thought of Sachin, Virat Kohli and many other male players in the Indian cricket team but she introduced Mithali Dorai Raj, an Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team in Tests and One Day Internationals [ODIs]. I never thought a woman could play cricket so well. It was why I have never let my little sister play cricket with me. I would tell her, “It is not for you; you had better play with girls.” However, I was taken by surprise, when I learnt that Mithali started to play the game at the age of 10, and that she was selected for the Indian team at the age of 17.


Mithali lives in Hyderabad. I was interested to learn that her mother tongue is Tamil. I felt very proud that she has been widely recognised and acknowledged. She was the highest run scorer in Women’s International Cricket and the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000-run mark in ODIs. Mithali is the first player to score seven consecutive 50s. In fact, she is nicknamed “Tendulkar of Indian women’s cricket” as she is presently the all-time leading run scorer for India in all formats, including Tests, ODIs and T20s. I would love to quote what Mithali had to say about this compliment,

She said, “ On the one hand, being compared to Sachin is an absolute privilege. I do not think I have achieved even half of what he did for the country. On the other, being a woman cricketer, I want people to know me for my own identity. I would rather not be compared to a male cricketer.”

She indeed is an inspiration to all of us. She actually started playing cricket with her brother. When she was young, she used to go with her father to the grounds where he practised. She used to stand outside the ground, and returned the ball when it came her way. Though it was a humble start, she managed to secure a name and a place for herself. Many of us think cricket is for men; however, she broke the traditional barriers and proved that women are on par with men in every field. The government of India in recognition of her contribution to cricket conferred on her the Padma Shri Award.

And I forgot to mention about the recent achievement of our Indian women cricket team. Mithali Raj and another woman player Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half centuries and India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second women’s T20 International on 23 of February 2018. Mithali anchored the innings to perfection with an unbeaten 76.

Now that I am inspired by her and my attitude has changed, I certainly will be happy when my little sister follows her passion 

Do you know

Women’s Cricket World Cup is older than Men’s. The Women’s World Cup was first held in England, in 1973, two years before the inaugural of Men’s Cricket World Cup.

 

Put a (√) for the correct and (x) for the incorrect statements.

 

1. A school-going girl writes the diary account. ×

2. The boy was so inspired by Mithali that he was happy for his sister to play cricket. 

3. Mithali Raj is happy to be recognised as Tendulkar of Indian Women’s Cricket. 

4. Women should not be compared with men in cricket, says Mithali. 

5. Mithali Raj was not encouraged to play cricket by her family members. ×

6. Mithali is one of the women players to score seven consecutive 50s. 

7. Mithali’s mother tongue is Telugu. ×

 

GLOSSARY

Recognised  - Known

Acknowledged  - Accepted

Privilege -  Honour

Consecutive - One after another

Identity - Who/What a person is or how a person is known

Inspiration - Here, a person one looks up

Passion - Desire


Short Questions:

 

1. Which game does the school boy love?

The school boy loves cricket.

 

2. What do you know about Mithali Dorai Raj?

Mithali Dorai Raj is an Indian cricketer. She is the captain of the Indian Women's Cricket team in Tests and One Day Internationals.

 

3. When did Mithali start to play cricket? When was she selected for the Indian team?

Mithali started to play cricket at the age of 10. She was selected for the Indian team at the age of 17.

 

4. Where does Mithali live? What is her mother tongue?

Mithali lives in Hyderabad. Her mother tongue is Tamil.

 

5. What do you know about Mithali as a cricketer?

Mithali was the highest run scorer in Women's International Cricket. She was the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in ODIs. She is the first player to score seven consecutive 50s.

 

6. How is Mithali Dorai Raj nicknamed?

Mithali is nicknamed "Tendulkar of Indian Women's Cricket”.

 

7. How does Mithali feel when she is compared to Sachin?

Mithali considers it a great privilege. But she feels that people should know her for her own identity. She should not be compared to a male cricketer.

 

8. How did the government of India recognize her contribution to cricket?

In recognition of her contribution to cricket, the government of India conferred on her the Padma Shri Award.

 

9. What is the recent achievement of Mithali?

Mithali Raj along with Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half centuries in the second women's T20 International on 23of February 2018. Because of her India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa.

 

10. What was the score of Mithali in the second women’s T20 International?

Mithali anchored the innings to perfection with an unbeaten 76.


Paragraph Writing

What do you know about Mithali Dorai Raj as a cricketer?

Mithali started to play cricket at the age of 10. She was selected for the Indian team at the age of 17. Mithali was the highest run scorer in Women's International Cricket. She was the only woman cricketer to surpass the 6,000 run mark in ODIs. She is the first player to score seven consecutive 50s. Mithali Raj along with Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half centuries in the second women's T20 International on 23of February 2018. Because of her India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa. Mithali anchored the innings to perfection with an unbeaten 76.


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