How far is it correct to say that the history of Gymkhana Cricket led to first class cricket being organized on communal and racial lines?
1. The establishment of Parsi Gymkhana led to the establishment of other Indian clubs based on religious lines.
2. The team that played colonial India’s Greatest and most famous first class cricket tournaments represented religious communities.
3. The tournament was initially called the Quadrangular as it was played by four teamsthe Europeans, The Parsis, The Hindu and The Muslims.
4. It later became Pentangular when a fifth team was added namely, ‘The Rest’. It comprised of all the remaining communities.
5. Journalists, Cricketers and leaders criticized the racial and communal foundations of the Pentangular Tournaments.
