The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket
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"The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket" is a comprehensive historical account that traces the evolution of Indian cricket from its colonial origins to its emergence as a global powerhouse, examining the sport’s social, political, and cultural impact on the nation.
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| The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket Context triple: [Mihir Bose, hasWrittenWork, The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket]
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A History of Indian Cricket
A History of Indian Cricket is a comprehensive non-fiction book that traces the evolution, politics, and cultural impact of cricket in India from its colonial origins to the modern era.
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B.
Spirit of Cricket
Spirit of Cricket is the ethical and sportsmanship code that underpins the way cricket is meant to be played, emphasizing fairness, respect, and integrity.
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C.
"More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years"
"More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years" is a historical book by former UK Prime Minister John Major that explores the origins and early development of the sport of cricket.
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D.
The Eternal Indian
The Eternal Indian is a monumental concrete statue in Illinois depicting a Native American figure, created by sculptor Lorado Taft as a tribute to Indigenous peoples.
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E.
Chak De! India
Chak De! India is a 2007 Indian sports drama film that follows a disgraced former hockey player who coaches the national women's team to redemption and unity, and is widely acclaimed for its patriotic themes and powerful performances.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket Target entity description: "The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket" is a comprehensive historical account that traces the evolution of Indian cricket from its colonial origins to its emergence as a global powerhouse, examining the sport’s social, political, and cultural impact on the nation.
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A.
A History of Indian Cricket
A History of Indian Cricket is a comprehensive non-fiction book that traces the evolution, politics, and cultural impact of cricket in India from its colonial origins to the modern era.
-
B.
Spirit of Cricket
Spirit of Cricket is the ethical and sportsmanship code that underpins the way cricket is meant to be played, emphasizing fairness, respect, and integrity.
-
C.
"More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years"
"More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years" is a historical book by former UK Prime Minister John Major that explores the origins and early development of the sport of cricket.
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D.
The Eternal Indian
The Eternal Indian is a monumental concrete statue in Illinois depicting a Native American figure, created by sculptor Lorado Taft as a tribute to Indigenous peoples.
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E.
Chak De! India
Chak De! India is a 2007 Indian sports drama film that follows a disgraced former hockey player who coaches the national women's team to redemption and unity, and is widely acclaimed for its patriotic themes and powerful performances.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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sports history book ⓘ |
| countryOfSubject | India ⓘ |
| covers |
India’s rise as a global cricket powerhouse
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colonial origins of cricket in India ⓘ |
| describes | evolution of Indian cricket from colonial era to modern times ⓘ |
| examines |
cultural impact of cricket in India
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political impact of cricket in India ⓘ social impact of cricket in India ⓘ |
| explores |
commercialization of Indian cricket
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relationship between cricket and Indian nationalism ⓘ role of cricket in Indian identity ⓘ transformation of Indian cricket into a global brand ⓘ |
| focusesOn | history of Indian cricket ⓘ |
| genre |
cricket literature
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history ⓘ sports ⓘ |
| hasForm |
e-book
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printed book ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Indian cricket ⓘ |
| narrativeScope | from colonial period to contemporary era ⓘ |
| structure | chronological history ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
Indian society
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cricket ⓘ sports history of India ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
readers interested in Indian history
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readers interested in cricket history ⓘ sports enthusiasts ⓘ |
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Subject: The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket Description of subject: "The Nine Waves: The Extraordinary Story of Indian Cricket" is a comprehensive historical account that traces the evolution of Indian cricket from its colonial origins to its emergence as a global powerhouse, examining the sport’s social, political, and cultural impact on the nation.
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