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Imagine that you are the Captain of your team. A famous cricketer is going to visit your school. You are assigned the task to conduct an interview of that famous cricketer. Frame a set of 10 questions that you will ask the cricketer. Take help of the points given below.
- Early life
- Interest in this field
- Inspiration
- Coaching and guidance
- Achievement/Records
- Future plans
- Advice to youngsters
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Solution
- You were in great shape during the recent international series. How does it feel to break you own record?
- You are an inspiration to all of us. We would love to hear about your childhood. Tell us something about your early life.
- Why did you choose to take up cricket as a career?
- You are our hero, but who was your hero when you were a young boy?
- Where and under whose guidance did you train to be a professional cricketer?
- Among all your achievements till date, which is the most memorable one? Could you tell us why?
- What would you have been, if not a cricketer?
- What changes do you think should be made to attract more youngsters to take up cricket as a profession?
- What are your future goals?
- Our generation looks up to you. What message would you like to give us?
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