Textbook Solutions: A Story of Cricket | Gul Mohar Class 6: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Before You Read

Q2: If this win was in your favourite game, what would you do to celebrate it?
Ans: I would celebrate with my friends, play the game with excitement, and happily share the moment with my family.

Q3: Would it make you want to play sports more or win at them?
Ans: Yes, it would inspire me to play more often and try to achieve success in sports.

While Reading

Q2: How do we know that the occupant of this flat likes cricket and/or the children?
Ans: He throws the ball back to the children instead of scolding, showing he enjoys cricket and is kind to kids.

Q3: How is Saccho feeling?
Ans: He is restless, excited, and eager to keep playing cricket.

Q4: Saccho wants to play with the bigger boys because …
Ans: He admires them and dreams of proving himself by playing with a hard ball like them.

Q5: What does para 9 say about the relationship between the two brothers?
Ans: Ajit cares for Saccho, understands him without words, and protects him.

Q6: Para 22 gives us an idea of the importance/timing of the win and the place/scale of the celebrations.
Ans: The win happened at midnight, and the whole city celebrated with joy, dancing, and fireworks.

Q7: Why do you think the writer waits till the end to tell us that Saccho is Sachin Tendulkar? Had you guessed who Saccho was?
Ans: To keep suspense and surprise the reader. Many may not have guessed it was Sachin.

Understanding the Text

2. Saccho had no interest in any other game but cricket.
Ans: NT (he also admired tennis player McEnroe).

3. In his residential society, Saccho was known to be good at every sport.
Ans: NT

4. People became interested in the 1983 match only after India won it.
Ans: NT (they were watching even before).

5. Saccho decided to become a cricketer after watching the 1983 win.
Ans: DNS

6. This text talks about an important match from the point of view of a boy who would go on to become a famous cricketer.
Ans: T

Answer these questions.

Q2: Does the boy in the story receive special treatment because of how he plays or is he treated like an ordinary boy? Explain.
Ans: He is treated like an ordinary boy; his brother and others do not give him special privileges.

Q3: Was Saccho equally excited about the 1983 match before, while and after it took place?
Ans: No. Before and after he was excited, but during the slow-paced match he lost interest.

Q4: (a) The greatest underdog story in cricket has been written. Explain this line.
Ans: India, considered weak, defeated the strong West Indies team, creating a historic upset.
(b) Do you think that people were all the more delighted with the win because it may have been unexpected?
Ans: Yes, the unexpected nature made the celebrations more joyous.

Q5: Give a few examples from the text that show Ajit’s interest in cricket.
Ans: Ajit played with the big boys, watched the World Cup final, discussed key moments, and guided his brother about cricket.

Q6: (a) But there are no deadlines tonight. Why were there no deadlines that night? How do we know that there were no deadlines?
Ans: Everyone was awake celebrating till 2 a.m.; no one was worried about time limits.
(b) Was this true only for Saccho and his friends or for many others? Explain.
Ans: It was true for many others—the whole community celebrated without restrictions.

Appreciating the Text

Q2: What do these lines tell you about Saccho?
a. He crashed a window, a lamp and was finally asked to join the bigger boys.
Ans: He was determined and mischievous but talented.
b. He did not want to 'waste' a Saturday afternoon. He did not watch the World Cup final all the way through.
Ans: He was restless, active, and loved playing more than watching.
c. He watched the bigger boys play and waited without a word.
Ans: He was patient, respectful, and hopeful to join them.

Q3: Sports play an important role in this story. Explain with reference to these points.
Ans: a. Sports were part of everyday life for Saccho and his friends.
b. Cricket united the people in the society as they played and celebrated together.
c. The World Cup final showed how sports bring excitement, joy, and unity at a larger scale.