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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.

  1. Early life
  2. Interest in this field
  3. Inspiration
  4. Coaching and guidance
  5. Achievement/Records
  6. Future plans
  7. Advice to youngsters
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  1. You were in great shape during the recent international series. How does it feel to break you own record?
  2. You are an inspiration to all of us. We would love to hear about your childhood. Tell us something about your early life.
  3. Why did you choose to take up cricket as a career?
  4. You are our hero, but who was your hero when you were a young boy?
  5. Where and under whose guidance did you train to be a professional cricketer?
  6. Among all your achievements till date, which is the most memorable one? Could you tell us why?
  7. What would you have been, if not a cricketer?
  8. What changes do you think should be made to attract more youngsters to take up cricket as a profession?
  9. What are your future goals?
  10. Our generation looks up to you. What message would you like to give us?
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