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Imagine a conversation between Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School, and Mahatma Gandhi on the value of cricket in education. What would each say? Write out a conversation in the form of a dialogue.

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A sample conversation is given below   Thomas Arnold (TA) I am surprised that you are opposing the inclusion of cricket as a game in the schools, Mr Gandhi.   Mahatma Gandhi (MG) I think only the games which suit the boys and are traditionally played in India should be included in schools.   TA Why does say this? Cricket is a good exercise, besides building up team spirit and also leadership qualities in the boys. It fosters sportsman's spirit. It is really a gentleman's game.   MG I think cricket takes a long time to play. One whole day wasted on just a game! Also it is too expensive. Indian boys will not be able to buy all the equipment needed for a game of cricket. Besides, it reminds us of you British. We want the boys to enjoy games, not think of how we have been colonised.   TA Cricket is a modern game which imparts discipline to the boys. You have no such Indian traditional game.   MG No, I do not agree. Cricket is dividing our nation on a communal basis and so should not be included.