DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS.

AmateursProfessionals
a. They basically belonged from the aristocratic, rich familiesThey were basically the commoners, came from the lower class.
b. They played for pleasureThey played to earn a living
c.They were referred as Gentlemen.They were referred as players
d.They were mostly captains of the team or batsmen.They were mostly bowlers, fielders.
 

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Cricket in England was either played for pleasure or for a living. The rich usually played cricket for pleasure and they were called amateurs. The poor played the game for a living and they were called professionals.

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