C.L.R. JamesWhat do they know of cricket who only cricket know?
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The question is essentially asking if people who only know about cricket will know the meaning of the quote. Those who have a knowledge of cricket but no real understanding or knowledge of its history may have a difficult time interpreting this quote.
Source: Beyond A Boundary
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