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West Indies bowled out for 27 as calls for change grow (Level A1) — A cricket stadium with empty stands and a clear sky.

West Indies bowled out for 27 as calls for change growCEFR A1

23 Jul 2025

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Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Swapnil Bhagwat, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
66 words
  • West Indies played Australia in a Test match.
  • They were bowled out for a very low score.
  • They lost the match and the series.
  • Many people in the region are angry.
  • Former players asked for changes and answers.
  • The cricket board says it will act.
  • Some famous ex players will give advice.
  • Australian bowlers played very well in that game.
  • Fans and media demand quick answers.

Difficult words

  • test match — a long cricket game over five days
  • bowl — to get all batters out in cricket
    bowled out
  • series — a set of cricket games between teams
  • former — not now; was in the past
  • board — a group that manages a sport organization
    cricket board
  • bowler — a player who throws the ball in cricket
    bowlers

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Discussion questions

  • Which team would you support, West Indies or Australia?
  • Have you ever seen a cricket match?
  • Would you be angry if your team lost?

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