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he is playing the cricket vs he is playing cricket

The phrase 'he is playing cricket' is correct, while 'he is playing the cricket' is incorrect. In English, we do not use 'the' before sports when talking about playing them. The correct form is 'playing cricket' without 'the'.

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he is playing the cricket

This phrase is incorrect. In English, we do not use 'the' before sports when talking about playing them.

Incorrect usage. The correct form is 'he is playing cricket'.
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he is playing cricket

This phrase is correct. In English, we do not use 'the' before sports when talking about playing them.

Correct usage. Use this form when talking about someone playing a sport.
  • Jan 2, 2015 ... up vote 0 down vote favorite. Which is correct: He is playing the cricket or He is playing cricket? articles · share|improve this question.
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  • Feb 20, 2015 ... His wife, Manali Patil, says," I would have been more happy if he would have played for India but most importantly he is playing cricket be it any ...

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