Cricket
Events
- There is no first-class cricket in England, Australia, South Africa or the West Indies due to World War I. A number of first-class matches are arranged in New Zealand but are not part of any official competition.
India
- Bombay Quadrangular – Hindus shared with Parsees
New Zealand
- Plunket Shield – not contested
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