1. The problem states: In a class of 35 students, 29 play cricket, 16 play football, and 10 play both cricket and football. 2. We need to find the number of students who play cricket only. 3. The number of students who play cricket only is given by the total who play cricket minus those who play both sports. 4. Using the formula: $$\text{Cricket only} = \text{Total cricket} - \text{Both cricket and football}$$ 5. Substitute the values: $$\text{Cricket only} = 29 - 10 = 19$$ 6. Therefore, the number of students who play cricket only is 19.