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Cricket, Anyone?


I was invited to play cricket with my Sri Lankan friends yesterday, for the first time. It was really fun! I discovered that I am a terrific batsman, a great fielder and a less-than-mediocre-bowler.

I also bruised my knee and got 27 mosquito bites.


Why Cricket is better than baseball


  • Everyone gets to play every position.
  • It's a sport that is not exclusive to the USA and other, small, island nations.
  • It's simple; there aren't many rules.
  • You could play with as few as 2 players on each team.
  • There is no batter's box; you try to block "home plate" with your body.
  • It's very satisfying to see the bails dramatically fly off the wickets.
  • The bats are MUCH cooler looking.


Why Cricket is worse than baseball


  • A really good game can last five days or more.
  • The airfare is incredibly more expensive to play against international competitors. (Those costs are passed on to the cricket consumer.)
  • You can really jack up your hands trying to field balls without a glove.
  • They don't sing "take me out to the ball game."
  • You have to wear a ton of expensive protective gear. [Like Goldberg in The Mighty Ducks.] This could also be considered a plus, depending on how you look at it.




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  1. Julie TMon Jun 29, 10:23:00 AM MDT

    I loved seeing the elephant get into the game! The funny thing is, he probably understood that he was participating as a fielder! :)

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  2. HeatherMon Jun 29, 10:59:00 AM MDT

    I'd love to watch a cricket match. Have you ever watched lacrosse?

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  3. Stefanie ElyseMon Jun 29, 01:37:00 PM MDT

    Whimpy cricket players play baseball.

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