In the fast moving world that we now live in, why does cricket still have a place? What is it about the game that has allowed it to endure? I'm interested to know what you think.
2007-01-11 02:02:07 · 20 answers · asked by Playful Planner 1 in Sports ➔ Cricket
Maybe we need something slow to counteract the speed of some much else. It is interesting in that it involves different types of skill; batting, bowling, fielding. Bowlers can be varied eg fast or spinners and batsmen can be defensive or attacking etc. There are lots of ways for a batsman to be out - maybe that leads one on to mentioning that there's an important element of clique-ness about it - some people would not know all those ways or the names of different fielding positions etc which gives those who do the feeling of belonging to an exclusive "club" (and there are actual clubs to join too, of course). People enjoy the tradition and history of the game, deriving pleasure from stats about players; past and present
2007-01-11 02:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by big pup in a small bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not to keen on watching a full test match, but i can watch an innings or so.
I find it a bit to slow and boring, however i do like to watch the rivalry between batsman and bowler.
I think what attracts young folk to big test matches is the sun, beer and general jolliness of the occasion, I can agree with that because those are the things what go towards making a good day. On the whole i can imagine that people are pleasent to one another and when the west indies are playing the atmosphere would be great.
Overall though its to slow for me and i would rather watch a fast paced hard hitting sport whilst sat in the sun with good people.
Rugby League is the sport for me.
2007-01-11 02:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cricket is one of very few games where each 'play' (ball) exists as both an event in itself and as a microcosm of the whole game. Most sports are fluid and don't have that, but in cricket, along with baseball, golf and American Football each play can be planned and therefore there is more scope for thought and a more proactive approach rather than merely reactive. Cricket is also more aware of its history than many other sports, I doubt that many football players would be aware of Stanley Matthews but every cricketer knows about Don Bradman. Finally the short version of the game is a valid game in itself, so ODIs and Tests can exist at international level side by side - not something that can be said of 5-a-side football or rugby Sevens to the same extent.
2007-01-11 03:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by igorolman 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
20/20 is brilliant for the kids. Have you ever been? Sixes, fours, run outs, music, etc.
The game only lasts for about three and a half hours, just about long enough for youngsters.
Played under floodlights, to full houses and a brilliant atmosphere.
If you've not taken your kids to a game, I recommend it.
The longer version of the one day game has a good atmosphere but is too long for the youngest kids. Most things are as above. Both provide a result on the day.
Did you like the Ashes series of 2005?
2007-01-11 03:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything about cricket is just great !!! Its thrilling and full entertaining. thats why called the game of gentleman. Well for cricket lovers there is always time for it, they don't mind spending whole day in watching cricket...See !! its a matter of one's interest, Well basically a support becomes habbit which is liked by majority of the public in that country and once your team is doing good in this game then automatically one feel it interesting. Btw it has great adaptation qualities ...for peoples who are bothered about 'time', 20-20 is introduced and for those who just love cricket , there is test matches and ODIs ..See soo much variety !!! I don't think this game will ever die, as i m confident about asia that cricket is running with blood of asians. and they wont let this game fade away ever !!!
2007-01-11 06:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
haha another american question, i bet u still think all cricket games last for 5 days, dont u guys have to club those soft leather balls with a baton or something and then use mitts to catch em, and then take a free base when a batter is hit by the ball.
i think americans need to invent a simplified and easier version of cricket, where they cant break their hands while catching a ball, and give batter a free pass if he is hit with the ball, and allow him free pass if pitcher is scared of him, chew tobacco (great example for kids btw), pop steroids and set major records..
wait i think there is a game like that, and its called baseball.
btw another interesting FACT, have u all wondered how many overweight people play this sport? then again US is the most most obese nations in the world.
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/hea_obe-health-obesity even overweight people need a sport right? ;)
2007-01-11 02:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by tino67 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is nothing. Some one like cricket and some one like Tennis. that is all. Because you love Cricket, for you it like that every one will love Cricket.
2007-01-11 20:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by jaggu a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the only sport where men, with a steady gaze, can seriously refer to 'googlies', 'silly mid on(and off)', 'square leg umpire', 'a catch in the slips', 'illegal ball scratching', 'bowling round the wicket' and the local vicar's wife making the cucumber sandwiches! Ohh super!
2007-01-11 02:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by More or less Cosmic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cricket sucks if you are from England!
2007-01-11 02:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by nick w 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a good place to catch up on your sleep - if it's sunny of course.
2007-01-11 02:09:59 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋