The cricket :(

BigF350 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-22-2005, 09:50 AM

No doubt I am going to get the ribbing that I deserve for this, but to all out there that watched the tri-nations cricket in the UK.

Australia was hopeless...Losing both matches thus far, and we are the supposed World Champions... Well...

However it is refreshing to see them lose for a change, but I hope it fires the Australians back up.

Flounder1967 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2005, 10:43 AM

I don't get to see enough criket. Is it being carried world wideor even in th U.S., on any channels. Haven't play it yet but does look as fun as baseball.

Mil1ion · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2005, 12:32 PM

I used to watch live in Calgary , Sundays at a place called Riley Park.

Search google : Cricket In Calgary

BigF350 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2005, 05:10 PM

I knew Canada had a cricket team, I didn't know they had a domestic competition as well (well now I think about, how would they get a national team any other way?)
It looks good.

As for TV rights in the US, I am not sure. The bigger matches might get broadcast on some oddball sports channel.
It is an interesting game, and the traditional game type (a test match) often goes for 5 days for one match. It is a fantastic sport to go watch, as it is so relaxed, the crowd really makes it.

bootie · #5 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Flounder1967

Haven't play it yet but does look as fun as baseball.

YOU ARE A SICK SICK MAN it is the worlds stupidest game who wants to play a game that goes for 5 days with no winner

BigF350 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 04:10 AM

Not me...
But who wants to sit back for 5 days, laugh at people, have a barbie, and drinks some beer?

bootie · #7 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 04:22 AM

thats what i call a working week

Flounder1967 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 10:29 AM

Yes, Cricket does look like fun. I've gone as far to buy a bat. I really want to play it. I just haven't found a team locally to play. the cloeses team is either Des Moines or Chicago. besides it the last of the all english games I haven't played. After Cricket I needto paly a Aussy Rule Football. And then I'll be complete.

BigF350 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-23-2005, 05:56 PM

So you have played Rugby then as well?
As for Aussy Rules, go for a field goal in Grid Iron, and you are pretty close...

2smokintailpipes · #10 (**permalink**) 07-01-2005, 03:48 PM

the cricket was being played just across the road from me at the rose bowl in hampshire,but i decided to watch the paint dry on my truck frame instead,found that more interesting!!!