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I won't say that I'm a big fan of cricket, but..

During the time I was living in Melbourne, Australia, I made sure I had the experience of watching a cricket match at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground).. it was the 1999 season and the team playing was Australia vs. Pakistan, (Warne vs. Khan).. It was raining and the match had to be called off waiting for the rain to stop.

I can relate to how you describe every spot was full with people playing cricket.. It was exactly the same thing with my campus every cricket season..

posted by orcalion on November 6, 2008 at 8:44 AM | link to this | reply

My ex is from India and its somewhere we always wanted to visit

but thought we had all the time in the world to do so......... many blessings and thank you very much for the nostalgia I could have had!

posted by mariaki on November 4, 2008 at 3:24 AM | link to this | reply

I wish Cricket was popular here in America! sam

posted by sam444 on November 3, 2008 at 5:50 PM | link to this | reply

Snowview, I never did understand where cricket players are supposed to run after they hit the ball--not until now.  Now I see that they run for the nearest tree.  LOL.  Of course, I don't see any trees on the cricket playing fields, so.....

posted by TAPS. on November 3, 2008 at 11:23 AM | link to this | reply

I loved reading your post because I am always interested in other countries' culture. Having said that, cricket means absolutely nothing to me, but that doesn't matter.

posted by vogue on November 3, 2008 at 9:54 AM | link to this | reply

Interesting that England's

cricketers are claiming that they lost to the West Indies in the Stanford match at the weekend because they couldn't get motivated by money!!!

posted by malcolm on November 3, 2008 at 9:45 AM | link to this | reply

Snow

Cricket is quite popular in Victoria, Canada as well… a throw back to British who have left their stamp.  I can’t say that there are any Cricket “heroes” though.  Mostly it’s played in well groomed parks with little or no fans cheering them on and then they gather at a local pub to bond and reflect upon their afternoon.  I can’t imagine anyone becoming tearful should one of the old boys choose to retire from the league.  I’m quite sure we don’t have any “Jumbos”. 

posted by Troosha on November 3, 2008 at 6:24 AM | link to this | reply

Nita , your love for India and what makes her so amazing is obvious and gratifying.  This is a wonderful post.  I enjoyed reading it and learned quite a few things.  I admire your ability and your patriotism.  Bravo!

posted by Sinome on November 3, 2008 at 5:22 AM | link to this | reply

This is interesting to me. Here in America it is our football and baseball that we like so much. Increasingly soccer is becoming more important as well. Thank you for sharing this. ~Peace, OTA

posted by OTA. on November 3, 2008 at 3:30 AM | link to this | reply