Short and leg side, bowlers, wickets, falling of the wickets, might play three spinners, and stats like these- <Trott (67) shared a fourth-wicket stand of 109 with Eoin Morgan (63), after England had lost their top three for the addition of only 21 runs to help England to 225 all>...
Well, the Match at CHITTAGONG STADIUM during the world cup of cricket was a good one. Cricket is important over here and around a good part of the world. At least when there is a world series sporting event over here, it's not limited to one country. (HINT: baseball's "world" series)
The good Doctor Mark, listening on the old Victrola in my apartment, has been explaining the basics of CRICKET to me, on and off for over a year. He translates terms into baseball language to help me understand. He is an optimist about my densitude.
CRICKET BASICS part I
The best part of the following video is the "crotch rub" and the clear explanation of ins and outs.
I'm outa here to Byres Road. (Cheryl, GROUPON coupons are big here)
Bill Bryson has a very funny description of cricket in his book, "In a Sunburned Country."
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