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Cricket World Cup 🏏

EmilieT — Wed, 29 May 2019 11:53:52 GMT

Hi guys,

The 2019 Cricket World Cup is kicking off tomorrow! Is anyone planning on following it?

Cricket isn't really big in France, so until I moved over here I had barely heard or seen much of it. The origin of this sport are uncertain, but some of the earliest mentions of it date back to the 16th century in South-East England. This bat-and-ball sport is played on a large field between two teams of 11 players. The first World Cup was organised in England in June 1975, and Australia hold the current title - their 5th!

Are you interested in Cricket?

Do/did you play cricket, or are looking forward to this year's World Cup?

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

Cleoriff — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:05:26 GMT

@EmilieT

At risk of being called an idiot, I would rather stick pins in my eyes.

In my opinion, cricket is on a par with golf. Boring.....

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

EmilieT — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:09:03 GMT

There's something for everyone @Cleoriff, far from me to judge

Good to know where you stand on golf at the same time - out of curiosity, do you feel like that about all bat and ball games? I'm thinking of baseball for example ⚾️

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Cleoriff — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:10:30 GMT

Just to add...my grandson played cricket, football, tennis, squash, pool and snooker.

As we took him to all of his sport commitments we enjoyed them all. Except cricket.

(Even though he played for the county under 12's when he was 9) .....still boring

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

Cleoriff — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:13:08 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
There's something for everyone @Cleoriff, far from me to judge

Good to know where you stand on golf at the same time - out of curiosity, do you feel like that about all bat and ball games? I'm thinking of baseball for example ⚾️

No I like Baseball, rounders, tennis etc. It's just cricket (and golf)

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

MI5 — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:14:52 GMT

Yes, very much looking forward to it starting.
Lads are playing tonight too so it's going to be a busy week for cricket

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

EmilieT — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:17:00 GMT

@Cleoriff

Fair enough, thanks for letting me know though, I'll try and remember cricket and golf are a big no for you

Was it somehow mandatory for your grandson to play cricket then? He was playing so many sports already, why stick with one he wasn't enjoying?

@MI5

Nice! Are you looking forward to any of the games in particular?

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MI5 — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:20:11 GMT

I always enjoy watching The Windies play.

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Mi-Amigo — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:24:07 GMT

Never was a fan of cricket @EmilieT and to be honest find it, like golf, boring.

That said, when I was at school, the games teacher made us play softball - a version of baseball - which, although I was never good at sports I did enjoy and because of that did follow some baseball for a while. But that is all in the past, now I`d rather watch football.

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

Cleoriff — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:56:35 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
@Cleoriff
Fair enough, thanks for letting me know though, I'll try and remember cricket and golf are a big no for you

Was it somehow mandatory for your grandson to play cricket then? He was playing so many sports already, why stick with one he wasn't enjoying?

@EmilieT No you misunderstood. My grandson loved cricket and every sport he played. It's just that my husband and I took him to all of his sports. Neither of us liked the cricket part..(we stuck it out as Ben loved it)

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

EmilieT — Wed, 29 May 2019 13:01:33 GMT

@MI5

So Friday will be the day for you - fingers crossed it'll be a good tournament this year Are you rooting for them to win as well?

@Mi-Amigo

Funnily enough, for some reason, I thought softball was closer to handball than baseball ... still learning every day

@Cleoriff

Oooh I see, my bad Apologies to Ben for implying he didn't like circket when he was in fact having a blast, and kudos to you and your husband for powering through the boredom it inspired you - I'm sure he's grateful

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

MI5 — Wed, 29 May 2019 13:04:42 GMT

Yes, should be a good opener for them against Pakistan.
They would be my second choice behind England of course

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

Mi-Amigo — Wed, 29 May 2019 13:06:45 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:

@Mi-Amigo
Funnily enough, for some reason, I thought softball was closer to handball than baseball ... still learning every day

You may be right @EmilieT . I am the last person you could learn anything from about sport.

Why do you think there haven`t been any sports questions in the Thursday Quiz?

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

EmilieT — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:10:10 GMT

@MI5

Oh yes of course, please pardon my near blasphemy! I saw that this year the games were hosted in England and Wales - ever been or been tempted to go to a game? Or is it one you're happy to see from the comfort of your home?

@Mi-Amigo

Makes perfect sense now I'm right there with you with the lack of sports knowledge, though I'm always interested to learn about anything and everything

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

jonsie — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:52:44 GMT

As an ardent dedicated cricketer until age caught up with me, I'm really looking forward to this starting. I think there may be too much expectation of England though I do think they will do well. India have a good chance but never write off the Aussies.

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

MI5 — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:17:13 GMT

I go to Edgebaston and Trent Bridge regularly.

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jonsie — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:33:37 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
I go to Edgebaston and Trent Bridge regularly.

Brilliant, I used to go to Old Trafford occasionally back in the day but it's tv only for me now. Although I've been twice this season to watch the team. They lost both times 😂

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

MI5 — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:45:52 GMT

It's a good value ticket for all day ESP if the sun's shining and you can have a few bevvies 😁

Re: Cricket World Cup 🏏

jonsie — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:47:34 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
It's a good value ticket for all day ESP if the sun's shining and you can have a few bevvies 😁

That's always a bonus 😁