Riddle me this???

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Howard

My good friend Tony means well. You see, Tony actually likes Cricket.
Unfortunately, our North American & European friends may now think that Cricket is an actual worthwhile pursuit, and that all Aussies actually follow the game with interest. Not so. Only those with no family, no hobbies, no friends and no life will spend 5 days watching a ridiculous game that usually ends in a draw.
In order to assist people who not familiar with the game of Cricket, I offer this explanation . . . . .
Cricket is a game in which there are 2 sides - one side is out, and the other side is in.
The entire team that is out goes out, until they get the team that is in out.
Each man in the side that is in goes out, and once he is out, he comes in, then the next man goes out until he's out and then he comes in.
When the side that is in is all out, the side that has been out goes in, and the side that was in goes out and tries to get out the side that went in.
Sometimes there are men still in and not out when the side that is in is finally out.
When both sides have been in and out, including those not out, and no longer in - that is the end of the game. (Five days later)
Of course, the side that is in

What in heavens name is this dribble.....?

Casting pearls amoungst swine.

Surely there's an Englishman on this site who understands.

[Dean (Ajax)]

I think Canada has a good international curling team...if you count that as a sport!!

Dean

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

What in heavens name is this dribble.....?
Casting pearls amoungst swine.
Surely there's an Englishman on this site who understands.

I would say not, Tony...
The only thing slower than a C15a in low range & 1st gear is a game of cricket!
Even though the Poms gave us a rheeming in the ashes series, you are still unable to rally support to the cause!?

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Howard

I would say not, Tony...
The only thing slower than a C15a in low range & 1st gear is a game of cricket!
Even though the Poms gave us a rheeming in the ashes series, you are still unable to rally support to the cause!?

Simply curious in the level of interest in Canada about the game of cricket. You might also say I am being extremely gracious in defeat by mentioning it even though we did cop a drubbing.
An attribute that can be learnt from playing the great game.

By the way...... I enjoyed driving a C15 2wd slowly as well.

[Lynn Eades]

='s a uniquely Australian colloquialism meaning, they got the pants thrashed off them, or... getting the crap kicked out of them,or... being trounced,or... totally wasted, which coincidentally is what we (NZ ) did to them , the last time we played Rugby and Netball. (Just dont ask questions about the netball)

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

='s a uniquely Australian colloquialism meaning, they got the pants thrashed off them, or... getting the crap kicked out of them,or... being trounced,or... totally wasted, which coincidentally is what we (NZ ) did to them , the last time we played Rugby and Netball. (Just dont ask questions about the netball)

Yes thanks for that Lynn,

In case anyone doesnt know we also got flogged by the 'All Blacks' in the Rugby as well.

I hope you people realise just how hard this is to put into print.

But I digress, this thread was about Canadian Cricket & Canadians passionate interest & commitment to one of their national teams.

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

...But I digress, this thread was about Canadian Cricket & Canadians passionate interest & commitment to one of their national teams.

Since beer companies don't sponsor Canadian Cricket, we don't watch it (as some would have you believe). I think that the real reasons that it has not caught on in "Canader", is that it requires considerable study to be understood, and it is three shades more boring than American baseball...just my beer-drinking opinion.

Got to go - the beer sponsored hockey game is on!