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Cricket - English game  by: Marcia Henin Cricket is the passion of all Brits. Playing cricket has been a well-known tradition in all English homes from the beginning of 18th century. English cricket was a part of leisure as well as English tea; playing it was considered a status of symbol, an exhibition of good taste. The announcements of cricket tournaments were often published in English newspapers: the pictures of the time depicted the players dressed in white shirts, white breeches and cylinders, elegantly leaning towards the cricket ball. The Cricket game has been the favored game in most English high schools – the most “rich and famous” schools hold a long history of cricket games. Eaton, Rugby and other selective schools were famous not only because of the education they provided, but also remembered for their sport games and sport groups. Cricket was a symbol of high standard, of belonging to a certain social group. The sight of boys and girls playing cricket on green lawns gave a British citizen feeling of certainty and trust in the strength of British Empire, known worldwide for its physical education. The rules in cricket are not too difficult and can be easily learned: two teams, of eleven players each, play on grass field, in a center of which is cricket pitch. In some ways it is analogous to the American Baseball: a bowler, whose role in the game is to bowl cricket balls, is analogous to a pitcher in baseball. However, there are different categories of bowlers, relying either on speed or on the rotation of the ball. There are also different codes of behavior, which many players learn from their childhood. Cricket has maintained its role as the symbol of British tradition – the passion for Cricket, developed in school years, doesn’t fade as the time goes by. These days, Cricket news is popular in certain countries just as much as soccer. About The Author Marcia Henin, content writer for Inter-dev - internet marketing company - http://www.inter-dev.co.il/en/ On Behalf of sportingo.com - A sports news site: http://www.sportingo.com, providing updated Cricket news: http://www.sportingo.com/Cricket   View More Videos from the "Recreation and Sports" category: How to Play Basketball: Catch & Shoot Common Errors in an Open Stance backhand Position How To Defend Yourself: Single Under Pass How to do the Dribble Jump Shot   Read More Articles from the "Recreation and Sports" Category: Running Tips For All Four Seasons by Gray Rollins New York Jets 2006 Schedule by Sebastien Sports Collecting Free World Team Tennis Autographs By Mail by Aurel Radulescu Online Poker by S Baker Player Profile: Phil Ivey by Kenneth Bateman Bingo UK vs. Bingo US by Sheila Danes BeautiFeel: Shoes that Look as Great as they Feel by Kim Leingang Live Bait: Amazing Fishing Secrets About Livebait Check It Out Here! by Mark Fleagle The Shore Is Close by Jonathon Hardcastle Karate Schools In Sheffield Lake Ohio Help Kids Learn Life Skills by Jeff Ellis << Back to "Recreation And Sports" Index

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