YOU ASK… WE ANSWER… ABOUT CRICKET!

Q: I OFTEN get confused between cricket and baseball because of the bat and ball thing. Is there an easy way that I can tell the two sports apart? A: That’s an easy one! Although there are many subtle differences between cricket and baseball such as the shape of the bat, ball, playing field, and rules, the biggest difference is that baseball is fast and exciting while cricket is slow and boring. Humphrey Long, Twickenham Q: WAS cricket named after the insect of the same name? A: An interesting question, but no. Etymologists are unsure of the origins of the word ‘cricket’ when used in association with the sport, though many believe that it derives from the Old English word ‘cricc’ or ‘cryce’ which, when spoken, sounds like the word…

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