Do some countries view cricket like horse racing ?

[Ilovecric]

A sport solely for gambling ?

 

[Burgey]

I've got 50 bucks that says no.

 

[GotSpin]

From what I've read, and I could be wrong, that the game historically, and I mean early 1800s, flourished due to gamblers wanting to improve the team they were wagering on. Always thought it was interesting.

 

[NUFAN]

Yes, both sports adopt the horses for courses mantality.

I believe the people of Guam (Guamese) view cricket exactly like horse racing.

 

[benchmark00]

Heard Chris Gayle has been likened to a horse for a variety of reasons.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Kamran Akmal has the dentition of a Derby winner, tbf.

 

[benchmark00]

Jonathan Trott a prime example of horsemanship within cricketing circles.

 

[Matt79]

Don't think cricket is really a bogan/nouveau riche concern anywhere in the manner of horse racing.