Definition of cricket

jot1 · 01-10-2005, 03:50 PM

Anyone ever seen this definition of the game of cricket?
"you have two sides: one out in the field and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs, that's the end of the game."
Makes sense to me, though the guy who wrote this doesn't think it does.

Kweek · 01-10-2005, 04:13 PM

yeah I know it.
tis pretty "old" isnt it?

Samuel_Vimes · 01-10-2005, 04:54 PM

Came across it on cricinfo a couple of years back when trying to teach myself the game.

As you can imagine, it confused me more than it helped.

King_Ponting · 01-10-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jot1

Anyone ever seen this definition of the game of cricket?
"you have two sides: one out in the field and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs, that's the end of the game."
Makes sense to me, though the guy who wrote this doesn't think it does.

yeh i think its meant to be a joke, taking the pi ss out of the games complexity written by some american who couldn't fathom the complexity of the game that is cricket, when compared to baseball that is.

Prince EWS · 01-10-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Ponting

yeh i think its meant to be a joke, taking the pi ss out of the games complexity written by some american who couldn't fathom the complexity of the game that is cricket, when compared to baseball that is.

You'll find it was written by someone you really wouldnt expect, if you believe it was an American trying to take the p*ss out.

In fact, I dont think you could be much further from the truth than that!

King_Ponting · 01-10-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince EWS

You'll find it was written by someone you really wouldnt expect, if you believe it was an American trying to take the p*ss out.

In fact, I dont think you could be much further from the truth than that!

Well the copy i have must be plagurism at its finest. Bought it from an antique shop, laminated cardboard, and it says that it is written by an anonymous american. It is as follows:

Cricket (as explained to a foreign visitor)

You have two sides one out in the field and one in.

Each man that's on the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out.

When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out.

Sometimes you get men still in and not out. (only difference)

When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs.

That's the end of the game.

by an anonymous american

SJS · 02-10-2005, 01:51 AM

Here's another one.

Definition of Cricket :

A small, leaping insect related to grasshoppers and locusts. But unlike its relatives, a cricket is typically a beneficial insect, and in many cultures a symbol of good luck.

Male crickets make their distinctive chipping sound by rubbing together their wings (back legs) in a process called stridulation.

Crickets actually make three types of noises - a mating call, a "wooing call" and a noise to warn away other would-be suitors.

Jamee999 · 02-10-2005, 02:10 AM

Definition of Cricket

A f**king good game.

jot1 · 02-10-2005, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SJS

Here's another one.

Definition of Cricket :

A small, leaping insect related to grasshoppers and locusts. But unlike its relatives, a cricket is typically a beneficial insect, and in many cultures a symbol of good luck.

Male crickets make their distinctive chipping sound by rubbing together their wings (back legs) in a process called stridulation.

Crickets actually make three types of noises - a mating call, a "wooing call" and a noise to warn away other would-be suitors.

Nice

Richard · 02-10-2005, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jot1

Anyone ever seen this definition of the game of cricket?
"you have two sides: one out in the field and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs, that's the end of the game."
Makes sense to me, though the guy who wrote this doesn't think it does.

Yes my Mum has a teatowel with it on.

Burpey · 02-10-2005, 07:41 PM

I have to read it everytime I go to the bathroom at my cousins place because they have it hanging on the wall. I'm quite sick of it now

twctopcat · 03-10-2005, 12:02 PM

Still makes me laugh everytime i read that description. What a great game. I always wonder what the guys who thought up the game had been drinking!!!

01-10-2005, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
jot1 State Vice-Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,098	Definition of cricket Anyone ever seen this definition of the game of cricket? "you have two sides: one out in the field and one in. Each man that's on the side that's in goes out and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out. When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs, that's the end of the game." Makes sense to me, though the guy who wrote this doesn't think it does.

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Jamee999 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 15,068	Definition of Cricket A f**king good game. __________________ Or something. RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006

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twctopcat International Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: winchester, england Posts: 3,477	Still makes me laugh everytime i read that description. What a great game. I always wonder what the guys who thought up the game had been drinking!!! __________________ R.I.P Fardin Qayyumi (Cricket Player) 'Last one on drugs is a queer,' yells portillo.. Hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things. And no good thing ever dies...... Self appointed president of the KPPAS

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SJS Hall of Fame Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mumbai India Posts: 19,170	Here's another one. Definition of Cricket : A small, leaping insect related to grasshoppers and locusts. But unlike its relatives, a cricket is typically a beneficial insect, and in many cultures a symbol of good luck. Male crickets make their distinctive chipping sound by rubbing together their wings (back legs) in a process called stridulation. Crickets actually make three types of noises - a mating call, a "wooing call" and a noise to warn away other would-be suitors.

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Burpey Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 7,584	I have to read it everytime I go to the bathroom at my cousins place because they have it hanging on the wall. I'm quite sick of it now

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