Every Friday when leave the building I work, I’m treated to a display of the the game of cricket.. The large grassy area outside the building may have as many as six or seven cricket games going on at a time. There’s something about it that makes me feel good. I think it’s just great that so many people are playing a game with little or no fanfare but obviously with a lot of devotion.
The young men shown here were nice enough to let me snap a few photos.
I spoke to one them who was playing. He says that on Fridays they are actually practicing for a match that is held on Saturday. This happens pretty much every weekend. From the looks of it, most of the participants, are Indian students (I could be wrong).
I know next to nothing about the game of Cricket but it is fascinating to watch. I love watching the guy who throws the ball (I’m sure there’s a more proper term for him but that will have to do). Unlike baseball, he gets a running start when he unloads. Wow, that’s fun to watch!
More photos are here. For those in the C-U area who want to check out a cricket match, they have matches every Saturday at 1:30 near Mumford Hall.