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'''[[Cricket]]''' is a [[team sport]]. The game, sometimes referred to as the "gentleman's game |
'''[[Cricket]]''' is a [[team sport]]. The game, sometimes referred to as the "gentleman's game," originated in its formal form in [[England]], and is popular mainly in the countries of the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]]. In the countries of [[South Asia]], including [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], cricket is by far the most popular participatory and spectator sport. It is also the national sport of [[Australia]], and it is the major [[summer]] sport in [[New Zealand]], [[South Africa]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. The rich [[cricket terminology|jargon of cricket]] can often leave those unfamiliar with the game confused; the rules are of similar complexity to those of its cousin [[baseball]]. Cricket fosters die-hard [[Fan (aficionado)|aficionados]], for whom matches provide passionate [[entertainment]]. Occasionally, rival nations have lampooned each other over cricket matches, provoking [[Diplomacy|diplomatic]] outrage. |
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Revision as of 15:14, 19 September 2004
Cricket is a team sport. The game, sometimes referred to as the "gentleman's game," originated in its formal form in England, and is popular mainly in the countries of the Commonwealth. In the countries of South Asia, including India and Pakistan, cricket is by far the most popular participatory and spectator sport. It is also the national sport of Australia, and it is the major summer sport in New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The rich jargon of cricket can often leave those unfamiliar with the game confused; the rules are of similar complexity to those of its cousin baseball. Cricket fosters die-hard aficionados, for whom matches provide passionate entertainment. Occasionally, rival nations have lampooned each other over cricket matches, provoking diplomatic outrage.
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