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If you ever wanted to understand the game of cricket read on.

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Many years ago I was on holiday in Canada and saw this great sign in a pub in British Columbia, maybe even in Victoria. 

Having grown up playing cricket I am often asked by Americans if I can explain the rules and the purpose of the game. The sign is a bit of fun, but I thought it might make you smile at the end of the week as a Friday Funny!

In actual fact the game is far more nuanced than this sign makes out. Games can be one day games or three day test matches. Depending on the type of game the tactics vary considerably.

The sign reminded me of several different British comedians who I can hear their voices reciting this as I read it. 

Have a wonderful weekend. Remember to smile and have a laugh every day.

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nick - my familiarity with the most minute rules of many sports in our own country can confuse me at times.  Stepping beyond those to show "expertise" seems feckless - which is a word that almost seems appropriate in gamesmanship.  Happy Friday.  

Nov 07, 2025 03:30 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - I can only imagine the laughter of a group of people playing cricket and drinking at the same time. The sign reminded me of America's Abbot Costello "Who's on First?" comedy routine. 

Nov 07, 2025 03:58 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Haha, oh yes, that sign makes the game perfectly clear!

Nov 07, 2025 04:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am among those who are not at all familiar with cricket. I would need to read the rules.

Nov 07, 2025 04:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Nick... I must admit that cricket makes little sense to me. Wishing you a great weekend, as well.

Nov 07, 2025 04:54 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nick. Never game much thought to the game of cricket. That said may have to learn more about it. The town in which I currently live has just approved a plan to build a 20,000 seat arena specifically for cricket. Enjoy your day.

Nov 07, 2025 05:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never played cricket myself nor have I watched a full match, but I know that it is a sport that is enjoyed all over the world.

Nov 07, 2025 06:00 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Michael Jacobs I think many people do not know the rules fully of any sports. I like how Rugby referees now talk throughout the game telling players what they can and cannot do, and these are professionals.

Patricia Feager oh yes, a lot of drinking gets done during a cricket game. And, I agree Abbott and Costello Who's on First is one of my favourites and definitely aligns with this.

Kat Palmiotti it had me laughing, even now.

Roy Kelley I am not sure it would help.

Nina Hollander, Broker I often wonder if it makes sense to those playing.

 

Nov 07, 2025 06:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 😂

Nov 07, 2025 07:04 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Wayne Martin that is interesting, I am presuming that you have a large Asian/Indian community in your area. They are the ones I see playing cricket here.

Brian England and I am not sure why, it is like watching paint dry in my opinion.

Nov 07, 2025 06:23 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

As tricky as cricket’s rules may be Nick, they somehow make the game all the funnier!

Nov 07, 2025 07:07 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 it is an odd game to be honest.

Nov 07, 2025 10:23 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

This was such a fun and thoughtful share, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543. Cricket’s quirks never fail to amuse, and your post made the whole thing feel delightfully human 😊. Thanks for breaking it down with warmth and wit, and for giving us a reason to smile heading into the weekend!

Meanwhile, I'm still at a loss as to how in is out until you're out and then you're in when you're back in after you're out. Say what?

Nov 07, 2025 01:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nick- Larry and I have been having fun watching a group play cricket at one of the parks where we walk. We watch them on Saturdays and have no clue what they're doing. LOL

We see men standing what looks like Out-of-bounds to me. And I thought, that looks boring!!! But when we came back around the men had all moved around. 

Nov 07, 2025 04:41 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nick, cannot say I have ever wanted to play cricket, and know I have not ever watched a match.

Nov 08, 2025 03:02 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Lew Corcoran you are not the only one trying to figure that out.

Kathy Streib people who love the game will play anywhere. 

Joan Cox it is not a game I go out of my way to see, and usually will go out of my way to avoid. That being said there is a great deal of skill involved.

Nov 10, 2025 07:42 AM