Cricket, a sport invented in England, has been very popular in the Eastern hemisphere. The sport is especially popular in places such as Australia, The United Kingdom, India, Ireland, New Zealand and parts of Africa.
However, the sport of cricket is not popular, by most means, in North America. As a cricket fan living in North America, I have always questioned the lack of the game's popularity. Canada's national cricket team is improving and bringing some interest to the sport in, at least, Canada.
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| The official logo of the Canadian national team. |
This sudden rise in popularity of the sport in Canada has brought some excitement to fans, including myself. It was thrilling to watch Canada compete in this past Cricket World Cup (2011). The team managed to get one win in group play, which was considered impressive for a team of such a caliber.
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| Canada's national cricket team. |
Though the Canadian team seems to be struggling of late, many supporters, like myself, still have hopes and expectations for the team, as the sport is still only gradually emerging. The majority of Canada's professional cricket players are from nations that excel in the game such as India, Pakistan, and various nations in the West Indies; the team has high potential. I find the captain, Ashish Bagai, to be a very skilled leader and athlete. Bagai does his team justice as the wicket keeper.
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| Ashish Bagai |
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| Ashish Bagai batting during a match. |
My hopes for Cricket are that the sport becomes more popular in the Western Hemisphere, or at least North America. There are currently no North and South American professional cricket leagues outside of National clubs. Cricket is as interesting a sport as soccer (football) and I would like to see it become equally appreciated and enjoyed world wide.
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