Why cricket is the greatest of all games – By Ian McDonald

October 29, 2015-  espncricinfo.com

Why cricket is the greatest of all games

Courtney Walsh celebrates Craig McDermott's wicket

Courtney Walsh celebrates Craig McDermott’s wicket

By IAN MCDONALD of Guyana

No other sport compares in terms of the number of skills displayed, and the blend of subtlety, entertainment, sudden thrill and sustained intellectual interest on offer.

I have been looking at a great deal of cricket lately from across the world: Test cricket – the Ashes, India versus Sri Lanka – and ODIs and T20 cricket from all over. I am more than ever convinced that cricket is the greatest game that exists for the delight and fascination of mankind. I am also confirmed in my settled view that of all forms of this great game, Test cricket is by far the most interesting, satisfying and lastingly memorable.

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  • Phillip Thompson  On 11/01/2015 at 8:51 am

    Brey,

    Great article. I always admire Ian McDonald for his use of the English language, he’s an expert at that.

    BroT

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