The Building of Russo Park at Louisiana

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Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan

Never noticed them before, but I think I saw 3 games going. One day I'll stop and watch them.

BTW, there is a bunch of steel/construction stuff in the fenced-in area of the IM parking lots. At first I thought it might be tigue related, but then saw some of it laying in the IM area, so think it will be goal posts, etc. Anyone know the story of what the plans are for the IM fields are?

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Looks like steel light posts

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Originally Posted by Localyokel

Same here. They were playing yesterday, too

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Yeah, I've seen them play on Saturday as well. It seems fun...I should walk up and tell them I got next.

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Originally Posted by Localyokel

Same here. They were playing yesterday, too

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Well since Cricket games can last for days that isn't surprising.

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Originally Posted by Cajun90

Well since Cricket games can last for days that isn't surprising.

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Looks fun. Just don't understand it. Why are there fielders behind the batter?

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Originally Posted by Localyokel

Looks fun. Just don't understand it. Why are there fielders behind the batter?

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No clue! I've seen it played a few times in my travels and actually ended up on a flight out of Europe with the cast and crew from "Million Dollar Arm" which is a Disney movie about cricket players being recruited for baseball. Made for interesting conversation on the way home.

I've had cricket explained to me by an Englishman that I work with. Basically the "batter" is in the middle of the field and allowed to hit the ball in any direction he wants. Obviously, it is hard to hit the ball backwards, but they do it sometimes.

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Originally Posted by Localyokel

Looks fun. Just don't understand it. Why are there fielders behind the batter?

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To contribute to the cricket sidebar:

http://deadspin.com/the-complete-gui...ket-1788456326

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Originally Posted by CajunDreDog

I've had cricket explained to me by an Englishman that I work with. Basically the "batter" is in the middle of the field and allowed to hit the ball in any direction he wants. Obviously, it is hard to hit the ball backwards, but they do it sometimes.

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Baseball players are much more advanced; they seem to hit it behind them more often than in front of them (he,he).

It is a shame the cricket players have to use boat paddles instead of bats though.

The shape of the paddles allows them to hit the ball backwards....which is why there are fielders positioned there. Watched a lot of cricket while living abroad. The 1 day test matches are very good. Lots of action! On the other hand, the 5 day test matches are so boring...batters trying outlast the bowlers (pitchers). And, after 5 days, they can still end in a tie!

The thing that got my attention was finding out if the batter is hit by the ball and is considered to be blocking the wicket, he's out. Its a wicked game sometimes!

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Originally Posted by SlickRick

The shape of the paddles allows them to hit the ball backwards....which is why there are fielders positioned there. Watched a lot of cricket while living abroad. The 1 day test matches are very good. Lots of action! On the other hand, the 5 day test matches are so boring...batters trying outlast the bowlers (pitchers). And, after 5 days, they can still end in a tie!

The thing that got my attention was finding out if the batter is hit by the ball and is considered to be blocking the wicket, he's out. Its a wicked game sometimes!

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I worked with a guy from India he would tell me about the 5 day matches I did not believe him