![]() ![]() ![]() Fair territory is limited to a 90-degree quadrant between the first base and third base lines, compared to the 360 degrees available to a batsman in cricket. Some of this may be old hat to Roarers familiar with baseball, but I hope it adds a few points of interest, and some perspectives on cricket as well.Ĭricket is a batter’s game – baseball is a pitcher’sīatting in cricket isn’t exactly easy, but it’s often called a batsman’s game thanks to rules that tip the balance in favour of the batter, notably the LBW law.īatting is tougher in baseball in large part because if a batter hits the ball into fair territory, he (it’s still a male preserve at top level) has to run and try to make it to base before being thrown out. A follow-up article will look at wider issues like money, umpiring, traditions, controversies, and these sports’ place in the wider world – perhaps more interesting topics. ![]() This article focuses on how the two games are played. ![]()
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