Why the sport cricket?
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What is so special about it?
Good question. If I'm honest, I asked myself that question in the beginning as well. Because when I started, I had never heard of cricket, let alone knew people who played cricket. I was 14 when I started, and I felt at that time that I was far too old to start a new a cricket career. Yet, three years later, I wouldn't be able to do without cricket.
The main reason for this is the atmosphere at the cricket ground. Because cricket is not so well known in The Netherlands, it is always very cozy at the cricket club. Another advantage of the small scale is that there is a lot of personal attention. In hockey or football you as an individual quickly become part of the crowd, but in cricket you are much more in the center as a person and as as a player. Therefore during practise sessions you can indicate yourself what you want to train and how you prefer to do that.
Still, cricket is an unknown, complicated sport and it is understandable that it may not seem so appealing at first glance. Nevertheless, I can say from my own experience that you will probably feel at home soon. In any case, one thing is already certain: if you decide to start playing cricket, we will welcome you with open arms and do everything we can to make cricket to your liking!
Sophie Langeveld
