A social hobby played in most village greens, cricket is a popular team sport that doesn’t rely on brute strength or athleticism. Instead, it is a sport that encourages good character, honesty and camaraderie, and tends to end with a drink at the club bar afterwards.
Pros:
- Social
- A local cricket club can be found in most village greens
- Character-building, and helps teamwork & leadership skills
- Health & Fitness: can be good exercise
- Mental health: releases endorphins, dopamine and serotonin that can help reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem
- You don’t need high fitness levels to enjoy it
Cons:
- Games often last a very long time!
- The rules are harder to learn than other sports
- Hard to practise alone
- Potential fallings-out with teammates
- ‘Village cricket’ is never the highest standard
Want to try cricket? Find your local club here: https://villagecricket.co/find-a-local-cricket-club/
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