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tbh domestic cricket is a shocking attended sport. twenty20 has changed that recently but its still common to see completely empty stands at first class matches.
Internationally cricket is pretty big because most people in England are cricket fans to some extent. Whereas rugby has fans, people who watch a bit during the world cup and then haters (can't stand people who hate on a sport for no reason tbh). It also has the disadvantage that its split into two codes both of which have similar sized dedicated followings.
09-09-2007, 11:42 PM
Why england hasn't got a good basketball team? Post #125
Originally posted by Maple:
Back to topic: For a reason why Great Britain isn't competitive at basket, has any sport not invented in Great Britain become big in Great Britain?
Athletics?
tennis? or was that an english invention?
09-09-2007, 11:43 PM
Why england hasn't got a good basketball team? Post #126
Originally posted by Gary Toner:
In terms of popularity or attendance I'd say Cricket would be England's 2nd game then rugby or golf then maybe Basketball.
Tennis above basketball.
09-09-2007, 11:51 PM
Why england hasn't got a good basketball team? Post #128
yeah lacrosse was a native american invention fine tuned into the modern version (less killing/heavy maiming involved) by the canadians.
Lacrosse is pretty small in England although we aren't that bad at it (probably 5th best nation in the world). Most of its centered around a large lacrosse community in Manchester. However its spreading through unis like wildfire with several new uni/southern teams starting each year.
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