As the U.S. men's cricket team faces India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City, fans witness an unexpected feat since the U.S. has already triumphed over Pakistan. This tournament showcases Indiaâs expected advancement while delighting U.S. supporters with surprising competition. NPR's Omkar Khandekar provides an insightful breakdown of cricket, likening it to baseball. He describes core components like the roles of the bowler and batsman, emphasizing the strategic aspect of scoring runs and the importance of the wicket.
"On the most basic level, what is this game? KHANDEKAR: Wow. It's like trying to explain somebody the rules of your first language because you just instinctively know it."
"The bowler's job is basically to get the ball to hit the wicket. The batsman's job is to hit the ball as far as possible and to score the maximum points."
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