Like many sports, cricket is played with equipment such as sticks and balls that can come into contact with a player's body. One vulnerable area on males is, of course, the genital area.

Even if cricket is your cup of tea, you may have a hard time following the in's and out's of the game. Especially the "out's." The Laws of Cricket are constantly being revised and upgraded and if someone isn't up-to-date, confusion on the lower levels of the game can occur.

Hitting the ball out of the ground is one of most enjoyable aspects of playing cricket. The big shots are a series of shots used with the specific intention of hitting the ball in the air.

Cricket is a non-contact bat and ball sport with similarities to baseball. A batsman faces a bowler and attempts to hit a hard, leather-covered ball to score runs. Cricket bats are traditionally made of white willow wood that has been treated with linseed oil to make the wood waterproof and less likely to split.

Cricket requires a variety of skills that are commonly used in a number of sports. Hand-eye coordination, throwing or catching a ball, balance and intense, long-term concentration are just a few.