This is the unauthorized definition of cricket (Indian edition):
crick·et (krĭk‘ĭt) n.
- An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of 11 players each.
- An outdoor game on which the collective self-esteem of the Indian nation hinges. If we win, we’re the greatest people on this planet. If we lose, we are the weakest, most shameful ones.
- An outdoor game in India in which victory is not measured by the result of a match, but on whether the Indian team is better off than the Pakistani team. Currently, we’re winning!
- (most recent update) A game played between two teams, in which there is always only one winner…. Australia!
More definitions (though less fun ones) here.
As an Aussie, I must say that I am quite proud of our achievement in this arena!
Aussie perspective:
Having been through past prolonged periods of failures by the Australian test team, I can relate to #2.
For #3, replace Pakistan with NZ (at least in my household)
Good post, well done