I would like to introduce cricket to France is this possible?

Question

I would like to introduce cricket to France is this possible?

Answer 1

everything is possible in france, so why not cricket?

Answer 2

French people don't like cricket... but you can try...

Answer 3

They already play cricket in France, just not on the same level as in the UK and the Commonwealth. Maybe organizing a testmatch in Stade de France will get some interest?

Answer 4

they already play it there in lyon i think

Answer 5

You would have an uphill struggle. I am French born, not totally unintelligent, and I have worked in several British schools for boys. I also have a husband who is keen- well, at least when it comes to others playing. I have NEVER understood the rules of the game, the thrill of watching a man with a bat trying to deflect a ball from three sticks- called, I believe, a wicket- then running up and down a field with his bat as if the devil was on his tail whilst others nonchalantly watch him from the side. For me "over and out" is a radio message and "shaving the wicket" means taking a razor to it.  I am regarded as having a fair understanding of English customs and idiosyncrasies, but cricket leaves me cold and totally baffled, so there is a good chance that most of my co-citizens will be at a loss to understand the subtleties of such a game. However there are enough Brits settled in Brittany for you to gather together a decent team , and who knows, a few locals might be intrigued enough to join in, so good luck!.

Answer 6

No.  I'm sorry, they will only play rounders in France.

Answer 7

There is a national  cricket association in France.

Some of the clubs are listed here : http://www.cricketeurope.net/FRANCE/DATA...

In my area there is an active club : http://www.midicricket.com/

Peter

Answer 8

I think it not impossible if you adapt it, for example, if it's possible to drink ricard while playing and insulting other players for fun or something like that :-D

Answer 9

It's no good.  They'd beat us too.

There's a team from Sevenoaks who play a match each year against a French team on a boules court in Montmartre.  Both sides are far to gentlemanly to remember who won.

Answer 10

I assume you are in Brittany? A bit to far for me to come from Pas de Calais but I would be up for a game if closer

Answer 11

Of course.Start playing the game with simple rules first to get people interested then when they are introduce more rules.