Newly formed club exemplifies LSU's uniqueness

LSU has a large number of student organizations to choose from, with one of the newest being the LSU Cricket Club. The 20-man team has already held 15 matches against clubs from within Louisiana and neighboring states, and boasts a 12-2-1 record. During the spring semester, the team ranked second in a Six-of-Five Tournament, competing against five teams from Louisiana.

Cricket, one of most universally popular games of all time, is played in areas such as India, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the West Indies. Since LSU has a number of students from all over the world, the LSU Cricket Club membership is predominantly international students. The club, which practices one day a week, is eager to share its enthusiasm about the sport with all students who want to learn.

The club began in 2003 with no equipment and no place to play. Since then, the team has worked hard to recruit players, acquire the necessary supplies, and create its own field that must be maintained on a regular basis. Through their hard work and determination, the team has evolved into a highly organized and very competitive club. 

Known as a "gentleman's game," cricket is similar to American baseball in style of play but with only two innings as opposed to nine. Associate Professor Donald Goddard, the team's faculty adviser, often practices with the team and best sums up the game as, "baseball without the bases." An average game may last up to seven hours and involves two teams of 11 players. The team with the highest score wins. 

–I always had a dream to start a cricket club and play on behalf of LSU.” -Jagan, club president

The sport was played informally for many years on campus until an LSU sophomore decided to formally create the club. Jagan, club president, knew he could make it happen. "I always had a dream to start a cricket club and play on behalf of LSU." Within a month, Jagan had approval and the team was organized. The team takes pride in representing the University at all its competitions. "We play just like the pros do," Jagan mentions with a smile.

The club is open to all LSU undergraduate and graduate students. Those who enjoy playing baseball may find cricket equally fun and even more athletically challenging. 

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