If there’s one thing the locals of Papua New Guinea’s Trobriand Islands are mad about it’s cricket. But be prepared for an unconventional contest. Trobriand cricket – introduced by Christian missionaries back at the beginning of the twentieth century to discourage ritual warfare (and the copious fornication the islanders are still renowned for) – involves chanting, dances, traditional dress and modified bats and balls.
A six is scored by hitting the ball over a tree, bowling is always underarm, the umpire comes from the batting side, and the home team puts on a feast at the end of the game. Some would say that’s just not cricket, but we think it’s a hoot.
For a quick look at their interpretation check this out:
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