Sports ignorance is the likely culprit.
I can't imagine watching a cricket game, but millions devour it.
I didn't understand the fascination with Texas Hold'Em, but am now thoroughly a fan after digesting the rules and strategy.
Having played most sports, from football to badminton, tennis to baseball, soccer to cycling, it is my opinion that soccer is a spectacular and very exciting game for those who understand that is a physical chess game.
What, you didn't play rugby!!!!!!!!
Its not difficult to understand the rules of cricket.