Cricket Banner Ideas

International cricket players don't play games of cricket; they play matches. A game between two international teams is called is a test match, and they can go for several days. Traditionally all the players wear white, as does the umpire, but the ball is red. Americans may not understand the rules of cricket, but we understand that "fan" is short for "fanatic," and can identify with the need to express ourselves by holding up banners at games.

  1. Political Banners

    • Cricket is an international sport, played by countries with differing political agendas. Sometimes, the banners reflect issues between the two countries. For example, Pakistani fans encouraging friendship with India.

    Players

    • Some banners single out individual players. They can encourage players on the home team, or insult players on the other side. For example, Shane Warne was a very popular Australian bowler who had issues with weight. A banner might read: "Our team can bowl, our team can bat, Warne can't do either because he is too fat."

    Stereotypes

    • Another topic for banners is the stereotypes exhibited by the countries. For example, the Australians may hold this banner in a match with the Americans: "If the Septics bat first, tell the cab driver to wait," because the Americans, or Septics--short for septic tank, which rhymes with Yank--can't bat, and the game will be over quickly.