OK, cricket is fun, exciting and sexy.
Bet you never expected that to be the verdict from so many females, especially those who previously found the game boring.
Most heartening moment apart from the obvious? The terrific sportsmanship between both teams, and the overall warmth of the crowd. Footballers and their fans please take note.
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