Intramurals have been a huge hit in the 2022-2023 school year, and there seems to be a more on the horizon. Thanks to our Afghani friends, the establishment of cricket intramurals is coming to Salesianum. Cricket’s origins are traced back to 1646 in Kent, England. For those who do not follow cricket, cricket is played with a ball and bat. The game’s goal is to score runs, much like the popular American baseball game. Eleven players take the field at a time on defense, while two players on the opposing team are on offense. The two “batsmen” attempt to hit the ball as it is bowled to them. The goal is to defend three pins which are placed behind the batsman. Once the ball has been hit in play, they run back and forth, switching positions without getting an out. The batsmen can be called out if a fielding player catches the ball, if his hand touches the ball, or if the next batsman does not step up within two minutes, they will be called “timed out”. 

Cricket will join basketball, flag football, cards, cornhole, and esports as the intramurals held at Salesianum. Anyone interested in playing should go to the fields near the .

As well as cricket, futsal intramurals are starting up. For those unfamiliar with the sport, Futsal is played indoors and on a much, much smaller court than soccer. Many of the same soccer rules still apply, except that there are only five players on the court at a time, and substitutions are on the fly, much like hockey. There are no goalie punts, nor are there any offsides.