Sounds to me like getting runs in cricket is about like getting a participation trophy.
Sounds like you know jack about cricket...that said, I find the test series as boring as watching grass grow. One day matches can be interesting though...but only if it is on when when I wander past the TV as I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it.
Bit like golf really.
added. it is a child's game, not a sport.
