i think you can call "like" and under estimation.
I tried baseball and got bored watching these guys miss every good oppourtuntiy to hit. I came on, and whacked the ball to mid field first try. Nothing like a bit of beginners luck, but rather I think it was the years of playing cricket with my friends.
I dont understand watching something where you hit the ball once in a blue moon. its too boring to watch for me.
Sure cricket can be boring in the "slog" overs but still once they are over the "Slog" overs things do get exciting. I do not particularly like "test" matches but I do prefer short quick one day internationals. Test cricket requires two good teams or a series to play.. or else its boring.