A cricket ball hits the stumps, knocking off the bails.
Today's Phrase
The phrase "it's just not cricket" is used in English to say that something is unfair or dishonest.
Examples:
I can't believe you got a ticket for the party and I didn't. It's just not cricket.
You can't copy your essay from the internet! It's just not cricket.
Diana admitted that she cheated in her A Level exams to get a place in a top university. It's just not cricket.
Take note
Another way of saying that something is unfair or unacceptable is "it's just not on."
Example:
Peter calls in sick every Monday – it's just not on.
Interesting fact
The Indian Premier League is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket, a shorter form of the game which consists of only 20 overs. Nine teams take part in the league, with players from all over the world.
