That's funny. I guess we can all do what we want with words. As countries. It's a bit odd we don't all use the same terms. I love languages though. I want to be bilingual.
.. You have to figure, the the No, 'I', minor decision-maker 'Tom'.. Had little or no say, in the matter; As to, his Own degree of involvement, in the game of 'cricket.' ..{well.. it's, one way, of 'looking'-at-it}.