Talking of Aussie - us Poms are right in the middle of The Ashes at the moment. Rain stopped play (couldn't have a Test without the rain ) but we're holding our own..... so far.

Translation: The Ashes - v long standing cricket contest between England and Australia, held every 2 yrs, alternating between Oz and England. Generally won by the Aussies.

Test: a match lasting 5 days,( think cycling stage race) The Ashes series is made up of 4 of these tests over the summer.

Further translation
Cricket: now, where should I start..... Crazy bat n ball game played by Aussies, Poms, Indians, Pakistanies, West Indians .. in white pyjarma's.

Similar to baseball? They both involve a field but there's less hotdogs in cricket. We tend to go for sandwiches and umbrella's instead.