"a sense of timing and acute observation, a passion for elegant ritual and the psychology mixed with physicality of a sport that is baffling to outsiders—all contributed to making Tom one of the greatest cricket commentator of his time."
How to paraphrase "a passion for elegant ritual and the psychology mixed with physicality of a sport that is baffling to outsiders"? I'm not sure about the following points.
Does "ritual" mean " sports rules"?
Does "a passion for ...the psychology mixed with physicality of a sport " mean "he is interested in the psychological and physical qualities of a cricketer"?
Does "baffling" mean "difficult to be understood by outsiders"?
A million thanks.
How to paraphrase "a passion for elegant ritual and the psychology mixed with physicality of a sport that is baffling to outsiders"? I'm not sure about the following points.
Does "ritual" mean " sports rules"?
Does "a passion for ...the psychology mixed with physicality of a sport " mean "he is interested in the psychological and physical qualities of a cricketer"?
Does "baffling" mean "difficult to be understood by outsiders"?
A million thanks.