The most dangerous thing about cricket it the properties of the ball. Its small and hard. This makes it difficult to hit with a bat or catch. The ball even has the potential to kill somebody. You have obviously never had to face a cricket ball at 100km an hour. The only I repeat the only "tough" thing about baseball is the slide. Chewing bubble gum or Tabaco and spitting does not make it tough. So which part is tougher again? Which part is more demanding?