Gnarly and hard. Look at the sheep

Cricket and sheep in a field were compared to highlight how cricket appears serene and beautiful from a distance like a sheep in a field, but when observed closely, it is intense and hard-hitting. The analogy suggests that cricket, just like sheep, has a gnarly and hard nature when viewed up close, contrasting its initial appearance. The advice given was to look at the sheep, emphasizing the importance of observing things closely to understand their true nature.