Why couldn't Cricket get popularity in Europe (except England) and the United States?

It's too English! It's only in recent years that cricket has picked up in popularity in Europe.

Let's face it, cricket for those of us who haven't been brought up with it usually find it too slow and boring. In this attention-challenged society who's gonna to try ...

Thats where you are mistaken

Cricket is the second most popular sport in england.
Its also popular in wales, ireland and scotland, and popularity has increased a lot over the years.
Its the third most popular sport in italy, and is groiwng rapidly.
Its also very popular in netherlands,
Cricket is gaining in popularity in germany, and to a slower degree in france aswell. Its also fairly popular in poland.
Cricket is gaining rapid popularity in argentina, and chile.
In canada cricket is fairly popular, and to a lesser extent in america