Cricket Tragics Corner

[Mathy]

Yes, I confess, besides being a golfer, I’m also a cricket tragic.

I blame my Dad for this, always having the radio broadcast on when I was a child - I used to think how boring is this (those were Test Matches back in the day). Then I discovered that Women’s Cricket existed, and started playing, then I got hooked.

I watched during those awful times when we got smashed by everyone, in particular the West Indies and their fearsome quicks.

I rejoiced when Alan Border put a bit of backbone into the Aussies. Then we went on a bit of a golden run, with some fabulous players.

Now, here we are in 2017, women are being paid well to play, and our Male teams are an “interesting” collection of characters.

Have it away with your thoughts and comments, if the spirit moves you 😆

cheers M 🙂

Anyway, with The Ashes series underway, I wondered if there was anyone else who shared an interest 😊

First Test at the Gabba, looks like the Aussies are going to smash it, thanks to yet another creative Steve Smith innings. Mind you, bit disappointed in the pitch that was presented 😞

[Mathy]

Hi Topstocks,

According to the weather people, it could start raining Sunday night and into Monday morning - leaving maybe 2 sessions on Monday. I guess a draw is probably the likely outcome.

Unless, the Aussies can really motor in the first session tomorrow - we’re already 146 in front - if they can make that say 300 and declare at lunch, or perhaps just after, giving them 2 sessions tomorrow at the Brits - that might work. At least that would put the Brist in the position of having to save a loss/bat for a draw.

Can’t wait to see what transpires.

Smith and Marsh were awesome today!

[ScrivW]

Hey Mathy,

I joined BB as I am supporting my 20 year old son through tough times.

Ive been reading out your cricket thread to him this morning and he’s loving it. He is a golfer / soccer tragic but since moving here 4 years ago the cricket has taken hold !

keep them coming. He went to the T20 last night - loved it.

[Mathy]

Hello ScrivW,

I’m pleased that your son is loving the cricket. Does he have an opportunity to play at all?

I’m a golfer as well, but I fear that a “Golfer’s Corner” is not going to work lol 🙂

What sort of tough stuff is your son living through?

I’ve been a bit slack about this thread, but we have the International One Dayers starting soon, so I shall endeavour to post something, cheers M 🙂

[demonblaster]

Oh yeah heard on box last night Oz vs Kiwis Feb 3 nya ah ahhh ... looking for cape

Wont watch but be cheering kiwi magic

Yeah yeah babies

[Mathy]

Hey,

We’re now into the 50 over matches and the Brits are an entirely different team, as are we. We’ve been thrashed in 2 games of 5 game series .....

Good on them ,they’re playing really well and we’ve been horrible!

Seriously, Finchy has made consecutive centuries, so what’s wrong with the rest of the team??????

Sheeesh!

[blondguy]

Hi Mathy

My dad could listen to a cricket match underwater if he could as he was always a huge fan may he RIP

Your first post is great value as there is only one female driver in the 'V8 Supercar Championship' rounds and good on her too 🙂 It takes a super fit person with quicker reflexes than a cricketer to drive a 1400kg vehicle around a circuit for the hours they do.

Always a treat to read your posts Mathy

My kind thoughts as always

Paul

[demonblaster]

Hey Mathy & all 🙂

Just gently popping in to annoy (huh hymmm looking for delete button) mention QUIETLY 🙂 that Oz & Kiwis are playing and unless I hear it around I've no idea how we're going against youse.

So hopefully someone updates here so I can skite (oops where has that delete button gone (embarrassed emoji) umm mention & of course supply the hankies ..sshhh...thinking to herself hope I don't need the hankies

Mil (mother in law) saw some of a game and we were behind ouch, but she didn't see the finish...oh oh bit scared now

Hope you're doing ok all of you