Cricket

[Sreeni]

Rest in peace Brian Close! Like most others outside England, I came to know about him after seeing a clip on YouTube in which Michael Holding battered him with short stuff aimed at the body.

To face Holding & Co. at the age of 45 with no helmet on, the man had guts.

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[Sreeni]

Here is the video for those who haven't seen it:

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[Maynard Friedman]

Nice one Sreeni. Too Close for comfort! RIP to a gentleman and fine cricketer.

[Sreeni]

Thanks Maynard! There are many things one doesn't see anymore. This includes toothpick like bats, camera angle from the wicketkeeper's end, men in their 40s playing international cricket, run-ups that begin near the boundary, and a cricket that scares viewers.

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[No.88]

RIP Mr. Close. A fine, brave cricketer indeed.

I can't imagine what it must have been like, standing at the crease, and watching Holding starting his run up in a different postcode, knowing fine well he had no intention of bowling at your stumps!!  :o

Kudos.

[Sreeni]

Is anybody watching England v/s India?

[Winchy]

I was trying very hard not to…

[Sreeni]

England is inching towards its biggest victory in a long time. Any thoughts? Or do you guys think it might jinx it.

Anyway, I am loving the Ashes a lot more than the Test match my country is playing right now.

[Alex]

I think you did jinx it! 

[Sreeni]

That turned out to be true! Anyway, gotta appreciate the enthusiasm of the Barmy Army fans who have bought tickets for the 5th Test.

@Alex:

I think you did jinx it! 

[Maynard Friedman]

Has anything been happening in the world of cricket lately (other than England’s shambolic away form in Tests)?! 

[EJS]

Lots of crying.. actually feel a bit sorry for the Aussies

[Maynard Friedman]

Luvvly jubbly, what a test! Let’s back this up at Lord’s England. We need to deal with Kohli though, he’s top drawer.

[Alex]

Will be at Lords on Thursday!

[Mustafa911]

@alex lucky you!!
What a lovely ground . One of to do list in life to watch a game in lords

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[Alex]

@Mustafa911 Not off to a good start….

[Sreeni]

@Alex:

Will be at Lords on Thursday!

Will you be carrying a placard? Anyway, hope it doesn't rain anymore although the weather forecast says otherwise.

[Sreeni]

@Mustafa911:

@alex lucky you!!
What a lovely ground . One of to do list in life to watch a game in lords

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And a Boxing Day Ashes at MCG or any of the famous Australian grounds. Too bad they won't be playing in WACA anymore.

[Mustafa911]

Anyone excited to watch England finally win first cricket  world cup ? Go England !!!

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[Maynard Friedman]

I am emotionally drained after that final, although it was never really in doubt, was it?!