Cricket Diary: Looking Back & Planning Ahead
End of season but already looking ahead to next season and I have a plan but first, rest, LOTS of rest, then a return of the long Sunday Lunch. But …
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Off Season, Rehab & Fitness
Before I started playing cricket again I wrote about my concerns regarding my fitness levels and how well my body would cope, and throughout the season I documented in my …
Cricket Diary: Reflections (Old Stuff)
An old rivalry, old friends, rolling back the years and umpiring! Last but one week of the season. The Week That Was Monday: woke up with a headache which took …
ECB Scheduling
Like many I am divided in my views over The Hundred. It was entertaining, but it wasn’t exceptional either in terms of quality of the games or the innovations. I …
Cricket Diary: Reflections (New Stuff)
As the season enters it’s final stages a look back at the ‘new stuff’ I encountered, but first – who would be a Cricket Club Official, hats caps off to …
Refurbished MRF Cricket Bat
This is was originally a MRF Sachin Tandulkar bat that had been used by a good quality player who had retired the bat. It had a few normal wear and …
Refurbished SS Cricket Bat
This was originally an SS TON Sourav Ganguly bat that had been used (and slightly neglected) by a high quality player, and had been retired with the usual signs of …
Cricket Diary: Spirit of the Game
A three day Bank Holiday weekend with no cricket. Two great days at the Test Match. A new hobby/business/addiction and “Suits you sir”. Bothered by no cricket? Being honest not …