My Cricket Kit List
When I decided to return to playing cricket in 2021 after a 33 year break between innings I made a list (because I like lists) of the basics I would …
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 …
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 …
Cricket Diary: Old Haunts
Another cancelled match. Another failure with the bat. Another blow on the finger. Another familiar old ground and a few beers with an old foe! The Week That Was No …
Cricket Diary: Mid Season Already
Picked up another two bruises this weekend: one on my inner left thigh, one on my right forearm. Any guesses which one resulted in my dismissal? Monday evening I netted …
Cricket Diary: The Art of Drinking
One of the unexpected pleasures of my return to cricket has been a number of trips down memory lane although not always directly cricket related to be fair. Monday saw …
Cricket Diary: Reflections
Last week I consumed more beer, bread and pastry in three days than I normally do in a year so I sit here typing this weeks diary fighting an urge …
Cricket Diary: An Allrounder!!??
I cleaned the patio on Sunday. Not the most exciting start to a diary post I agree, but a month ago I would have given you long odds on me …