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Burka on the boundary
By Will 3 years ago, at the end of December, 3 Comments »
Fascinating photo, found on Flickr
Postcards from the Sledge (10 of 10)
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of November, 1 Comment »
The last of 10 postcards from Postcards from the Sledge. It’s the end of our exclusive run, and many thanks to Beach for allowing them here. Hopefully I’ve helped him sell a few. In 24 hours, the first ball will be hurled down in Brisbane and the sledging can really start.
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1 Comment »Postcards from the Sledge (9 of 10)
By Will 4 years ago, mid-November, 5 Comments »
The ninth of 10 postcards from Postcards from the Sledge
This has added relevance as Ian Thorpe is due to retire, apparently…
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5 Comments »Cricinfo’s conference in Goa
By Will 4 years ago, mid-November, 5 Comments »
It doesn’t work very well, no idea why. Erm…I’ll try it again in the week. If you’re a Cricinfo person email me if you want the JPEGs.
If you’re reading via a feed, click here.
5 Comments »Postcards from the Sledge (3 of 10)
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of October, 9 Comments »
The third of 10 postcards from Postcards from the Sledge
Postcards from the Sledge (2 of 10)
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of October, 1 Comment »
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The second of 10 postcards from Postcards from the Sledge
Postcards from the Sledge (1 of 10)
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of October, 14 Comments »
Beach, a comic artist, emailed me yesterday with details of a new set (Postcards from the Sledge) of postcards he has drawn and designed – and they’re absolutely superb. Based on cricket sledges between England and Australia (mainly), they’re unique to say the least and great fun.
Beach has kindly donated a copy for me to review but, in the meantime, we’re going to be showing ten of them here on the blog, starting today, as a countdown to the first Test at Brisbane. A new one will appear every third day. Of course, you shouldn’t just wait for them to show up here…go and buy your own! Here’s the first:
And visit his site for more information.
14 Comments »Beach cricket in Scotland
By Will 4 years ago, mid-August, 3 Comments »
This is superb! On a beach near Fife in Scotland; even in August, Scotland can be a chilly place. But it’s always beautiful. I spent so many holidays in my youth on the west coast of Scotland – an incredible country. Check out the larger photo too.
Beach cricket in Vietnam
By Will 4 years ago, at the end of July, No Comments; be the first!
cricket on the beach
Originally uploaded by Flickr user Tiana & Euan.
Can’t beat it…
No Comments »Site down and up
By Will 4 years ago, mid-June, No Comments; be the first!
Right, the site is back live again – I logged on briefly last night to check, and saw it was down. No idea why, but some bastard has probably hacked us. All seems fine now. Those who know me, could you be kind enough to text me if you happen to notice the site goes down again? Off to the beach now.
No Comments »It’s summer
By Will 4 years ago, mid-June, 4 Comments »
The reason for the lack of posting is because…
It’s perishingly cold in the sea still, probably won’t warm up until August – but I might just dive in tomorrow. Impossibly brilliant beaches around here.
So – not a lot of time. News and developments on Sat or Sun…or more likely on Monday/Tuesday. Catch you then.
4 Comments »Cricket on Bantham beach
By Will 4 years ago, mid-May, 2 Comments »
They think it’s all over …
Originally uploaded by Flickr user reallyreallyrosie.
I know this area pretty well now – South Devon – but can’t think where Bantham is. Might be just over the water from Salcombe…nice shot, though.
2 Comments »Cricket before breakfast
By Jenny 4 years ago, at the end of April, 2 Comments »
Jenny Thompson
“Where are you going so early?” asked one of my flatmates this morning. “So early?” I thought, “Is my clock fast? I make it 9am.” I double-checked. It was, indeed, 9am but that is, apparently, early. Now, of course, this could be just my flatmates. But no … shops only open at 10am … Traffic jams only occur from 9.30 onwards …
Oh yes, the day starts much later than what I’m used to. Getting up at 7am, latest, is my norm in London – which hurts – while here I’ve been getting up at 8.30. Ooh yes, suits my body clock much more, thanks very much indeed.
“I’m going to the beach,” I said and was greeted with an approving nod and smile. And off I went to Juhu beach, scene of many adventures, where I immediately stumbled upon a game of cricket and people shouted “Hellos”; they were semi-mocking today, but delivered with wide, wide grins that were too damn cheeky. I laughed and strolled on.
Jenny is my colleage at Cricinfo. She’s clearly now given up the idea of working, in any shape or form.
2 Comments »I want to be on the beach
By Will 4 years ago, mid-April, 11 Comments »
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Originally uploaded by Flickr user gabrielliot1.
Damn Jennifer and damn her beach talk. Damn her emails about the proximity of the beach to her flat and damn everyone, damn it all! I want to be on the beach playing cricket!
And damn South Africa and damn New Zealand for being so damn dull. Actually that’s bollocks, it’s a cracking Test match.
11 Comments »An Englishwoman in India, part three
By Jenny 4 years ago, mid-April, 3 Comments »
Jenny Thompson
OK, so today, I’ve decided to give a flavour of some things non-cricket, just to make a change. I’m going to start with the beach, because I’ve always loved walking in the sand and swimming in the sea ever since I was a kid when my parents would spoil my brother and I by taking us abroad every year. In particular, I’ve always been spellbound by the reflection of the sun on the waves. I won’t try to be poetic about it – it will only end up too cheesy – buuuut, there I have to say there is something about the shifting identities of the beach: in the early morning, during the day and in the evening. All captivate me.
Even the beach in Juhu – the area I’m staying – is brilliant, though the usual residents say it’s too dirty and you can’t really swim in the sea. Sure beats living inland though, as I always have! As the only white person on the beach – and, ergo, the only one sitting in the sun, not the shade – I was instantly swamped by curious boys when I sat down to read a book. That’s OK. They soon got bored and I got on with book. So far, so could-be-anywhere.
Now, the beach in the evening is great – a funfair of whirling lights, with stalls selling fruit and jewelled bags. And maps. “You want a map of India? It has Bombay and Goa on it.” I swear – a man selling maps at midnight! On a beach! And for 1,000 rupees! (madness – a three-course meal costs 200 to 300)
I went there with my damn cool colleague Shinde – he’s my self-appointed Mumbai guide and resident dude – who introduced me to fresh coconuts. Maybe I’m coming to them a bit late in life, but hey. It’s all good.
Then we had curry – outdoors! still exciting! – and had our fortunes read in Hindi by a flashing robot who electronically spat out our futures into flashing headsets … There were also loads of cute, little monkeys on leashes (which is a bit mean, though, admittedly). One of the boys said he would make his monkey dance like Michael Jackson for us. We turned the offer down – a bit too cruel – although we had much fun guessing how exactly the little guy would move – and what his star turn would be. We settled on Black and White.
I related this in the office to George today and he told me that on some trains there are actual small boys – aged five or so – who paint monkey faces and prowl through the carriages imitating monkeys. Now this I would love to see.
I also know another thing – when I grow up I’m going to live by the beach.
Jenny is my colleage at Cricinfo. She drinks herbal tea, but apart from that we like her a lot
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