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last year, at the end of MayRemember a screen like this?
Ceefax was the lifeline most tragic cricket fans relied on, and Rod reminds me just what an invaluable tool it was. 341 was always on in our house. “Don’t change the channel, I’m watching the cricket!” I remember sprinting home from school when Mike Atherton and Jack Russell did the unthinkable, and was amazed to see both their names in white at stumps. Ah, great days they were. Ceefax has gone all interactive and flashy, nowadays (does look pretty good though, I admit).
Some geek’s put up the whole Ceefax, live, on t’interweb. Knock yourselves out.
Infatuated by Robert Key
last year, mid-MayKing Cricket is mad as a box of frogs. Insane. His blog is required reading for this fact alone, though his increasing infatuation with Robert Key suggests the men in white (no, not the umpires) will come a’knockin’ quite soon.
The above photo is actually a brilliant piece of photoshoppage from Mike, who’s done similar excellent wizardry before.
Less adept but even funnier is this attempt:
Box. Frogs. Lots of both.
The rules of cricket…in French
last year, at the start of MayThis landed in my inbox this evening: the French rules of cricket, including the modes of dismissal. Or rather, “les suivants d’eliminations” (I think):
I like lbw (obstruction) and hit-wicket (autodestruction). Download the PDF for more.
Photos of Australia’s World Cup parade in Sydney
last year, at the start of MayIf you can stomach it, Matt Sterne has taken some photos of the Australian winners in Sydney.
Mark Shields and Peter Moores: separated at birth?
last year, at the end of AprilIt’s a conspiracy and the truth will out.
Mick Jagger and Trevor McDonald
last year, mid-AprilNot a headline I think I’ll ever have to type again but, who knows, maybe they’re best buddies. Here are two Knights of the realm; Mick Jagger:
And here’s Sir Trev “bong” McDonald:
Photos courtesy of Ryan’s brilliant photostream.
Photos from MCC v Sussex, Lord’s
last year, mid-AprilSome cracking photos from Peter Meade of MCC v Sussex.
Matthew Hoggard in typical unrestrained, relaxed, un-mediary pose:
Steve Harmison. Pensive as ever.
And finally…
The start of the English season
last year, mid-AprilThe English season finally got underway today, even though I still feel as though it’s the middle of winter, what with this blasted World Cup dragging on for an eternity. Here’s a pic from today’s opener, MCC v Sussex, from Martin Williamson - my boss and fellow Cricinfo winner and photo phanatic.
Spot the mistake. Pleasingly, despite today’s unseasonal sunny cheer, the day ended in true early-season style: bad light stopped play.
Travelling in style with the ICC
last year, mid-AprilWhat does the hard-working ICC official travel in from game to game? A brand spanking new BMW of course. Here’s one of nineteen, imported specially for the World Cup (spotted on Flickr).
I suppose they’ve struck a sponsorship deal with them or something. Not a bad way to travel around the islands if you’re into luxurious German vehicles, dripping with leder. Incidentally the photographer has a few other photos worth looking at. It’s always much more interesting seeing photos from the fans themselves, inside the grounds. It gives a more human perspective to what’s actually going on, and they’re not bound by the laws of commercial interest, worrying what their photo editors will want etc.
Cartoon of Brian Lara
last year, mid-AprilA cartoon of Brian Lara following the West Indies’ dismal display against South Africa
Thanks Ryan
Gravy’s fingernails
last year, at the end of MarchMmmm. Nice.
Sunblock? Rumblock
last year, at the end of MarchLast week I wrote about the Trinidadians’ clever use of a zip-lock bag to sneak in contraband (contrabanned, more like), which the authorities in the Caribbean prohibit. That was clever, but not nearly as ingenious as the use of a bottle of sunblock!
I love the expression on that bloke’s face, behind, raising his glass of rum. Well done, Trinis! (thanks Ryan)
Just play
last year, mid-MarchNice description of this photo on Flickr
Some people play it in greeny grounds. Some play it in municipal dumps*. Some people play with real wickets. Some people play with brick-walla wickets. Some people play in proper uniforms. Some people play in torn trousers. Some people have chai breaks. Some people have tea breaks. Some people win. Some people lose. They all love cricket.
‘I was playing cricket’
last year, mid-MarchToday’s Matt in The Telegraph
Monty: son of Punjab
last year, mid-MarchFound on flickr
