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England women’s new slimline kit
By Will 5 months ago, 3 Comments »
According to one of my colleagues Kevin Pietersen was “bulging” at the launch of England’s new Adidas kit at Lord’s yesterday. I’m not sure quite why he chose to look in that area, but along with the men, the ladies have had their wardrobe freshened. Pictured is Isa Guha, who is sporting a slimline one-day kit with “form fitting” technology, whatever that actually means. I think it probably means we gawp.
Your thoughts?
3 Comments »13 all out
By Will 7 months ago, 3 Comments »
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13 all out. Dismissed for 13. However you say it, there’s no escaping the humiliation of Bermuda women’s magnificent display today when they were bowled out for 13.
There aren’t too many occasions at Cricinfo where we are reduced to schoolgirl-like giggling, but today was one. Just look at the minutiae of their performance and try to stifle a patronising snort: they lumbered to a relatively solid 7 for 2 from 10 overs; Linda Mienzer, their 42-year-old captain, top-scored with 1 from 48 balls; there were 10 extras in their 13; in the 16th over they took drinks and the two batsmen returned to the wrong ends. Calamity upon farce upon marvellous idiocy after idiocy, the list goes on.
South Africa romped home by 10 wickets, though romped is entirely inaccurate; Bermuda’s opening bowler, Terry-Lynn Paynter, couldn’t find the cut strip and winged down four wides and a no-ball. In effect, Bermuda were beaten in four balls.
Their men are embarrassing themselves with each match, but this really does take the Michael and dropkick him over the fence of ridicule. Take a bow, Bermuda.
3 Comments »Slinky Minki the fans’ favourite WAG
By Will 2 years ago, at the start of November, 18 Comments »
Sorry to lower the tone to such levels, but apparently Graeme Smith’s bit-on-the-side, Minki van der Westhuizen - Slinky Minki to some - has topped a poll of fans’ favourite WAGs. She has won the inaugural International Cricket Cutie Trophy organised by our good friends at Stick Cricket.
“Minki is a cricket fan’s dream woman. She’s sleek, sexy and with a successful career to boot,” Chris Berry, Stick Cricket’s director said. “Cricketers attract a finer class of WAG. While football is a game for chaps copping off with Chavs, cricket is a game for gentlemen going out with goddesses.”
Definitely a contender for quote-of-the-week. If you don’t know who Minki is, here she is:
Taunton the home of women’s cricket
By Will 2 years ago, at the end of August, 5 Comments »
Taunton was announced today as the new home of women’s cricket in England. I’m a newcomer to the women’s game and, while it (and my knowledge of it) is still in its infancy, watching a one-dayer at Lord’s the other day was a revelation.
There were a fair number of people, all cheering and whooping for the girls. Before play began (it was delayed due to the heavens chucking it down) several players jumped into the Grandstand to sign autographs and were quite literally mobbed. I hadn’t expected that.
So they now have a place to call home. This really should be the foundation the game needs in order to progress. I’m not qualified to comment any more really(!), so instead, read my colleague Jenny Thompson’s piece today, or Charlotte Edwards’s.
5 Comments »There’s nothing wrong with South African domestic cricket
By Will 2 years ago, at the end of January, 23 Comments »
There’s nothing wrong with South African domestic cricket, aptly (and amply) demonstrated by these photos. Clearly they have oodles of talent (sorry).
Is she lost?
Dear God, what levels I have sunk to. I promise, one day, I’ll resume writing on this blog and not swearing profusely. Or posting pictures of massively attractive bok women.
But wait, look! More cheerleaders at the cricket! Can’t see the MCC or Lord’s being persuaded though, can you?
I’m not chasing loose women
By Will 2 years ago, at the end of January, 5 Comments »
Far be it for me to turn this into a public “Where’s Will” thing, but I felt it pertinent to reply to Scott’s shameful accusations of me “chasing loose women.” More’s the pity. I’m not doing that, nor am I entrenched in an alcoholic stupor…I’ve got bloody flu again, and feel like death warmed up. The closest I’ve come to anything Scott has inferred is being high on Day Night Nurse…!
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