Drifter: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
I've seen it all
They say "cricket is a gentleman's game". Till yesterday, I might have agreed. Not any more.
CRICKET IS A ROCKSTAR'S GAME. And that's how it should be.
The Ashes 2005 will go into the books as the greatest test series the world has beheld. Sloppy fielding, umpiring mistakes, stupid batting and all.
Though I'm disappointed the guys in gold couldn't stop fate, I'm glad they fought it all the way. And watching the Poms rejoice with the urn made me feel happy for them even though I was rooting for the convicts.
But GAWD what a series! What players! What atmosphere!
If a kid asked me what the coliseum looked like in its hey-day, I would show him videos of Fred celebrating after every wicket, Hollywood jinxing hapless batsmen, Brett taking on the ball with every inch of his body and Kevin walking off the pitch with his arms wide open, bat in one hand and helmet in the other.
I've had it with cricket. I'm afraid watching other matches may spoil this experience I've had.
CRICKET IS A ROCKSTAR'S GAME. And that's how it should be.
The Ashes 2005 will go into the books as the greatest test series the world has beheld. Sloppy fielding, umpiring mistakes, stupid batting and all.
Though I'm disappointed the guys in gold couldn't stop fate, I'm glad they fought it all the way. And watching the Poms rejoice with the urn made me feel happy for them even though I was rooting for the convicts.
But GAWD what a series! What players! What atmosphere!
If a kid asked me what the coliseum looked like in its hey-day, I would show him videos of Fred celebrating after every wicket, Hollywood jinxing hapless batsmen, Brett taking on the ball with every inch of his body and Kevin walking off the pitch with his arms wide open, bat in one hand and helmet in the other.
I've had it with cricket. I'm afraid watching other matches may spoil this experience I've had.