Why I love cricket
I have threatened to post a 'why cricket is the best game on the planet' before, but this morning I'll spare anyone that one. I just don't have the time. But I can just post that one of the wonderful elements of cricket is the thing most often mocked by those who are ignorant about the game - it takes time. Which means that it has twists and turns brought on by changing conditions and the character of those involved.
A nineteen year old kid went out yesterday at number eleven (last man in) and scored the highest number of runs ever for that number bat in Test history, in his first innings. I think Australia will still lose this test, and the series - England is a settled, experienced side, and we are re-building - but for a moment we could all glory in the sheer unpredictability of the game. We were looking at an eighty run deficit, ended up in front.
Ashton Agar, you little beauty.
A nineteen year old kid went out yesterday at number eleven (last man in) and scored the highest number of runs ever for that number bat in Test history, in his first innings. I think Australia will still lose this test, and the series - England is a settled, experienced side, and we are re-building - but for a moment we could all glory in the sheer unpredictability of the game. We were looking at an eighty run deficit, ended up in front.
Ashton Agar, you little beauty.