Real cricket

[chickenfeet]

Today I ventured forth to the wilds of King City to watch the third day of Canada's current four day match against Kenya. Like so many first class games, the players outnumbered the spectators and watching the first hour it was easy to understand why. A highlights reel might have lasted fifteen seconds with a generous editor. It got more interesting after that with the big kiwi, Geoff Barnett (some sort of tenuous Canadian qual), setting about the Kenyan spinners. One straight drive rather spectacularly went right over the pavilion. His 136 was largely responsible for Canada being able to set the Kenyans 291 to win on a pitch that seemed to be showing some signs of wear. The two Canadian spinners were certainly causing some problems by stumps when Kenya were on 45/2.

I had a good time. I met North America's only bat maker and a chap who has a private cricket ground on the banks of the Grand River. It was though very, very hot.

Private for coughingbear. Ticket price was zilch. I didn't even have to pay to park.

Comments

[coughingbear]

Ah well, I hope the match I've shelled out for will be worth more than a 15-minute highlights reel.

[coughingbear]

Seconds I mean, obviously! I'm really hoping to see Panesar bowl. (Also will be glorious finally to see some of the action as I have been totally reliant on the radio this summer, not having access to Sky.)

[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

It picked up after the first hour! Did you not see the Cricket on Five highlights from the Test?

[coughingbear]

I don't have a television either (not something I normally miss), but last summer I was able to nip into housemate's room where he keeps his and watch bits of the coverage while he was out at work or away.

[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

I have .AVIs of all three days highlights from Old Trafford. Do you want them?

[coughingbear]

Yes please!