Start Of Cricket Season Gifts

End of football season - UK

'Wow! That was some world series, Ella! Both Pujols and Holland were just amazing...'

I only root so hard for my time because I hate your team so much.

'Of course I'm on the pull - I'm a cricketer.'

"He tested positive for a new fever ... TB12."

I love your enthusiasm, girls, but we're not opening a can of whoop-ANYTHING.

Alternative fielding positions

The obstetrician doesn't need a close catcher...

Perils of the double play.

Cricket Accidents.

"Winning isn't everything, Josh. Not being the reason your team loses is everything."

'The 'Leviathan Bat,' or many centuried marvel of the modern (cricket) world. (Dr. William Gilbert Grace.)'

The University Cricket Match - a sketch at Lord's.

Boy with bat using toaster to launch bread for him to practise hitting

'...I don't like your chances!'

'Remember last Saturday. . . you were bold that day. No dear, caught.'

'We went generic. The players' salaries are affordable.'

Remarkable run-ups 1890-1940

I like what I'm seein' out there. This could be our year Wikowski.

'And with this one I scored 138 not out...every one off the edge.'

Cricket - The Pride of the Village.

"Oh, how I wish the season would start!"

"Compromise? What the hell is there between safe and out?"

"And the way you kids kick ass today will speak volumes about the leaders of tomorrow you will be."

"Why so aloof in here? When you're on base, you yak your ass off with every Yankee in sight."

'...and watch out for his 'flipper'!'

'You can't beat the excitement of a new county season.'

Jocko, a man for all sports' seasons.

The Harper Plays Cricket.

'To talk to men at their own level you have to talk a load of balls.'

Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! Ok, team it's a tie. We're going into overtime. First score wins the game! Let's see your fiercest game faces! That's it! My sudden death panel!

'He hasn't played a game yet, but there are people who have started whinging about him already.'

Cricket widow's revenge 2

'Now then you two, you can't both be Australia - one of you has to be England!'

'I'll pour yours out as well Dear - I know that you won't be long.'