Very disappointed that our match got called off. Got to away ground and inspected the wicket, square and bowler's run-ups which were absolutely fine. One half of the pitch is dry but the bottom half is a bit damp but no standing water and just a bit squelchy in 2-3 places with total area of less than a car parking space. Remember this is April in Yorkshire, not late July at The Oval. Meanwhile the groundsman is wandering around saying "you aren't going to play on there" to anyone within earshot which most of us politely ignore as according to the rules of our league, the decision to play has got sod all to do with him anyhow as it's the umpires decision. Home umpire finally arrives (10 minutes after the scheduled start of play !!!!) and along with groundsman, beats our umpire into submission and match is called off. Feels like that was 21 points dropped because the opposition only had a single victory last summer and yesterday included 2 people who didn't actually have any kit.
Selected to play for Worcester seniors V Warwickshire Seniors on May the 1st, 1.30pm start at Birlingham C.C the weather forecast is rain from 2pm, it looks like an afternoon reminiscing in the bar.....