Topic: Pet hates (Read 26175 times)

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #90 on:** November 22, 2017, 10:30:57 AM »

Quote from: JK Lewis on November 22, 2017, 08:01:30 AM

I don't have many pet hates, but there's nothing worse than getting caught by a fella wearing black trainers.

Actually there is, getting caught by a bloke wearing black trainers with grey trackies and a white polo shirt...
Not speaking from personal experience, but I was worried the teammate involved was going to top himself!

JB · « **Reply #91 on:** November 22, 2017, 11:42:48 AM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2017, 10:30:57 AM

Actually there is, getting caught by a bloke wearing black trainers with grey trackies and a white polo shirt...
Not speaking from personal experience, but I was worried the teammate involved was going to top himself!

I hope he juggled the catch for ten seconds before finally holding on!!

richyreed · « **Reply #92 on:** November 22, 2017, 11:59:02 AM »

Quote from: JK Lewis on November 22, 2017, 08:01:30 AM

I don't have many pet hates, but there's nothing worse than getting caught by a fella wearing black trainers.

Similar to this, I got my opening partner run out second ball of the match. I pushed what looked like an easy single to left of a big, older gent who was wearing a polo at cover. Call for one and look across half way down the pitch only to see him move round with the speed of usian bolt, one hand pick up and directly hit the stumps. I guess there was a reason he was fielding at cover! Lesson learnt.

edge · « **Reply #93 on:** July 24, 2018, 06:08:55 AM »

Digging this thread out to express my irritation at anyone who misses the 'in' off 'knocked in'. Do suspect it's mostly people whose first language isn't English, but still does my head in and seems to be becoming more common.

Biggie Smalls · « **Reply #94 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:10:19 AM »

Quote from: edge on July 24, 2018, 06:08:55 AM

Digging this thread out to express my irritation at anyone who misses the 'in' off 'knocked in'. Do suspect it's mostly people whose first language isn't English, but still does my head in and seems to be becoming more common.

Oh thank god someone finally said it . Never a truer word has been spoken .

Biggie Smalls · « **Reply #95 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:14:10 AM »

"This bat has been fully knocked".
"So , what did you do , throw mum jokes at it , insult its intelligence, point out how fat it is , or just hurl generic abuse at it "?

SLA · « **Reply #96 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:39:53 AM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on November 22, 2017, 10:30:57 AM

Actually there is, getting caught by a bloke wearing black trainers with grey trackies and a white polo shirt...
Not speaking from personal experience, but I was worried the teammate involved was going to top himself!

You can always tell the good cricketers at mid-week or Sunday cricket, because they're the ones who aren't wearing cricket kit.

a) because its in the wash after scoring a chanceless ton and taking a 6-fer on Saturday
b) because they see this standard of cricket as a bit of fun, so there's no point getting their whites dirty

The guys who turn out in full whites for a T20 or Sunday friendly, you can rest assured that this is probably the highest standard of cricket they play.

northernboy1987 · « **Reply #97 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:47:13 AM »

Quote from: SLA on July 24, 2018, 08:39:53 AM

You can always tell the good cricketers at mid-week or Sunday cricket, because they're the ones who aren't wearing cricket kit.

a) because its in the wash after scoring a chanceless ton and taking a 6-fer on Saturday
b) because they see this standard of cricket as a bit of fun, so there's no point getting their whites dirty

The guys who turn out in full whites for a T20 or Sunday friendly, you can rest assured that this is probably the highest standard of cricket they play.

Our T20 league demands full whites for some reason, can't bowl if you're not in full whites.

jjelricksmith · « **Reply #98 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:50:10 AM »

Quote from: SLA on July 24, 2018, 08:39:53 AM

You can always tell the good cricketers at mid-week or Sunday cricket, because they're the ones who aren't wearing cricket kit.

a) because its in the wash after scoring a chanceless ton and taking a 6-fer on Saturday
b) because they see this standard of cricket as a bit of fun, so there's no point getting their whites dirty

The guys who turn out in full whites for a T20 or Sunday friendly, you can rest assured that this is probably the highest standard of cricket they play.

This is just wrong...

edge · « **Reply #99 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:53:33 AM »

Quote from: SLA on July 24, 2018, 08:39:53 AM

You can always tell the good cricketers at mid-week or Sunday cricket, because they're the ones who aren't wearing cricket kit.

a) because its in the wash after scoring a chanceless ton and taking a 6-fer on Saturday
b) because they see this standard of cricket as a bit of fun, so there's no point getting their whites dirty

The guys who turn out in full whites for a T20 or Sunday friendly, you can rest assured that this is probably the highest standard of cricket they play.

Rooobish. Literally never seen this happen, no matter how casual the cricket.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #100 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:05:09 AM »

@SLA perhaps the people who wear full whites on Sundays or midweek have multiple sets?

stevat · « **Reply #101 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:05:18 AM »

Could be right for some people I suppose, have seen a few very good players wearing some ropey kit in midweek cricket, generally though most wear whites regardless of ability.

Personally I've got (more than) a few bits of kit, but if I hadn't washed that wouldn't stop me wearing them for a T20 and rocking up with grass stains at the start of the game.

SLA · « **Reply #102 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:40:12 AM »

Quote from: northernboy1987 on July 24, 2018, 08:47:13 AM

Our T20 league demands full whites for some reason, can't bowl if you're not in full whites.

That's ridiculous. Do they allow coloured kit? Sounds like they're stuck in the 1960s. I've been playing T20 for over 20 years and I don't think I've ever worn whites once.

SLA · « **Reply #103 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:41:50 AM »

Quote from: edge on July 24, 2018, 08:53:33 AM

Rooobish. Literally never seen this happen, no matter how casual the cricket.

Maybe you just play in games featuring 22 all-the-gear-no-idea types?

SLA · « **Reply #104 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:45:45 AM »

Quote from: jjelricksmith on July 24, 2018, 08:50:10 AM

This is just wrong...

I'm amazed how many people are unaware of this. Its so common its basically a clich�. "you know what they say, beware the batsman in beige shorts" is a common phrase uttered around cricket grounds all over the country.

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