OT Cricket

[Geoff Parkstone]

Not for the first time we disagree...but at least amiably so.

Why is it ‘nice to see gobby Aussies’? Never a good sight imo.

Why should he wind his neck in? Because throughout the pandemic I think those participating in all sports, not least cricket, have generally done a good job of deferring to those who understand the implications of Covid best and haven’t tried to ‘score points’ in the way Paine appears to be.

As regards our ‘B team’. You have a point. Aren’t they the only ones to have actually won a series recently?

P.S. Are you better? Sounds like it.

Its the bloody Ashes, that's why, not a primary school game of pat-a-cake.

It should inspire that attitude, to fight against the old enemy, be that in an Australian or an Englishman

Its not about covid, its about cricket, its about the oldest sporting rivalry in the game. If that doesn't inspire you to an emotional reaction, to wind up the opposition, to start the war of words ahead of the leather flying about heads, then stick to a passionless sport like bagatelle, tiddly winks or, dare I say it, rugby league

And no, still not properly recovered, thanks

[ramAnag]

Its the bloody Ashes, that's why, not a primary school game of pat-a-cake.

It should inspire that attitude, to fight against the old enemy, be that in an Australian or an Englishman

Its not about covid, its about cricket, its about the oldest sporting rivalry in the game. If that doesn't inspire you to an emotional reaction, to wind up the opposition, to start the war of words ahead of the leather flying about heads, then stick to a passionless sport like bagatelle, tiddly winks or, dare I say it, rugby league

And no, still not properly recovered, thanks

Oops...still a tad cross with the world then. Let me know when your blood pressure has subsided.