Thanks BB. There is of course an example of a batsman crashing into the stumps trying to complete a run where he would be out and that if he was trying to avoid being run out, but then he would be out obstructing the field (or sheer stupidity). That doesn't apply in this situation.
No surprise that "Chef" has quit, but is it a fait accompli that Root will take the job, or are there no other alternatives? It will be interesting to see who is named vice-captain, or will they not name one and if Root is out injured, Cook step in?
A great game in the six nations between Wales and England. Maybe not free flowing rugby, but 100% effort from both sides.
Yet another battle in the six nations. I think the big French pack was the difference, and I thought they should have had a try.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/artic...er-neutral-cricket-terms-like-batter-and-12th Thoughts? Mine are as follows for each term mentioned: Replacing batsman with batter - usually done when I've seen women's cricket on TV and I have no issue with it, but I do play a mixed sport which uses batter. If Australian commentators aren't when British ones are, that says more about the commentators. Replacing 12th man - I usually hear them being referred to as substitute fielders, even in the men's game. If they're bringing out drinks or gloves or bats, it's usually said X is bringing out the item to Y (e.g. Finn bringing out gloves for Root or Hazell bring out a drink for Knight) Replacing third man - ridiculous. It represents a fielding position and therefore an area of the ground. Fieldsman - WTF? Even as a youngster, it was always fielder. Nightwatchman - I think that this is the hardest one of all because any gender neutral options I think of sound completely wrong.
There's a very funny book about village cricket by Michael Simkins called 'Fatty Batter'. Worth a read.
Is this really the same country that were so woeful last year. Thumping Scotland is always special. Why can we not find someone to turn English football round too
Looks as if both clubs are loss making on quite a large scale, so this is the answer. No one, except the money men are happy, and the players have been organizing the protest movement. We wait to see if this merge will be approved by the rugby authorities. In a poll that over 2,000 people have voted on, 66% disapprove.
Interesting to see the ICB is looking at an 8 team city based Twenty20 competition to rival ones in India and Australia
The more of these competitions there are, the more they all seem the same. Sometimes a good day out, but no-one remembers who won. They may be a short term fix in terms of money but I doubt if they're building a future fan base.
