Bob Farnaby
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Well, it finally happened.. England won a match in Australia this summer.
Admittidly, not a test match, and not against Australia, but in the triangular one day seriese Endland actually beat New Zealand ... with one ball to spare!
New Zealand 205 after 50 overs,
England
206 after 49 overs and 5 balls.
Congratulations England
Full Scorecard http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/engine/match/249236.html
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I take as little notice of cricket as it's possible to do in the Aussie summer, still enjoyed some of these :)
From a forwarded email. Original source unknown. Either an Aussie sledging, or a Pom with sense of humour....or someone else.
Q. What does Geraint Jones and Michael Jackson have in common?
A. They both wear gloves for no apparent reason
Q. What is the height of optimism?
A. An English batsman applying sunscreen.
Q. What does Ashley Giles put in his hands to make sure the next ball almost
always takes a wicket?
A. A bat.
Q. What is the English version of a hat-trick?
A. Three runs in three balls.
Q. What do you call an Englishman with 100 runs against his name?
A. A bowler.
Q. What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by English
batsmen?
A. The walk back to the pavilion.
Q. Who has the easiest job in the English squad?
A. The guy who removes the red ball marks from the bats.
Q. What does "Ashes" stand for?
A. Another Sad Horrific English Series.
Q. What's the English version of LBW?
A. Lost, Beaten, Walloped.
Q. Who spends the most time on the crease of anyone in the English team?
A. The person who ironed the cricket whites.
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