Life Saver

By Bumble
June 27 2016

Today's report written by Kev consists of various quotes highlighted in bold from my Lanky friend Bumble. Sorry can't do accent but hope you enjoy his unique perspective. 

As I arrive late again at 11:30 with score 319-3, Bumble says "we are in control " .  First attacking shot I witnessed Stirlo made spectacular stop on boundary edge saves a run " that makes up for the dropped catch which my mother could have caught with a stick of rhubarb."

24 needed off of 3 for 4th batting point Croft caught behind from Ollie's first ball of day. "I'm in shock, we won't attempt extra bonus point now, we could collapse and give Middle one". 

At 333 "this is Triple Nelson stand on your big toe"  

Only 3 BPs achieved. "We are going to bat on to 500 and declare". 

Karl Brown the "Bolton Express" was followed by Livingstone I presume  the "Barrow Express". 

400 and something at lunch Bumble's mind change. "We should declare now or perhaps wait until Peterson gets his 200".

 It's wine o'clock soon after lunch. Peterson on 191, "I have never seen a double ton". He's out next ball. 

Total 513.  "We should have declared earlier". 

Our innings starts. "  I hope for an early breakthrough. . We need two wickets by tea.....tomorrow " 

At 50.  " It's going to be a draw." 

Parkinson is on to chant "Parkie Parkie". He makes batting look difficult, 1st wicket next over. "Our secret weapon"  . Parkie leg spin caused many problems.  " Barrow's finest" 

Major problem the next bottle of wine is not screw top and no cork screw available on ground bars. Bumble took so long trying to find one someone asked if he had gone to Old Trafford to find this.  Thanks to "Free Entry To Lords" for going to Presidents Box to save the day. Biggest cheer of day when the open bottle was returned, as per above picture.

Back to cricket not a lot happening. "If we were play for ten days there would never be a result". 

As game is petering out final chant.  "We're top of the league we're  top of the league we are Lanky we are top of the league".

Cheers Bumble