Yes, it’s an exclamation mark post.
The England have managed to overturn the flabby beetle that is New Zealand. With their legs dangling helplessly in the air, Ryan Hairybottom stuck the boot in and finished them off with 5-105.
However, as angry George pointed out, the main reason for England’s win, was their fortunate choice of useless opponents. The Kiwian batting simply disintegrated when faced with the moving ball.
The New Zealand top-order showed a woeful technique when James Anderson began to swing the ball both ways. Perhaps it’s because swing bowling is so rare these days, but they didn’t appear to have the basics right. They were thrusting at the ball as if was an armed pirate – “en garde!” said the Kiwis. “Touché,” said Jimmy. “AAAAAIIII!”
The England batsmen showed a little more application, although their main amusement was getting out for 40 after a “promising start”. Except for that young Australian keeper, Tim Ambrose, who cut his way to a century. Come on Tim!
Perhaps the most worrying development for England is Kevin Pietersen. At the moment, he’s like the shopping at the back of the car. You’re pleased you have the shopping, you bought nice things. But, every time you go around the corner, you can hear chaos unleash itself in the boot: liberated wine bottles roll heavily over bread; livid cans rampage over fresh fruit. You really should stop and sort the mess about, but you keep going anyway.
England should find the nearest disabled parking bay, and take a look at how damaged their bought-in Saffer is.
Some people are angsting over Monty Panesar. I’m not. He’s more like the dog at the back of the car. He always stands up and looks at the window, only to be flattened by inertia when you career around a bend. “Just sit down, you daft mutt,” you think to yourself. But he gets back up again for more treatment.
Soon, we’ll get to the park and then it will be doggy time. Monty time is coming.
The England have managed to overturn the flabby beetle that is New Zealand. With their legs dangling helplessly in the air, Ryan Hairybottom stuck the boot in and finished them off with 5-105.
However, as angry George pointed out, the main reason for England’s win, was their fortunate choice of useless opponents. The Kiwian batting simply disintegrated when faced with the moving ball.
The New Zealand top-order showed a woeful technique when James Anderson began to swing the ball both ways. Perhaps it’s because swing bowling is so rare these days, but they didn’t appear to have the basics right. They were thrusting at the ball as if was an armed pirate – “en garde!” said the Kiwis. “Touché,” said Jimmy. “AAAAAIIII!”
The England batsmen showed a little more application, although their main amusement was getting out for 40 after a “promising start”. Except for that young Australian keeper, Tim Ambrose, who cut his way to a century. Come on Tim!
Perhaps the most worrying development for England is Kevin Pietersen. At the moment, he’s like the shopping at the back of the car. You’re pleased you have the shopping, you bought nice things. But, every time you go around the corner, you can hear chaos unleash itself in the boot: liberated wine bottles roll heavily over bread; livid cans rampage over fresh fruit. You really should stop and sort the mess about, but you keep going anyway.
England should find the nearest disabled parking bay, and take a look at how damaged their bought-in Saffer is.
Some people are angsting over Monty Panesar. I’m not. He’s more like the dog at the back of the car. He always stands up and looks at the window, only to be flattened by inertia when you career around a bend. “Just sit down, you daft mutt,” you think to yourself. But he gets back up again for more treatment.
Soon, we’ll get to the park and then it will be doggy time. Monty time is coming.
9 comments:
Vettori says Ambrose innings was the difference between the teams.
Whereas I thought New Zealands batting was the difference.
I am a bit confused. Can you ahem.. explain the subtle difference in perception :)
from threatening to be one of the best batsmen if not best KP is now the pale shadow of his past self...
maybe he in transition phase...may be he is trying to balance out his game on attack and defense...i think given time he will come out beter batter...
It's what they call Third Season Blues - when intn'l bowlers finally figure out where to bowl at you...
An Australian was the difference, the south african was beaten by "livid" cans.
This looks like the fall of Strauss.
He was in a rut (still is, the arse), and got some awful decisions, and some unlucky dismissals.
KP seems to be suffering the same fate.
By that, I mean, he's turning The English.
I like the "Come on Tim"!. I shall dust off my old Wimbledon banners for this summer.
Fluke...
It seems likely that they're going to stick with Strauss. He'll get 88 in the next test, which will just about keep his place for a disasterous England home series.
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