A Six Or A Nix
If the anticipation is really better than the act then I guess there will always be another mountain to climb. So now that I have bowled my Maiden Over I want to hit her for a six as well.
I will have to take strike on Middle and Leg. This maiden bowls a very fast in-swinger Around The Wicket that is very hard to get away if you are a bit late on the shot. She surely knows how to place her field. Hitting a six here is going to be risky for she has me well covered at Point. If it is wide I can try a Late Cut but I’m bound to be caught by the Third Man if I don’t get hold of her properly.
She has a very Fine Leg that keeps me looking over my left shoulder and she keeps moving her Long Leg to distract my attention. With that Silly Short On she makes things no easier for me while her Silly Point only complicates matters. The Sweeper on the Boundary is just to remind me of what awaits if I should dare to Drive over the In Field.
My only hope to hit a six here is if she strays a bit onto my legs so I can get down onto my right knee to tickle the ball over that unguarded area just in Front of Square on the Leg Side. What will it be; a six or a nix?
She stands there, ball in her hand, with that ‘You just dare to hit me’ expression in her eyes.
Every few minutes yet another female streaks across the field winking an eye at her, upsetting my blood pressure and hormone balance.
I’m sure she put them up to do it.To top it all, whenever I try to Take Strike somebody walks across the Sight Screen; taking my concentration away. These are all her doings.
Cricket can be such an interesting game.
Enjoy your day.
Comments (103)
Come I'll buy you a Bailey's at the club house!
I concede. Game over!
Wel, I got my six; we can call the game a draw. Howzat!!
And there is your Bailey's.
Well played and thanks for my drink!
Truly a gentleman's game.
And also strictly for ladies only.
It would seem that cricket does not appeal to the uncouth.
This place is too expensive. I have another bottle of Bailey's at home.
Did she say where in SA. Maybe I can cash in there if you are not interested.
The we must get Lukie in on this. He lives out that way. Too far from where I live. But I want a cut.
Just wok softly on her. We don't want to lose her.
Has she got that much money. What does she plan to do with it?
Anyway, I'm going to bed now. have to rise early for my usual Sunday outing.