I've been watching the CB series cricket series going on here. Once at the SCG and more times on TV. The coverage has been very good here. But, I have found the cricinfo adds an extra dimension to the game. Their live text commentary is peppered with wry and often withering comments that would not usually make it onto the televised discourse. Here are a selection from the recent NZ v. England game in the CB series:
44.3 McMillan to Plunkett, 1 run, England's game of pass-the-parcel continues!
44.2 McMillan to Nixon, 1 run, one more, one more. The asking-rate is a mere 13333.45 per ball
and
49.2 Bond to Nixon, FOUR, width, and carved through the covers! England have saved the bonus-point! Joy, happiness and rapture
I thought these was good too
Vettori is sporting a Victorian-style moustache. This has to be a bet; he looks like he's balancing a slug on his top lip.
48.2 Tremlett to Oram, SIX, smashed for a huge six in front of midwicket! Rubbing salt into the wound there, all right. And a bit of pepper. Possibly some vinegar
It's not bad for a little chuckle along with the match. Highly recommended.
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