So I attended my first cricket match today - the last day of the 5-day Test Match between India and England. Competition-wise it wasn't the greatest day. India had managed a record 665 runs in their first innings, and England started the day needing 440 runs to win. They never really looked like they were going to get close. After losing their first two batsmen in the morning session, they looked certain to be playing for a draw (for non-cricket fans, if England can manage to not get all of their batsmen out during the day, they will draw the match, even though they have fewer runs than India).
Enjoyment-wise, though, it was a fantastic day. I took my dad who is visiting from the States, and we went with Stu and Ben from the bar across the street. The weather was gorgeous, intermittent clouds and sun, with a light breeze. We sat back with our snacks and had a great time. Now if only England can put on a better showing for the Twenty20 International series in South Africa next month.
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The anglification of Dan Passerelli continues.
I imagine, however, that your American readers are wondering how you can describe watching the final six hours (or thereabouts) of a 30 hour/five day game that ended in a no-result as "a fantastic day"! At least you didn't say it was "a brilliant day." That would prove that your evolution into an Englishman was all but complete.
Doug Green with envy.
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