Joe Whyte Reports

2nd XI vrs Hadley Wood Green 24th April 2004

"Kojak" picked me up at my house and we got to the game late (just a few minutes)... nothing new here then. We are usually late for friendlies (for luck).
 
Quick change and we got the game going. Glen won the toss and with the bowlers concurring, decided to field.
 
I was concerned that not having played last year and having no nets in the winter, i wouldn't get much runs. To compound matters, i had brought the wife along and I NEVER make any runs when she comes to cricket. I decided I wasn't going for any sixes today because that is usually my downfall.
 
However, with the customary seven dropped catches and TV's whining I was convinced that things would be SOS (Same Old S...) Not to worry.
 
Buggy came to watch with about an hour left and with us being one short he suited up and took position in the gully. First ball from Tony Bacchus and edge to Buggy - wicket!
Tony requested that we clone Buggy and replace all the fieldsmen - himself included!
 
The visitors made 155 all out. Of note was Little James Braille, a thirteen-year-old trapped in a seven-year-old's body. He batted really well and came on later to bowl one of our openers.
 
Well it was our time to reply. I was batting at number three. We got off to a flying start. After about three deliveries I was at the crease, and just as quickly as i got there I was out... for 51(about ten fours - proper strokes too, no slogging!)
 
Tony B. came and departed even more quickly and before we knew it we were four down for about seventy little bit. Buggy took the score past 110 and left.
 
Cue Tony the big Aussie and Kojak. With some  Lusty hits from the Aussie and some heart-stopping moments from kojak they took the score to about 150 for eight.
 
With a huge sigh of relief, Kojak and young Daniel the fast bowler took it home without any further loss.
 
The end of another eventful day in the Two's.
 
P.S.
I rather relish playing with the Two's. The jokes, the close finishes and in general having fun while winning. besides, that's where my ride home is.
After giving up your weekend, it makes no sense if you can't have fun while winning. Some "stiff-necked" people should try to understand that. (Who do you mean Joe? - Ed)
We chat, we laugh, BUT we take our catches... and sometimes make a little runs (and Ducks!)

Cotton (Joe Whyte)

(Thanks for your report Joe - much appreciated - Ed)

Hadley Wood Green 155 All out, HTCC 159 for 8, J.Whyte 51