Inconceivable

I watched The Princess Bride on Friday night, which, incidentally, was also the night after the first day of the 2nd test between New Zealand and India. There’s a recurring gag where an arrogant character is being pursued, and unable to escape their pursuer. At each turn, the chaser overcomes the obstacles that have been … Continue reading →

Ashes to Ashes

My last post was during the last Ashes series. Strangely enough, that was a mere few months ago. In some ways this fact is a microcosm of why I haven’t been writing as much recently. Diamonds retain their value through an artificial scarcity keeping both symbolic worth and cost high. The opposite principal is being … Continue reading →

Last Ashes Test – To Hell with Objectivity

Many bloggers will compile lists about this Ashes. Players who did well, players who should have done better, players who will be in World XIs, players who fulfil some obscure statistical criteria. Each to their own. My Ashes XI is going to be slightly different. Rather than writing a list of the players who have … Continue reading →

A Warning against Warner

Picture the scene. Australian players streaming out of their dressing room at The Oval, wild with jubilation. English fielders hanging their heads in shame and dismay, knowing that they have just given away an almost unassailable lead. The Barmy Army silenced, the visiting Australian fans already planning the mother of all piss ups in celebration. … Continue reading →

Wimbledon – Geezers Need Excitement

It is the greatest tennis tournament on earth, and this year the two current players who struggle for the ‘greatest’ tag won’t be involved in the final rounds. Wimbledon is suddenly an open tournament again. Okay, so the top seeds in both major draws are still in play. Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were always … Continue reading →