Hello forumites, it's cricket time again

[Keef]

Hey man, I've done the last 2 years :-$

I promise to try...

[Brendan]

I'd say the 10:23 train.

But only if their opening bowler promises not to hit me in the head.

[mockney piers]

I'm pretty sure we felt pretty ropey both years for the usual reasons.

I'll give you a vodka red bull to kick start your day!!

10.23 it is then Brendan.

[Brendan]

Do we have anyone who can bowl?

I can't just for the record.

[citizenED]

Be there for 10.23 train.

I can't bowl for toffee, so I won't be attempting any records.

(can't bat for that matter either:-S)

[Fear 'n boozin]

what kind of standard are you looking for brendan? I can just about (on a good day), get the ball from one set of stumps to the other. Keef's pretty niffty.

Keef - you are looking at this the wrong way. Don't go to bed, you'll be fine. I'll also supply you with a vodka (and half the left over red bull MP is giving).

[Brendan]

I can get the ball down the other end it is just normally followed by the words no ball, wide or the sight of the ball disappearing to the boundary.

Last time I tried to bowl was in the nets about 2 years back and it was piss poor. My mate actually told me to bowl underarm for a while so he could get some decent batting practice in.

[Fear 'n boozin]

sounds familiar. Will give it a go though, refuse to let my inability to bowl or bat get in the way of things.

[mockney piers]

We had a couple who could bowl last year, but I wasn't one of them. Was still a hair's breadth from getting a wicket though.

Getting the ball to the other end is a pretty good start.

[Floating Onion]

I can make it, with the following caveats:

1. Bowling - er, nope.

2. Catching - a cold?

3. Batting - not likely.

4. Making a general tit of myself - oh most definitely!

[Brendan]

I may try to put my arm over. Maybe I will go practice in the park tomorrow evening just to see if it still works.

Anyone else up for it?

[citizenED]

I'm sure you'll be alright, Brendan - as long as you don't get confused and try getting your leg over!

[david_carnell]

I'm going to regret this as my birthday party the day before will preclude any smidgen of ability I still possess, but, aye, go on then. I can bowl a bit. How many overs can I/am I allowed to/have to bowl? Batting is a touch more erratic.

Does anyone have any cricket gear or can we turn up in trackies and a t shirt. I'm guessing most people here don't have whites?!

What about bats, gloves, pads, balls etc etc.

[Floating Onion]

Oh yeah, I have no kit at all. Not much to offer really!

[mockney piers]

Our team didn't haev much in the way of equipment or appropriate dress last year, I'm hoping the KRCC will be ok with that.

[Fear 'n boozin]

do we have a wicket keeper yet?

[Brendan]

why are you volunteering?

[Fear 'n boozin]

no, the rest of the team (or those that have seen me do it before) have barred me, I'm only allowed on the out (out, out, out) field these days :( Though that does mean I'm near the beer :)

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Best practice Brendan, the Trevor Chappell style is rather frowned on nowadays!

PS: Michael, are you still up for driving?

[Keef]

Oh F**k it, I can't miss this can I... Okay, if David can do it after his birthday, I have very little excuse, count me in :-S

[mockney piers]

hurrah

[citizenED]

You trooper, Keef. See you there.

[KingsRoadCaptain]

Piers,

Can you PM me your phone and email address so that we can confirm match details? We'll be wearing whites and matching caps but we won't mind if you dont wear whites. If it'll help, we can agree on a later start time.

Raju

[Brendan]

I don't think most of us own whites.

I've recruited us another player by the way.

[mockney piers]

cool.

My brother does, but has moved to the annals(sic) of Norwood, so no chance there then.

Mind you, might try and get him as a ringer, he's a pretty tidy cricketer.