Keyword: Cricket (Page 2)

It's funny kind of month, October. For the really keen cricket fan, it's when you realize that your wife left you in May.

(1922 – ) English comedy writer & television presenter

On the first day, Logie decided to chance his arm and it came off.

British sports commentator

I always insist that my team be in bed before breakfast.

English cricketer

He's usually a good puller – but he couldn't get it up that time.

Australian cricketer & commentator

Chappell just stood on his feet and smashed it to the boundary.

cricket commentator

Neil Harvey, standing at leg slip with his legs wide apart, waiting for a tickle.

cricket announcer

Fred Titmus has two short legs, one of them square.

It is a full house at the Eden Gardens. Today, Calcutta is celebrating the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi!

cricket commentator

Cricket needs brightening up a bit. My solution is to let the players drink at the beginning of the game, not after. It always works in our picnic matches.

Australian actor

The lights are shining quite darkly.

cricket commentator

That was a tremendous six. The ball was still in the air as it went over the boundary.

English cricketer

He’s on 90… 10 away from that mythical figure.

British sports commentator

The black cloud is coming from the direction the wind is blowing. Now the wind is coming from where the black cloud is!

English cricketer & commentator

Say, when do they begin?

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

He is a very dangerous bowler… innocuous, if you like.

cricket coach

Oi, leave our flies alone, Jardine. They’re the only friends you’ve got here.

Stephen Gascoigne (1878 – 1942) Australian sports fan & heckler

I'll decide when to write my own obituary.

English cricketer

The batsman’s is Holding, the bowler’s Willey.

cricket announcer

It's been very slow and dull day, but it hasn't been boring. It's been a good, entertaining day's cricket.

Cricket commentator

David Boon is now completely clean-shaven, except for his moustache.

Australian cricketer

Marshall's bowling with his head.