They must be laughing.

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I must say that when I heard about the 20 over game I thought "what next?" I certainly won't be making a point of watching any games as it will feel like cricket theatre rather than a sport. I suppose if its on the telly when I turn it on it might hook me in but I'd probably just turn it off and put a record on.

Deane

It is reported that following the recent demolition of New Zealand in both the 20 and 50 over versions of the game the New Zealand Cricket Union[both North and South Islands] have met and advised that the following rule changes will take place.
In future when Australians are batting security officers employed around the boundary will now be able to field, and
in the event of an Australian being caught by a member of the croud he will be adjudged to be out and six runs will be credited to his team.
A member of the Union was asked if these rule changes would work in Australia. He said ,quote Bugger that. Lets beat them here first and worry about that later.
The Australian Captain said he welcomed the changes.Quote. Anything we can do to make the game more competitive will I am sure be supported by the Australian public.
The English Captain Mr. Vaughn, when asked to comment, replied. In the tradition of my predecessors I believe we have a team who can more than hold there own with the Aussies. We will not support these changes as we wish to beat the Australians handsomely and give them no excuses for their loss.

Rhubarb.

(Ahem) No comment.

At a news conference following the New Zealand Cricket Union's latest announcment on rule changes, the players reprsemtative,a former goon show fan, when asked if the rules could be a little onesided,replied "Rhubarb"

The New Zealand Coach Mr. J. Wellbraced said he was unhappy with the standard of crowd catching at the recent match. Two many catches were dropped he said and unfortunately a couple of Australian players were struck. I have decided that at future catching practice beer bottles be replaced by tennis balls.

Breaking News: The Black Cats Captain, who asked that his name be not mentioned has advised that his players are petitioning for a change in colours. It is just too hot in the day he said and at night we run into each other.

The Australian captain, who'd forgotten his name, stated that his team wanted a uniform change as well. "We're sick and tired" he said, "of the implication that our team feels jealousy and fear. Perhaps a change from green and yellow is in order."

Diplomatic Relations have now been restored with a visit by the Australian PM who was able to pour oil on troubled waters. I liken the relationship between our two countries as one between two siblings. Very competitive and at times abrasive and always to be managed with an adroit and understanding approach he said.
Witness our complete aggreement on the entertainment for Anzac Day.
To everyones relief Mr. J. Farnham will no longer be required.
He also mentioned that due to poor sponsorship this topic is now closed.

Great to see a couple of anti-deluvians chatting away amicably as if they're all alone on here, though consideriong the subject I suppose it's hardly suprising.


Fritz Von I did play a bit as youngster, bloody hated it

N.B. Good to watch Essex play later though at Chelsmford or Valentines Partk (Ilford) as the Bar was always open