
‘Cricket – Sweep Shot’ – WHB. 2017
The STROKES & SHOTS of CRICKET
CRICKET is a game which lends itself to hyperbole, and attempts to describe the game on sound radio have enlivened and intrigued for many years. To this end, cricket aficionados and commentators have developed a highly descriptive language to convey the excitement and finesse which cricketers from all over the world apply to the game. For example, there are numerous ways in which the shots played by batsmen can be described. These are, of course, governed by the prevailing conditions of weather and the playing surface as well as by the wiles of the bowler they are facing.
I can make an anthology
Of cricket terminology,
Particularly the strokes,
And I’m not kidding folks,
Because in this descriptive way
Commentators describe the play:
Will it be a slick flick
Or a fickle tickle?
Do remember that a chance leg glance
Is always better than a dull pull;
Although why not a deep sweep,
Try a hook and tempt a duck?
A slash in a flash
Is better than a trash bash;
But a loop of a scoop
May get you caught out for nought;
While a cut in a hurry
Will have you out in a flurry.
Try a snide glide,
Or a deep sweep,
Even a rich switch
Must be better than a mere steer,
While a high five for a cover drive
Easily beats a mock block.
Did you know, a bit of a trick
Is a quickly executed slick snick?
But beware the rash slash,
Or that devastating poke stroke;
And how about a big slog
… To end my blog?
Your a great artist and poet Roland.. such versatility in your work. I look forward to your blogs every morning.
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Thanks, A.
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I knew cricket was a foreign language!
Maggie
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Mais non, Madame! Thank you, Maggie.
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And the umpire signals a six for this one Roland. Loved the painting and the poetry. I can’t wait for the summer now. The batsmans Holding, the………….. you know the rest.
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Thanks, Davy. In fact, I’got another cricket poem, almost ready, probably for next week, in which I use those very Brian Johnston words! Keep padded up!
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Looking forward to it Roland.
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Oh, I like! Poem and the art is outstanding. 👍
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You are generous, Eugenia, and I thank you.
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A poem with cricket used words . Brilliant
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