Cricket and stuff

I am playing cricket again in Barrow this season and went for a warm up game on Sunday. Was good to see all the lads again and it felt like I had never left. The squad was split between two teams and our side had a bowl first. Having not picked up a bat or a ball in the last 6 months I wasn't expecting much. I didn't get any wickets but was happy that all of my deliveries landed on the pitch, and that I managed to get quite a bit of spin. I ended up grabbing two catches and 16 not out with the bat so it was an ok outing.

The England v Aussie game was on afterwards so the afternoon onwards was spent watching that, catching up with the boys and having a few beverages. In between all of that I managed to go back home and scoff down some tea that Nic's brother Ryan and his girlfriend B had cooked. It was either good or I was drunk, am not quite sure. (Only kidding guys, thanks, I may bring a carrot cake next time if you are lucky) Quite a few hours later I met up with Nic who had spent the afternnon at her local so was rather jovial. I am looking forward to moving up North in a few weeks time, we are gonna be staying in a flat in town with the cricket pro from Barrow who is a Sri Lankan lad, so should be all good.

The train ride back and the last few days have been long and slow, my body feels like I have gone a few rounds with Mohammed Ali with my hands behind my back. Is always the way after the first day of cricket. Looks like I need to get out and pound the pavement over the next few weeks. Think I'll start after the weekend.

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