Strike rates and updates

Just a brief update on North West Water's recent progress... or rather lack of it.

I missed a game two weeks ago due to work commitments, away at the beautful Acton Reynolds ground against Shropshire Health Authority.

We managed 94 chasing their total of 114 which, according to reports at last night's game was a decent effort, "we just lacked a few boundaries".

Last night, we also lost, failing to defend a total of 78 against BT. I'll post a full report on that match shortly.

However, I would like to boast about my strike rate so far this season. Now I have a quite deserved reputation as being the most negative batsman in our team. I admit that I possess very few scoring shots... in fact, I'm struggling to think of any.

Instead, I prefer Mr Boycott's high left elbow, no need to score runs today, approach.

But last night, our resident statistician Jamal produced a spreadsheet not only showing that my batting average for the year is 32, but that my strike rate is a frankly remarkable 84. In fact, it's the third highest in the team, behind Rory on 110, and Justin on 100. It's obviously inaccurate, but I'm still going to have it framed. In fact, I'm seriously considering retiring on a high...

No cricket

The disappointing British summer is continuing to disrupt our programme this year - hence the lack of updates recently.

Tonight's game is scheduled to be away at Acton Reynolds against Shropshire Health Authority. I can't make it due to work commitments but I'm not sure whether it will be on anyway judging by the view from my desk in Mold.

Next week is fixture-free, followed by two games the week after - weather permitting.

So I'll be watching the Test match intently instead. At least the return of Freddie Flintoff adds spice to the occasion. I just hope his injury troubles are behind him because, on song, he's one of finest bowlers in the world. And, if fit and in form, he could make the difference against Australia next summer.