Sunday, June 22nd, The Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers

The asterisk is a remarkably versatile symbol. In cricket, of course, it conventionally signifies “not out” – usually a sign of a batter’s job well done, and always a welcome boost to the batting average. Elsewhere it is a protector of PINs, redacterof classified information, and a veil of decorum when taking the p**s. It can also indicate that some kind of caveat or qualification is in order, or that some … Continue reading Sunday, June 22nd, The Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers

Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers

18th June, 2023, North Walls After weeks of balmy, warm and dry weather Sod’s Law dictated that this much anticipated fixture would start under leaden skies with a forecast of a 90% likelihood of persistent rain for much of the afternoon. Undaunted, the wonderfully optimistic Skip strode out to the middle and confidently proclaimed ‘heads’! – but tails it was … Continue reading Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers