It's Friday afternoon.Time to wrap up a long week of hard work and look forward to a relaxed weekend. But not for a bunch of cricketers.The highlight of their week aint the moment a working week ends. Rather this occurs on a Saturday. it's that rush to get things done as soon as possible, while still keeping the sanity of their loved ones, and heading to the venue to fulfill the Saturday cricket fixture. Call it the flow of endorfins released in the brain, or just the passion these lads have for the game they love. They all have to admit, the match they so look forward is thoroughly enjoyed.
HOWEVER there comes a moment when they ponder if it's all worth it...the moment the batsman steps up to bat. Fiddling with his gear, walking up the crease, and even before he takes guard, a little chirp by the fielder in slip, followed by that loud mouth wicketkeeper with verbal diorreah. He is all alone now, team mates watching from the dressing room, and opposing team remarking non stop. The name of the game is cricket, and sledging is a big part of it. Playing with the psyche of the batsman, making him play a rash shot, drawing his attention to what is said and not what he needs to be doing. One lapse of concentration and you out! back in the dressing room. Give as good as you get!. We have some notable CHIRPERS within our ranks...so guys please leave comments bout the sledging you received, and even better, what you dished out!!
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