Kimbo has just informed me that TOMORROW (Sunday) will be his final Cricket match. His illustrious Cricketing career is coming to an end.
BUT, there is a bonus. It's not just any old match. For his final match he's playing against ENGLAND.
"BLIMEY!" I said. Playing against ENGLAND!!! That's amazing.
"Yes" he replied "England's over 70's team.
"But you're not over 70" I said in disbelief.
"No, our team are over 50's".
"So some of your team could well be over 70 then!"
"I doubt it" he replied; laughing.
"Right; so it's you team's over 50's, against ex-England players over 70's team. Who will win?"
"We will, of course" he replied with his usual confidence. "They'll all be using Zimmer frames or disability scooters".
"Well good luck" I said. "Don't let us down".
I don't know if W G Grace, Len Hutton, or Geoffrey Boycott will be playing , but it should be a great match. I'll let you know what happened (depending on the result).
I am sure you will enjoy that game shouting for Kimbo.
ReplyDeleteI'm expecting another century. We'll see!
DeleteDo you have to travel far to watch him or is it played in Brighton.
ReplyDeleteIn Bishop's Stortford, I think. No, I shall not be going.
DeleteGood luck Kimbo and team!
ReplyDeleteI agree. It would be awful to be beaten by over 70's.
DeleteNo, Cro. It would be generous of the fifties team to let themselves be beaten by their elders.
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I don't think they would see it like that, but they may bowl a few 'under-arms'.
DeleteYoung men in their 50s playing against old men in their 70s? That's just not cricket! By the way, if you are expecting to see another century I regretfully inform you that it is 75 years away and unless there's a massive breakthrough in medical science, it is extremely unlikely that you will make it my friend.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly believe that my son is 51. Have my maths gone crazy?
DeleteIt doesn't pay to underestimate the older generation. It's surprising how nifty - and shifty -some of them can be!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck to Kimbo and team - I hope he goes out in a blaze of glory.
I hope so too.
DeleteThat should be a good game. May the best team win.
ReplyDeleteI shall be eager to check the result on Monday morning; unless I get a victory call.
DeleteMaybe one day Kimbo will be playing for England in the over 70s. Meantime I bet his team wins. Youth 😂
ReplyDeleteYes, the over 50's youngsters should have the advantage; although none of them has played for England.
DeleteIf the over 70's hear his comment, they will play the game of a lifetime and win.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they will anyway, just to prove a point. I hope the St John Ambulance folk will be on hand.
DeleteOver 70 verses 50? Does this match also allow wheelchairs and canes?
ReplyDeleteI usually do not attend field sporting events, but maybe I'd enjoy this match.
Have you ever seen the old people's 100 metres sprints? They are both funny and inspiring. See YouTube.
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