Eddie

Looks like the neighbours have got the exterminators in.

Perhaps it's the format of the early stages of the tournament which encourages such sterile, turgid, safety-first anti-football.
24 teams whittled down to 16 after the group stages means that' in 4 out of 6 cases, third place is 'good enough'. Just 1 positive result out of 6 in England's group - this is becoming the norm in these top-heavy, bloated tournaments.

Perhaps it's the format of the early stages of the tournament which encourages such sterile, turgid, safety-first anti-football.
24 teams whittled down to 16 after the group stages means that' in 4 out of 6 cases, third place is 'good enough'. Just 1 positive result out of 6 in England's group - this is becoming the norm in these top-heavy, bloated tournaments.

Perhaps it's the format of the early stages of the tournament which encourages such sterile, turgid, safety-first anti-football.
24 teams whittled down to 16 after the group stages means that' in 4 out of 6 cases, third place is 'good enough'. Just 1 positive result out of 6 in England's group - this is becoming the norm in these top-heavy, bloated tournaments.

Perhaps it's the format of the early stages of the tournament which encourages such sterile, turgid, safety-first anti-football.
24 teams whittled down to 16 after the group stages means that' in 4 out of 6 cases, third place is 'good enough'. Just 1 positive result out of 6 in England's group - this is becoming the norm in these top-heavy, bloated tournaments.

Perhaps it's the format of the early stages of the tournament which encourages such sterile, turgid, safety-first anti-football.
24 teams whittled down to 16 after the group stages means that' in 4 out of 6 cases, third place is 'good enough'. Just 1 positive result out of 6 in England's group - this is becoming the norm in these top-heavy, bloated tournaments.

It was exhilarating, and at times immensely frustrating, watching the stop-start nature of the rain-interrupted game, but goodness me, how wonderful in the end to see the bread-stealers evicted.
Rashid Khan has the air of invincibility about him. He strode to the wicket with Afghanistan in desperate trouble at 93-5 with just two overs and two balls remaining. He faced 10 of the remaining 14 deliveries and smashed three of his side's paltry total of just four maximums. 115-5 at the close.
Bangladesh therefore needed 116 to win in 73 deliveries to go through to the semis and send the Aussies home, and with Litton Das smashing the ball to all parts while wickets fell at the other end to Naveen-Ul-Haq during the powerplay, it was definitely on. Enter Rashid again as the powerplay drew to a close, this time with ball in hand. It took just three deliveries to bag his first scalp.
Four mesmerising Rashid overs later, and the Bangladesh run chase was in tatters with three more in the hutch, all courtesy of the world's finest T20 twirly, but it still looked as though they would limp home to win the game and give Australia a lifeline. Rain came and went, and they oscillated around the D/L par score - a run ahead, a couple behind....
Enter the quicks again. First Gulbadin Naib enticed Tanzim into a cross-batted hoik - a leading edge and Nabi gleefully accepted the skier at cover. A couple of overs later, Litton Das had eked out a few more precious runs and completed his half-century.
An exchange of singles at the start of the 18th over then - DROPPED! A tough return chance offered by Litton Das was declined by Naveen. The single brought Taskin back on strike, only for him to chop on. Then.... you've guessed it - rain again as the last man, Mustafizur, walked out to the crease.  Mercifully, there was barely time to bring the lightest sheet on - and off - before Naveen was charging in again.
A prod, a miss, the thwack of leather on pad brought the appeal, followed by the inevitable finger of death. It was as plumb as pudding. Cue pandemonium as half of Afghanistan invaded Kingston. Afghanistan had basically knocked both Bangladesh and Australia out of the T20 World Cup.
Spare a thought for Litton Das - not many people carry their bat in the 'Electric rounders' form of the game. He batted beautifully, finishing unbeaten with 54 to his name. Rashid Khan, almost inexplicably, was not 'player of the match'. That honour went to Naveen-Ul-Haq, and I could get to bed.

It was exhilarating, and at times immensely frustrating, watching the stop-start nature of the rain-interrupted game, but goodness me, how wonderful in the end to see the bread-stealers evicted.
Rashid Khan has the air of invincibility about him. He strode to the wicket with Afghanistan in desperate trouble at 93-5 with just two overs and two balls remaining. He faced 10 of the remaining 14 deliveries and smashed three of his side's paltry total of just four maximums. 115-5 at the close.
Bangladesh therefore needed 116 to win in 73 deliveries to go through to the semis and send the Aussies home, and with Litton Das smashing the ball to all parts while wickets fell at the other end to Naveen-Ul-Haq during the powerplay, it was definitely on. Enter Rashid again as the powerplay drew to a close, this time with ball in hand. It took just three deliveries to bag his first scalp.
Four mesmerising Rashid overs later, and the Bangladesh run chase was in tatters with three more in the hutch, all courtesy of the world's finest T20 twirly, but it still looked as though they would limp home to win the game and give Australia a lifeline. Rain came and went, and they oscillated around the D/L par score - a run ahead, a couple behind....
Enter the quicks again. First Gulbadin Naib enticed Tanzim into a cross-batted hoik - a leading edge and Nabi gleefully accepted the skier at cover. A couple of overs later, Litton Das had eked out a few more precious runs and completed his half-century.
An exchange of singles at the start of the 18th over then - DROPPED! A tough return chance offered by Litton Das was declined by Naveen. The single brought Taskin back on strike, only for him to chop on. Then.... you've guessed it - rain again as the last man, Mustafizur, walked out to the crease.  Mercifully, there was barely time to bring the lightest sheet on - and off - before Naveen was charging in again.
A prod, a miss, the thwack of leather on pad brought the appeal, followed by the inevitable finger of death. It was as plumb as pudding. Cue pandemonium as half of Afghanistan invaded Kingston. Afghanistan had basically knocked both Bangladesh and Australia out of the T20 World Cup.
Spare a thought for Litton Das - not many people carry their bat in the 'Electric rounders' form of the game. He batted beautifully, finishing unbeaten with 54 to his name. Rashid Khan, almost inexplicably, was not 'player of the match'. That honour went to Naveen-Ul-Haq, and I could get to bed.

Just tuning in for Afghanistan v Bangladesh now. 
Bye bye straya, with a bit of luck.

Cardboard box? You were lucky (Monty Python four Yorkshiremen sketch)
Ah! Smug mode. (Red Dwarf)

Cardboard box? You were lucky (Monty Python four Yorkshiremen sketch)
Ah! Smug mode. (Red Dwarf)

Australia in all sorts of bother here 👀

Possibly Eddie but don’t really care at the minute I’ve had a skin full of ale at £2 a pop instead of £6 at Derbyshire England are through to the semi finals and Scotland have been knocked out the euros if carling (your favourite tipple 😀)did sports days . 

For the most part, they weren't good enough to get out of bed by the looks of it.

Hope you will be attending the Chesterfield Cricket Festival at the beautiful Queens Park next week to watch Derbyshire thump Yorkshire for the seventh time in a row

He was in loan at Rotherham so fits the bill. 

12 bottles of Trappistes Rochefort 10? What kind of Father's Day present is that?
(true story - the 12 bottles bit - not the whinge. Thank you, wonderful daughter).

😂
 

Had a great day in Derby Saturday.
I was put in charge of two granddaughters for the day. 
Booked a slot at the Moorways Water Park, brilliant, had a great time, the girls loved it and i was forced to go on the slides and inflatable stuff with them.
Had half hour on Osmaston Park play area after, families having picnics in the sunshine, all good.
Went over to Markeaton Park, kids had a go on the Zip Wire, pedalo on the lake, ice creams all round etc.
There's a lot wrong with this country and towns and cities like Derby, but the vast majority of people just want to have a bit of leisure time away from the daily grind and are friendly, courteous and polite.
It felt safe and relaxed all day.

12 bottles of Trappistes Rochefort 10? What kind of Father's Day present is that?
(true story - the 12 bottles bit - not the whinge. Thank you, wonderful daughter).

I'm not really impressed with Belgian brewers.

Best....pic...EVAR!!!
RIP.

Best....pic...EVAR!!!
RIP.

Best....pic...EVAR!!!
RIP.