Retirement news.......but not Her Ladyship

Sad news hit me at 9.30am yesterday morning that Anthony McGrath was retiring with immediate effect from all types of cricket. He is a super 'Tyke' and will be missed by the supporters. I. Lady Lainey wish him well in what ever he does now. And I want reiterate that I DO NOT to see the word retirement bandied around in conjunction with his Royal Rynanness!

However I think that Anthony's  career was summed up by this statement.

He has given every ounce of blood, sweat and tears to the county and his role within the dressing room will be sadly missed”

Martyn MoxonYorkshire director of cricket


Also super big besty wishes to Lou Vincent who last summer drove around the UK in a battlescarred camper van raising funds as he was doing his rounds, has decided to retire. Once again I, Lady Lainey send best wishes  out to Lou  and I hope that if he decides to drive around the UK this summer he will stop in at Tykes Towers for tea. #alwayswelcome.

More cricket news in New Zealand England are chasing 269 and are currently 79-0 (6.33am UK time). Ross Taylor hit 100 for NZ and Brendon McCullum hit 74 off 36 balls. England have put out an unchanged side. Their target is 270 and it is hard to say what will happen in Napier. Only to say that England have to win this match to hope of a chance of the series.

Scotland are off to UAE, ( has to be better than here) and have called up Veteran Neil Carter who will be capped for the first time. Their match against is against Afganistan. Dave Murphy Rob Taylor, Matt Machan and Ian Wardlaw ( Tyke!) also make their debut for the team. There is a lot going on over in Shajah between now and 15th March so stay posted for results and views!

News from Northamptonshire is that they have signed Australian bowler Trent Copeland, he will arrive before the game on 10th of April and will be with the club until June. Copeland come to the teams from New South Wales and with top credentials. This tops the team up for the season as they had already secured Cameron White for the T20 series.

So with all the crickety news out of the way, how the flipping heck is Lady Lainey's day going to pan out. Well today is...
Drive to super swanky Lady Lainey office.
Drink first of many cups of coffee
Shout at boys
Look pretty
Shout at boys
Get in limo drive to......

FAT FIGHTERS!!!!!

A Bientot!