Sad day in cricket

Today  brings very sad  news at the passing of Martin Crowe, one of the greats of New Zealand cricket.

Crowe was regarded as one of their greatest batsmen, and had captained the Kiwis in 16 tests. He scored 17 centuries and 5.444 runs, with a highest score of 299 against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 1991.

He was also named as Wisden cricketer of the year in 1985.

Martin had been diagnosed with Lymphoma and after treatment  received the all clear in 2012, however it was confirmed that it had returned in 2014. This time the disease was terminal and he sadly lost his fight yesterday.

Martin was influential in many cricketers careers most especially that of besty cricket chum Joe Scuderi who became involved with the Italian National team, through Martin.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
We in the Walker/Robinson family know only too well the effects of Lymphoma.

RIP.


Yorkshire announced their 18 man squad for the upcoming pre season tour of The UAE.

No jollies for Jonny Bairstow who is being given a bit of R & R at home, ready for the upcoming season.

However His Royal Ryanness is named and will be running down to get his towel on the lounger as early as possible.

TLJL is also named in the squad, he has just returned from his winter in Australia so he will be desperate to get back to a bit of sunshine.

They are taking on The MCC squad and I for one am expecting a good result.

no pressure on the boys!!!


I am getting myself gee'd up for tonight when I am off to listen to Dr Dean Allen give his talk on his book ' Empire, War and cricket in South Africa'

I am looking forward to this a lot!!!

Will tell more tomorrow.

Right now time to head off and do...............................WORK.....................sorry I hate using swear words!