Tired old Tuesday

The gorgeous Murphy Fuzzy Chops

This morning I am tired, tired, tired. I am putting this down to still fighting off pleurisy, although in reality it is just 'that time of year'. Its nearly the end of the year and I am fully worn out and ready for a break.

It cannot come soon enough. believe me.

However the debate as to whether Captain Cook should stand down continues. Cook himself has said that he has 'questions' about his role..............................but does he have the answers??

Little Joey Root has been boosted up to replace said Cook, and to be honest after he put himself on to bowl the other day and took wickets  I may have to say yes.....................but I am worried that it may affect his game. Its a double edged sword, would he get the best out of the team and himself if he stepped up.

Well it is all hypothetical  at the moment and we will all hear when we hear.

What we did hear yesterday was that the lovely Abraham Benjamin has stood down as South Africa's Test captain in favour of Francois, his Huguenot 'brother'. AB had to sit out the Australian tour due to an elbow injury and hoped to be back with the team for the upcoming tour to Sri Lanka, however he is not fit and has put the team first and stepped down.
He is still ODI captain and is hoping to return in the New Year.
It is refreshing to have him say that ' The  interests of the team must outweigh the interest of any individual, including me'
If only our one day Captain had this strength of character.

And finally on the cricket front it has been announced that the next years Ashes clash will include day/night matches.
Interesting !!!!


As to the picture of Murphy Fuzzy Chops, well I just think he is wonderful and wanted to post another picture of him.

Have a great Tuesday