NH vs Kensington 28th June 2009
28th June 2009

Following on from their fine win at Capel on Saturday, the Sunday team are playing Kensington, quite a strong side, who enjoy their cricket and have one of the finest fixture cards I've ever seen. Anyway, we join the action as the visiting batsmen are making hay in the sun and NH's answer to Shane and Murali are trying to stem the flow!!

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In an attempt to stem the flow, the Chairman uses all his flight and guile to command respect from the free scoring batsmen
In an attempt to stem the flow, the Chairman uses all his flight and guile to command respect from the free scoring batsmen
And at the other end, Joey is slowing the scoring rate as well
And at the other end, Joey is slowing the scoring rate as well
And forcing the batsmen to play some interesting shots!
And forcing the batsmen to play some interesting shots!
Having sussed the Chairman, the batsman drives confidently
Having sussed the Chairman, the batsman drives confidently
And then smashes one for 4!
And then smashes one for 4!
After the drinks, and having taken a wicket, the new batsman has trouble reading the wise old master of spin
After the drinks, and having taken a wicket, the new batsman has trouble reading the wise old master of spin
Having got to the other end, he attempts a reverse sweep - very badly, and much to the bemusement of Joey
Having got to the other end, he attempts a reverse sweep - very badly, and much to the bemusement of Joey
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, he fails miserably again the very next ball
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, he fails miserably again the very next ball
Joey coils for the appeal as the charging batsman misses the ball. Alas, the ball missed the stumps and Ollie missed the ball!!
Joey coils for the appeal as the charging batsman misses the ball. Alas, the ball missed the stumps and Ollie missed the ball!!
The wise old heads at NH know when to give up chasing a ball as the rather daunting boundaries rush towards them. Goulis has yet to gain that knowledge and slides himself into the fence!
The wise old heads at NH know when to give up chasing a ball as the rather daunting boundaries rush towards them. Goulis has yet to gain that knowledge and slides himself into the fence!
Meanwhile, the Chairman gets one to turn and bounce leaving everyone staring in disbelief
Meanwhile, the Chairman gets one to turn and bounce leaving everyone staring in disbelief
Joey's quicker arm ball deceives the batsmen and hits Ollie straight between the eyes. Note that in the background, Guesty displays masonic tendencies!
Joey's quicker arm ball deceives the batsmen and hits Ollie straight between the eyes. Note that in the background, Guesty displays masonic tendencies!
Spot the ball as Joey induces an edge
Spot the ball as Joey induces an edge
It's really not Ollie's day as he again fails to spot the quicker one!
It's really not Ollie's day as he again fails to spot the quicker one!
Alex into the attack, and the runs begin to flow as the overs run out
Alex into the attack, and the runs begin to flow as the overs run out
The skipper joins the fray and the run fest begins
The skipper joins the fray and the run fest begins
Throwing the kitchen sink comes to mind!
Throwing the kitchen sink comes to mind!
Umpire Adam decides his biceps need a tadge more sun
Umpire Adam decides his biceps need a tadge more sun
As the mayhem continues, Messrs Chairman and Secretary converse - surely finesmaster Morgs must punish such a lack of concentration on the playing field?
As the mayhem continues, Messrs Chairman and Secretary converse - surely finesmaster Morgs must punish such a lack of concentration on the playing field?
Meanwhile, the onslaught continues
Meanwhile, the onslaught continues
and young Alex is not a happy bunny. The Wyatt/Cleal brothers together conceded well over 100 runs in their short spells (8 overs max per bowler) oh dear!!
and young Alex is not a happy bunny. The Wyatt/Cleal brothers together conceded well over 100 runs in their short spells (8 overs max per bowler) oh dear!!
NH batting, Joey and Dazzer to lead the attack. Dazzer stands ready
NH batting, Joey and Dazzer to lead the attack. Dazzer stands ready
The crowd (Morgs, Malc, Derek, Steady, Des and the new boy take limited interest in proceedings. Oh, that's Wyo in the middle, the sightscreen is to the left!
The crowd (Morgs, Malc, Derek, Steady, Des and the new boy take limited interest in proceedings. Oh, that's Wyo in the middle, the sightscreen is to the left!
Joey as ever attacks from the start
Joey as ever attacks from the start