Thailand Needs Cricket

[BookMan]

Like this thread, Cricket needs to opened to a wider audience.

This thread, and cricket in general, should be compulsory for all

Things compulsory end up being punishments...I prefer to say available for all..

Indeed as I would rather watch the grass grow.

Cricket, the only sport that is more boring than golf.

Steady on!!! Don't forget Tennis!

[plopmeister]

Like this thread, Cricket needs to opened to a wider audience.

This thread, and cricket in general, should be compulsory for all

Things compulsory end up being punishments...I prefer to say available for all..

Indeed as I would rather watch the grass grow.

Cricket, the only sport that is more boring than golf.

But you can...even sitting in a beer tent in vest and shorts......which you can't in golf..

[KeyserSoze01]

This thread, and cricket in general, should be compulsory for all

Things compulsory end up being punishments...I prefer to say available for all..

Indeed as I would rather watch the grass grow.

Cricket, the only sport that is more boring than golf.

Steady on!!! Don't forget Tennis!

Perhaps, but Tennis has those lovely Russian birds wearing tight britches.

[plopmeister]

I reckon the game would draw bigger crowds if the wickie, bowler and both batsmen wore mics so that we could all enjoy the sledging...

[brit1984]

I missed a few pages here so I can't be sure if this has been covered...

One of the problems to be overcome while introducing Cricket to the Thai masses is of course the immediate availability of playing grounds.

I have a solution to this impediment

There are thousands of vacant sites about the countryside. Some are grassed, some have concrete and rubble strewn about, some are shells of buildings now vacated or never completed.

All of these would all make perfect cricket grounds.

Hybrid rules would be needed to cater for the state of these playing fields:. A combination of the Official Rules of Cricket and the Rules of Backyard cricket.

Some examples:

Over the fence into the adjoining noodle bar is six and out!

One handed catch off the side of the unfinished/bankrupt condo building is out!

Hit into a pile of rubble and not able to be found is 'lost ball', no more runs allowed.

Automatic wicket keeper (tree/fence/wall)

I'm sure there are many more tweaks that could be made.

Indeed, such pitches would be excellent for practice, and will likely allow the Thai national team to develop some unique skills; most notably, they should be very good at avoiding bumping into each other when going after a catch, as they will have learnt (by the process of evolution) to keep an eye out for hazards in the surrounding environment.

Instead of pigeons on the field there will be sleeping packs of Soi Dogs

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

[plopmeister]

I think Thailand has enough Russians in tight britches without cricket getting involved...that is after all what the thread is about...but I DID appreciate the effort..

[plopmeister]

I missed a few pages here so I can't be sure if this has been covered...

One of the problems to be overcome while introducing Cricket to the Thai masses is of course the immediate availability of playing grounds.

I have a solution to this impediment

There are thousands of vacant sites about the countryside. Some are grassed, some have concrete and rubble strewn about, some are shells of buildings now vacated or never completed.

All of these would all make perfect cricket grounds.

Hybrid rules would be needed to cater for the state of these playing fields:. A combination of the Official Rules of Cricket and the Rules of Backyard cricket.

Some examples:

Over the fence into the adjoining noodle bar is six and out!

One handed catch off the side of the unfinished/bankrupt condo building is out!

Hit into a pile of rubble and not able to be found is 'lost ball', no more runs allowed.

Automatic wicket keeper (tree/fence/wall)

I'm sure there are many more tweaks that could be made.

Indeed, such pitches would be excellent for practice, and will likely allow the Thai national team to develop some unique skills; most notably, they should be very good at avoiding bumping into each other when going after a catch, as they will have learnt (by the process of evolution) to keep an eye out for hazards in the surrounding environment.

Instead of pigeons on the field there will be sleeping packs of Soi Dogs

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Dakling.....kicket bawn hit old tempen...monk need new one....only 1 million baht..

[BookMan]

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Speaking of the Marketing power of BarGirls...

Forget Connect Four and Jenga...

All BarGirls should be set up with the nice board game of Test Match!!

Soon BarGirls around Thailand will become addicted to Cricket, begging their boyfriend Brother to start playing!

for those who are not familiar...i have attached a Vid

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[brit1984]

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Speaking of the Marketing power of BarGirls...

Forget Connect Four and Jenga...

All BarGirls should be set up with the nice board game of Test Match!!

Soon BarGirls around Thailand will become addicted to Cricket, begging their boyfriend Brother to start playing!

for those who are not familiar...i have attached a Vid

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Wow!... where can I buy it?

[brit1984]

I reckon the game would draw bigger crowds if the wickie, bowler and both batsmen wore mics so that we could all enjoy the sledging...

Or promise that all spectators will be entered into a lottery

As a positive externality, the requirement of a sales-team to sell the tickets on the streets (and in restaurants) would create many jobs and boost the economy

Edited May 19, 2012 by brit1984

[BookMan]

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Speaking of the Marketing power of BarGirls...

Forget Connect Four and Jenga...

All BarGirls should be set up with the nice board game of Test Match!!

Soon BarGirls around Thailand will become addicted to Cricket, begging their boyfriend Brother to start playing!

for those who are not familiar...i have attached a Vid

[media=]

[/media]

Wow!... where can I buy it?

Maybe only ebay these days...but im sure once the BarGirl demand starts up we can have a hundred thousand made up in China in next to no time at all!

[brit1984]

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Speaking of the Marketing power of BarGirls...

Forget Connect Four and Jenga...

All BarGirls should be set up with the nice board game of Test Match!!

Soon BarGirls around Thailand will become addicted to Cricket, begging their boyfriend Brother to start playing!

for those who are not familiar...i have attached a Vid

[media=]

[/media]

Wow!... where can I buy it?

Maybe only ebay these days...but im sure once the BarGirl demand starts up we can have a hundred thousand made up in China in next to no time at all!

What about OTOP?

[David48]

Perhaps, but Tennis has those lovely Russian birds wearing tight britches.

KeyserSoze01 ... I appreciate your effort to introduce a visual element into this conversation ... might improve readership ...

[kevjohn]

I think Thailand has enough Russians in tight britches without cricket getting involved...that is after all what the thread is about...but I DID appreciate the effort..

Must agree....

[kevjohn]

and a new template email will be distributed between all bar-girls (and onto all their Farang darlings):

Hello lovely darling of me

Buffalo dead with ball of cricket in head

I sad and parents sad very

Need money 1000 baht buffalo new need now

Need money now please please

Love you long time forever always

x x x x x x x x x

Speaking of the Marketing power of BarGirls...

Forget Connect Four and Jenga...

All BarGirls should be set up with the nice board game of Test Match!!

Soon BarGirls around Thailand will become addicted to Cricket, begging their boyfriend Brother to start playing!

for those who are not familiar...i have attached a Vid

[media=]

[/media]

Wow!... where can I buy it?

Maybe only ebay these days...but im sure once the BarGirl demand starts up we can have a hundred thousand made up in China in next to no time at all!

BookMan

Thank you re post #578....

And to reply to this post

Please keep the cost of the tea money....... Down

[kevjohn]

I reckon the game would draw bigger crowds if the wickie, bowler and both batsmen wore mics so that we could all enjoy the sledging...

Or promise that all spectators will be entered into a lottery

As a positive externality, the requirement of a sales-team to sell the tickets on the streets (and in restaurants) would create many jobs and boost the economy

And our sales team could have a similar uniform as our cheer squad........to attract customers...

Edited May 19, 2012 by kevjohn

[kevjohn]

Perhaps, but Tennis has those lovely Russian birds wearing tight britches.

KeyserSoze01 ... I appreciate your effort to introduce a visual element into this conversation ... might improve readership ...

OOOH! ......someone is trying to send me blind....

[BookMan]

Maybe only ebay these days...but im sure once the BarGirl demand starts up we can have a hundred thousand made up in China in next to no time at all!

What about OTOP?

Getting some Villages on board would be a good idea. Help to spread the word.

[kevjohn]

Maybe only ebay these days...but im sure once the BarGirl demand starts up we can have a hundred thousand made up in China in next to no time at all!

What about OTOP?

Getting some Villages on board would be a good idea. Help to spread the word.

Of the Lord.....

[kevjohn]

Well guys….have some bad news……Me aussie pigeons have gone on strike.

Yeah…..more money, shorter hours, longer lunch breaks, triple pay for overtime,

6 month holidays, 9 months maternity leave, 2 months sick leave, so as you can see, I’m up the creek without a paddle. Unable to upload any replies.

Now ……this is the good news…..my Thai pigeons have not yet become involved re these claims being made by my aussie pigeons, so, I will be able to read all replies, as they are up loaded from Thailand.

And Boss…. Please don’t include "Aussie to Thai Union Communications" in

“Why Thailand Needs Cricket”

Edited May 20, 2012 by kevjohn

[plopmeister]

“Why Thailand Needs Cricket”

Well It stopped Mrs Ploppy watching crap Thai soaps last night.....

Whilst I was fulfilling my social obligations by contributing to this thread ( and drinking ALOT of wine) Mrs Ploppy was out on the farm picking mushrooms...she did 20Kg of the buggers..(picked and cleaned!)....all by herself.

...Farm Girl...are you taking notes..??

[plopmeister]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

[brit1984]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

We had the trials for the cheerleaders squad this morning; where were you?

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[plopmeister]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

We had the trials for the cheerleaders squad this morning; where were you?

Please don't tell me they were found guilty.??.

It is very important that our cheer leaders should look innocent even if they have to handle wayward balls...

Edited May 20, 2012 by plopmeister

[plopmeister]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

We had the trials for the cheerleaders squad this morning; where were you?

Please don't tell me they were found guilty.??.

It is very important that our cheer leaders should look innocent even if they have to handle wayward balls...

Are they seeking bails?????

[plopmeister]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

We had the trials for the cheerleaders squad this morning; where were you?

Please don't tell me they were found guilty.??.

It is very important that our cheer leaders should look innocent even if they have to handle wayward balls...

Are they seeking bails?????

I have one in my pocket......ooops not its not its a stump....

[plopmeister]

Time in the nets can be quite lonely but if your bowler is Mont Clair, that infamous South African spinner, it enables you to....oh shit here comes another one....

[brit1984]

I have one in my pocket......ooops not its not its a stump....

Awful

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[plopmeister]

I have one in my pocket......ooops not its not its a stump....

Awful

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Yes and I shall retire in disGrace from the thread...

599 for one...

[brit1984]

Where is everybody?? It's like I have turned up at the wrong ground.................

Ummmm...Are we playing at home today??

We had the trials for the cheerleaders squad this morning; where were you?

Please don't tell me they were found guilty.??.

It is very important that our cheer leaders should look innocent even if they have to handle wayward balls...

KJ told me to wait outside while he interviewed each of the cheerleaders individually; I don't know what happened exactly but most of them came out crying

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