Thailand Needs Cricket

[pastitche]

Cricket is an absurd game, 11 vs 2! Let both sides take the field and see how the fielding side cope with being tackled and additionally introduce the offside rule.

Cheerleaders would be good though.

[brit1984]

Cricket is an absurd game, 11 vs 2! Let both sides take the field and see how the fielding side cope with being tackled and additionally introduce the offside rule.

Cheerleaders would be good though.

And sometimes those 2 can hold their own against the 11 for several hours...

I assume you were one of the tennis squad who always dreamed of holding a proper bat, but never had the chance; I am sorry for that

I hope that you will discover the joys of cricket in your next life (assuming buddhism is correct)

[brit1984]

'cough' as I remember 'Cricket' is the product name of a disposable cigarette lighter...

and, yes there is Jiminy Cricket; an animated Walt Disney character who had a homosexual relationship with the puppet Pinocchio which was sublimated by the censors in the 1950s...

English perversion in SE Asia should be discouraged...

It seems you have totally misunderstood

Cricket is a wonderful sport that can change lives, and even societies; Australia (as I already mentioned) being a shining example of this

I can only express my sorrow for your situation and condemn those that have led you down this path

Edited May 12, 2012 by brit1984

[brit1984]

stupid boring game its a long version of baseball and that boring to,like all sport, this summer we have have a load of crap live from london , this would drive you to drink

I think you should watch some cricket; an appreciation of the game might engender a more positive outlook on life

All cricket followers know that it only takes one good partnership, or a couple of quick wickets, to change the game

[brit1984]

As a reminder, we have identified and discussed many issues in Thailand that could be remedied by cricket

Can anyone think of an issue in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

[kevjohn]

As a reminder, we have identified and discussed many issues in Thailand that could be remedied by cricket

Can anyone think of an issue in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

I think the best answer for that maybe "Up to you"

[David48]

Thai fashion standards could also be improved if the young and trendy started to wear cricket jumpers in the bars and restaurants

I'm not so sure ...

[David48]

'cough' as I remember 'Cricket' ...

English perversion in SE Asia should be discouraged...

tutsiwarrior ...

a certain someone might be tempted to play in the team ...

Edited May 12, 2012 by David48

[kevjohn]

Well Guys.......When does this game start?

Have organised the cheer squad with uniforms but can't post pictures

as it is against sponsers rules.

An for all the aussie fans......well I have taught the girls our cheer theme

"Come on aussie come on,come on" as well as supplied a few kangaroos

and koalas

So, as I say, the girls are ready and waiting to go.

Just need the thumbs up.

Also, Plopmeister has been a great help.

Thank for that David48.

Edited May 12, 2012 by kevjohn

[David48]

Well Guys.......When does this game start?

Have organised the cheer squad with uniforms but can't post pictures

as it is against sponsers rules.

An for all the aussie fans......well I have taught the girls our cheer theme

"Come on aussie come on,come on" as well as supplied a few kangaroos

and koalas

So, as I say, the girls are ready and waiting to go.

Just need the thumbs up.

Also, Plopmeister has been a great help.

Thank for that David48.

kevjohn, your enthusiasm inspires me ... but this is the OP's thread ... so I defer to him and looking at the current time in Thailand, it's not past first coffee there.

Edited May 12, 2012 by David48

[kevjohn]

Well Guys.......When does this game start?

Have organised the cheer squad with uniforms but can't post pictures

as it is against sponsers rules.

An for all the aussie fans......well I have taught the girls our cheer theme

"Come on aussie come on,come on" as well as supplied a few kangaroos

and koalas

So, as I say, the girls are ready and waiting to go.

Just need the thumbs up.

Also, Plopmeister has been a great help.

Thank for that David48.

kevjohn, your enthusiasm inspires me ... but this is the OP's thread ... so I defer to him and looking at the current time in Thailand, it's not past first coffee there.

This time zone difference is realy a challenge.

Come to think of it ( I do a lot of thinking ) if I was to be asked to bowl,

then that would be OK, as the batesmen would be safe due to the fact

that they would not be at the crease yet.

So if the team requires another bowler, then I could be available.

[kurnell]

Thailand already has a cricket league with 3 divisions, with cricket sixes annually in Bangkok (2), Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket. There is also a junior cricket league with teams from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Petchabun and Khon Kaen. The best cricketer from Thailand used to play for Australia under 19s. If anyone wants to play cricket they can join the Siam CC http://siamcc.org/

That is very interesting

I think it should be in the school curriculum, and every village should have their own team(s)

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It is in the Prem school curriculum in Chiang Mai

If so, do you think that learning cricket is enlightening Thais in the follies of their ways.

Unfortunately most of the kids in the Thai national teams are local injuns

[endure]

Thailand needs a national sport that everyone can rally around. Regardless of what it is.

Muay Thai?

Takraw?

[endure]

"Some obvious examples of improvements that could be engendered by a government, or possible NGO, led programme to spread cricket around the kingdom, are as follows:

Increased levels of strategic thinking

Physical and mental endurance and stamina, including better concentration

Improved English language skills

Willingness to work hard, over an extended period of time, to achieve objectives

Flexibility to accept losses or set-backs with dignity

Greater awareness of health and safety issues"

To all the above - why?

[brit1984]

As a reminder, we have identified and discussed many issues in Thailand that could be remedied by cricket

Can anyone think of an issue in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

I think the best answer for that maybe "Up to you"

Of course, I forgot we discussed that already... as a reminder here is my response from post #61... The "up to you" attitude would be solved by the instant decision making (and clear communication of your view) required to survive when running between the wicket.

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[brit1984]

"Some obvious examples of improvements that could be engendered by a government, or possible NGO, led programme to spread cricket around the kingdom, are as follows:

Increased levels of strategic thinking

Physical and mental endurance and stamina, including better concentration

Improved English language skills

Willingness to work hard, over an extended period of time, to achieve objectives

Flexibility to accept losses or set-backs with dignity

Greater awareness of health and safety issues"

To all the above - why?

What do you mean?

I think we have discussed practical examples of each of those general improvement described above

Are you suggesting cricket does not promote these attributes?

Again, I would suggest that you look towards Australia as a shining example of what can be achieved through cricket

[necronx99]

"Some obvious examples of improvements that could be engendered by a government, or possible NGO, led programme to spread cricket around the kingdom, are as follows:

Increased levels of strategic thinking

Physical and mental endurance and stamina, including better concentration

Improved English language skills

Willingness to work hard, over an extended period of time, to achieve objectives

Flexibility to accept losses or set-backs with dignity

Greater awareness of health and safety issues"

To all the above - why?

Homogenization is an obsession.

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[brit1984]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

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[plopmeister]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

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I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

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.

[kevjohn]

"Some obvious examples of improvements that could be engendered by a government, or possible NGO, led programme to spread cricket around the kingdom, are as follows:

Increased levels of strategic thinking

Physical and mental endurance and stamina, including better concentration

Improved English language skills

Willingness to work hard, over an extended period of time, to achieve objectives

Flexibility to accept losses or set-backs with dignity

Greater awareness of health and safety issues"

To all the above - why?

What do you mean?

I think we have discussed practical examples of each of those general improvement described above

Are you suggesting cricket does not promote these attributes?

Again, I would suggest that you look towards Australia as a shining example of what can be achieved through cricket

As I said In a previous post......... cricket was not a game that I was a fan of, but you only have to look at my posts

to see how this wonderfull game, has changed my view.

I love this job as coach of our cheer squad.

Better than fielding, batting and that strenuous bowling but...hay....I will do what

ever my good captain and vice captain ask.

So taking that into account..........cricket can certainly change a persons way of thinking.

[kevjohn]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

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I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

So sorry to hear this news

Will it affect your assistance with the coaching of our beautiful Cheer Squad.

If so.......don't worry. Now that David48 has put me on the correct course, I will be able to handle

the coaching job on my own.

Edited May 13, 2012 by kevjohn

[kevjohn]

See what an afternoon 40 winks does.

[brit1984]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

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I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

Sorry to hear that

On the positive side now is the perfect time to practice your batting swing; practicing batting one-handed is the key to avoiding using too much bottom hand (and risk hitting the ball in the air) but when your right hand is not in a sling, it is always difficult to resist using both hands

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[kevjohn]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

Sorry to hear that

On the positive side now is the perfect time to practice your batting swing; practicing batting one-handed is the key to avoiding using too much bottom hand (and risk hitting the ball in the air) but when your right hand is not in a sling, it is always difficult to resist using both hands

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Does that mean to say that, if I AM asked to bat, I should have my right arm in a sling?

[brit1984]

See what an afternoon 40 winks does.

kevjohn... I noticed you just provided a detailed response on a thread in the support forum and did not even mention the upcoming trials for your squad... please stay focused

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[brit1984]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

Sorry to hear that

On the positive side now is the perfect time to practice your batting swing; practicing batting one-handed is the key to avoiding using too much bottom hand (and risk hitting the ball in the air) but when your right hand is not in a sling, it is always difficult to resist using both hands

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Does that mean to say that, if I AM asked to bat, I should have my right arm in a sling?

Yes as this will prevent any temptation to slog out and allow you to concentrate on your job of defending the final ball (or two balls) of the over so that your senior batting partner can keep strike

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[plopmeister]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

So sorry to hear this news

Will it affect your assistance with the coaching of our beautiful Cheer Squad.

I was thinking of using my sling first to make the girls feel safe and then to hide my drugged hankie....I know its more Jeff Bridges than Trent Bridges but that is the only cricketing link I can think of...

[kevjohn]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

So sorry to hear this news

Will it affect your assistance with the coaching of our beautiful Cheer Squad.

I was thinking of using my sling first to make the girls feel safe and then to hide my drugged hankie....I know its more Jeff Bridges than Trent Bridges but that is the only cricketing link I can think of...

Jeff Bridges and Trent Bridges.......are the over the rivers Jeff and Trent.

[StreetCowboy]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

So sorry to hear this news

Will it affect your assistance with the coaching of our beautiful Cheer Squad.

If so.......don't worry. Now that David48 has put me on the correct course, I will be able to handle

the coaching job on my own.

I can help handle the cheerleaders...

[StreetCowboy]

Can anyone think of any problems in Thailand that cannot be fixed by cricket?

I fell down the bloody stairs yesterday..

Sent using my left hand cos my right is in a sling..please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules

.

Sorry to hear that

On the positive side now is the perfect time to practice your batting swing; practicing batting one-handed is the key to avoiding using too much bottom hand (and risk hitting the ball in the air) but when your right hand is not in a sling, it is always difficult to resist using both hands [My bold; SC]

...

That applies to so much more than batting...

Edited May 13, 2012 by StreetCowboy