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its quite off-putting to watch the bowlers spit on and polish their balls. the entire fielding side appear to take a share in this activity – taking turns to add their spit to the leather and rub it in. it’s probably a superstitious thing.
apparently, one needs to wet one side of a ball and shine
it up for it to swerve inwards (or outwards) to hit the stumps behind the batsman’s leg.
I propose that a dog could be utilised for this; as mascot/ ball salivator. he/she could sit obediently beside the umpire while the balls are bowled and then trained to scamper up to the bowler to give the ball a good licking. obviously the dog would be trained not to assist with fielding.
info - cricket balls
http://www.answers....opic/cricket-ball-2
[po, Aug 26 2005]
http://www.asiahome...chair_Singapore.jpg
[calum, Aug 26 2005]
Fido warming up
http://gd.tuwien.ac...ages/df1987-271.gif
[Shz, Aug 26 2005]
Lick surcharge
http://www.cartoons...lowres/jkon497l.jpg
[mbedded, Oct 19 2010]
[link]
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Re training: perhaps clamp the dog in the link. |
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Oh, the things you learn here at the Bakery. I had thought cricket and baseball had similar rules for spit ball polish; I was wrong. |
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Should this be 'swing it with Fido' or even
'reverse swing it with Fido'. Or is that
something different? |
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A Saint Bernard would be perfect. |
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I'm fascinated that there are people who spit on and polish their balls. |
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Think slider or curveball, then remember that in cricket the ball usually bounces before the batsman hits it. |
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Matthew Hoggard's dog was there today funnily enough. |
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oops. I deleted gnome! so sorry mate... |
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he said it wasn't his dog but the same haircut or something - I was going to retort that the commentator said it was his dog. |
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once again, so sorry, gt. :( |
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I can't believe I did that - there's a first! |
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[DrCurry] I see. We're still pretty confused by cricket here in the States. |
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You can borrow Sammo if you like. That way you could have a wet 'n slobbery side. |
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damn it - I did it again. I need glasses. sorry, RS. please post that again! |
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Automatic penaty for roughing the bowl ... show of hand is waived. |
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Just to clarify, Sammo is a dog. |
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after the 'Wimbledon' flick, I can't wait for the forthcoming sequel 'The Ashes' a love story with sordid bits / ball tampering investigated by a forensic team / bestiality (oh sorry, it was just his haircut!) / tears, laughter, fall-about comedy, tantrums and YES! success at last for the good guys... England beat the Aussies |
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fingers crossed, I have not put the mockers on the remaining two tests. |
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They could even make a cute little dog cricketer outfit for it. OOOh, just imagine, a little hat, and a litter v-necked sweater!!! Ooh, I'd watch the entire match just to see the little mite running around! |
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- By the way, I love the link [Shz] |
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sorry, getting a bit excited here... |
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Dogs - hmmm, fuckin useless. |
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What if the dog had high standards and refused to slobber on the foreign object? AS IF you could find such a dog. [+] |
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Obviously the dog would have to be a Spitz. |
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you created an account for that? amazed. |
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[amazed] er, [po] No. This makes two (steps carefully away from keyboard) |
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Too late, [Whistlebritches], you're hooked for life now. |
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I use sweat meself, Spittin's for girls! |
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To get extra accounts? You work far too hard, Dear
Dr. |
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Nah, fer polishin' me balls, silly! |
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