I truly love the game of cricket in all forms, 5 day tests, as well as 50 or 20 over games. Before Grace was born I used to love working with test cricket playing on the TV in the background, I could watch the exciting bits and work during the boring overs. Five day tests are also great for napping, the droning voices of the commentators makes for wonderful white noise and the perfect nap.

I am currently in my element because it is the Cricket World Cup, and there is cricket on everyday. Some of these games have been particularly one sided and boring but others have been very exciting.  Today’s game was one of those bite your nails, sit on the edge of your seat, close your eyes, kind of games. I don’t generally like the English cricket team and took great pleasure in watching Ireland (an Associate Country ie a Minnow Team) beat England with 5 balls to spare.  It was a very exciting game and Kevin O’ Brien scored an amazing 100 off only 50 balls to help his team win this historic match. Well done Ireland.