tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post4941423338943277954..comments2024-03-29T03:00:43.730-07:00Comments on The Old Batsman: Michael Vaughan, stop all the clocks.The Old Batsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-6768119525727448522008-12-29T09:25:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:25:00.000-08:00God knows what I did there. Seems to be okay now.L...God knows what I did there. Seems to be okay now.<BR/><BR/>Loss-related insomnia - an almost unknown condition in England. We get it before victories, which is why we're all so well rested. Pray for an old-style Saffer choke, which would be amusing, but I don't see it coming.<BR/><BR/>I think it's the nature of the beast as far as newspapers go. They all have their agendas and priorities. As a small example, I've blogged on the total lack of coverage here of the decline of Pakistan cricket. It might be the writers not bothering, but it's more likely the editors going 'no, we don't want the story'. <BR/><BR/>Then if you have a column, as so many of the lovely pros and ex-pros do, you're tied into say 700 words on the subject the desk wants, whether or not that subject demands 700 words - it might be worth 1000 it might be worth 300. That's the joy of a blog really, everything at its natural length.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm ranting. I don't mean to. They write some good stuff too. They just seem to lack the edge and originality that the best blogs have.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-57956017730734500452008-12-29T09:07:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:07:00.000-08:00Aha! I knew your writing style had to be pro. I wi...Aha! I knew your writing style had to be pro. <BR/><BR/>I wish I was a cricket correspondent. I was hoping you were so you could help me find a similar job haha. I worked as a journalist for a while, cats up trees stuff, but in a media job for now.<BR/><BR/>What you said about papers, is that specifically sports related or newspapers in general?<BR/><BR/>Your comments are coming up, btw.<BR/><BR/>I tried to sleep but Australia's impending doom won't let me.Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-27108253076809230052008-12-29T09:02:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:02:00.000-08:00I think I just ballsed up this comment function......I think I just ballsed up this comment function... testing...The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-42918374537686225312008-12-29T08:16:00.000-08:002008-12-29T08:16:00.000-08:00Haha I'm all for allegiance to the country you liv...Haha I'm all for allegiance to the country you live in, so good on you.<BR/><BR/>Which is why English people who live here permanently, love it, and still swear allegiance to mother England are about my most loathed thing. They come out of the woodwork during the cricket season.<BR/><BR/>I have more respect for the Barmy Army, and that's really saying something.<BR/><BR/>So you're a journo?Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-85717312130030889772008-12-29T08:09:00.000-08:002008-12-29T08:09:00.000-08:00Slight exaggeration. Although I was keen to play t...Slight exaggeration. Although I was keen to play there, I was employed by australia's favourite american newspaper baron, r. murdoch and co. And I have two daughters who are half-Australian, although they have been made to swear - with their hands on WISDEN no less - that they support England. You have to be firm about these things.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-42158002704062055342008-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:002008-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:00You are actually a batsman? Anyone who goes to Que...You are actually a batsman? Anyone who goes to Queensland because of batting tracks must be a pretty keen player.Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-88115670739025941342008-12-29T07:53:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:53:00.000-08:00I always wanted to go, and I heard the Queensland ...I always wanted to go, and I heard the Queensland wickets were good batting tracks.... And they were. Didn't want to overstay my welcome in the bright lights of BrisVegas, so I came back. I like the way you do things, though. Never made it to Perth, but I hope to, one day.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-86221577555414252822008-12-29T07:44:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:44:00.000-08:00Oooh lucky you! haha. what brought you to Australi...Oooh lucky you! haha. what brought you to Australia? and Brisvegas? Poor thing.Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-67807367719735182012008-12-29T07:39:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:39:00.000-08:00Arf. Nice one! I'm in leafy Hampshire, about 30 mi...Arf. Nice one! I'm in leafy Hampshire, about 30 miles outside London. I lived in Brissie for three years too, so I love you all and your fair land, despite being there for several England humiliations, including Nasser putting Australia in at the Gabba. Happy days.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-68162748763893751482008-12-29T07:26:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:26:00.000-08:00I think you're doing well for a 160-year-old. Wher...I think you're doing well for a 160-year-old. Where in England are you?Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-49888842799921225442008-12-29T07:20:00.000-08:002008-12-29T07:20:00.000-08:00I don't, I'm afraid. I can barely work this thing,...I don't, I'm afraid. I can barely work this thing, I'm ashamed to say.The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-8497475727391565392008-12-29T06:52:00.000-08:002008-12-29T06:52:00.000-08:00Likewise. Do you roll with the Facebook entourage ...Likewise. Do you roll with the Facebook entourage as well? (Don't you love my lingo? I am so hip.)Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-66709536706553996222008-12-29T06:37:00.000-08:002008-12-29T06:37:00.000-08:00Cheers - at least they've spared him the ignimony ...Cheers - at least they've spared him the ignimony of the Lions tour. He can keep hitting them well in the nets instead.<BR/><BR/>For some reason I hadn't seen your blog until today - have added to my roll!The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-41268037741965872692008-12-29T03:51:00.000-08:002008-12-29T03:51:00.000-08:00I've written half a post on this, you're right it'...I've written half a post on this, you're right it's not a step forward.<BR/><BR/>I love your writing, btw, it's very lyrical, it's great.Miss Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587305140341380852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-85479147701644294262008-12-27T06:39:00.000-08:002008-12-27T06:39:00.000-08:00I think he could, but it's a timing thing. Pieters...I think he could, but it's a timing thing. Pietersen wants him in and I see why - he looks around the dressing room and sees diffident characters like Bell, Harmi, Panesar, Anderson etc, and he wants some mental steel. But if they leave it until the county season, then he'll have just a few games before the WI Tests and then the Ashes, and they'll be taking a chance on him getting championship runs,which is something he's never really done. He's a bit like Gower in that respect. <BR/>That said, if he really could bat as his did five years ago...The Old Batsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376172807195747856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193495965695124697.post-11691246674209625502008-12-26T18:57:00.000-08:002008-12-26T18:57:00.000-08:00Picking MV will be a step backwards as you say.How...Picking MV will be a step backwards as you say.<BR/><BR/>However, I wonder if a comeback is off the cards all together. Is there no hope for him to regain his form in the county set up ? <BR/><BR/>I dont see the point in picking him now. But with more work in the backyard maybe he can come good again ?Damith S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17751878318520600594noreply@blogger.com