Yup yup, it’s FFF time again!
This week The Book Blogger, Matt, has the cricket in mind and has given us Come On England by the Barmy Army.
Check it out here!
Well, here is my offering this week.. Loosely based on reality. My brother was a player for Warwickshire when he was younger, we’re Indian, cricket runs in our blood, apparently, but still I had/have no interest in the game…! Unless it’s a gripping last few overs!
I buried my head into my book as deep as I could. It was a great storyline, and as I was gripped by curiosity, time and again, the roar from my family would drag me back to reality.
Yup, I was the sole non-cricket supporter, in a full on Barmy Army family. No match missed… And if England were playing, there was no hope.
I couldn’t even slip to my room… My father insisted we sit as a family to support our nation.
But secretly, the lure of those last few balls, even got me hooked!
Come On England!!!!!
Howzat!!!!
Hope you enjoyed it!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 19, 2015 @ 14:27:18
County level’s very good, so yes, I can imagine it’s part of the family culture. But the support is for England or is there ambivalence?
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 14:32:38
Oh yes the support for England is there, and it’s interesting when it’s an England vs India match…. There is no divide, just a happiness with whoever wins!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 14:36:51
Ah, that’s nice! My wife thinks I’m a traitor for supporting Wales against France (rugby, that is, the only sport we’re ever likely to win in).
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 14:38:01
Lol!!!!! Horses for courses eh!
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Aug 18, 2015 @ 22:05:11
His lordship and Bran used to drag me to baseball games and I NEVER went without a book. But I never got interested either! 😀
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Aug 18, 2015 @ 22:15:13
Oh yes, my book… Always my faithful companion!!!!
I remember a particularly hot Sunday,and I had been made to watch one if my brother’s cricket matches… Yawn!
Right at the end, he was batting… Last over and they needed a few runs…. Last bowl. He was the last one to face the bowler, they needed a six to win.,,,
That moment, I admit, I had to put my book down, in time to see him hit the winning Six!!!!!!!
But other than that… Nope, no sport for me!!!!!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 10:55:55
This was a great story Ritu. I am not interested in cricket either, but Mr Grump loves it!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 10:57:29
Thanks Judy! A woman in my shoes!!! 😊
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 11:02:03
Yes, for sure. Ironically he loves to watch the Indian Cricket too! The only thing I like about that is the lovely colourful outfits they wear rather than the plain white!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 11:09:24
Lol! My Pops wakes up at silly o’clock to actually watch it!!!!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 12:53:57
Crazy or what?!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 13:05:58
Why??!!
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 09:59:32
I can sympathise with this, I’m not a great cricket person unless it’s tight or England are doing well, and I really enjoyed the realistic piece here-it connected with the bouncy allure of the song very well!
Thanks for taking part.
Best, Matt
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Aug 13, 2015 @ 10:09:37
You know I always will take part Matt! Love this challenge!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 13:39:08
At least you know what cricket is! I enjoyed the glimpse of autobiography in there. X
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 14:33:14
Thanks Yvonne! Yup Cricket is in the blood, and my Hubby also played, so the kids got it double dose!!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 13:37:34
Brilliant Sis this is great I can picture the scene☺
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 14:32:26
And it would truly be what me watching a match would be like!!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 15:02:36
I notice it wasn’t footie😉
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 15:57:52
Tomorrow… there is a little funny for Friday morning, about footy!!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 16:27:47
I look forward to it☺☺
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 17:19:50
😁😁
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 11:12:14
I’m with your dad; compulsory cricket watching. It might be the new National Service putting spine into the younger generation!! Great flash; my daughter is next to sympathising! And yes, your Indian heritage means you have to love cricket! And if you want a perfect gift for your dad try http://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Must-Like-Cricket-Memoirs/dp/0224075217 it is written by a Times of India journalist and is the best description of being a cricket fan I’ve ever read of whatever nation you follow.
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 11:31:21
I shall have to check it out for him! My Pops isn’t much of a reader, though he does sometimes peruse my blog… but I know if anything, my brother would love something, ,like that! Due to his back injury, he had to give up the County, and national dream, but he now plays in Helsinki, where he lives!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 11:42:34
I never played to a very high level but I can imagine your brothers frustration.
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 11:59:59
Yup, but thank goodness he is still able to play! And if he wants to check back on his glory days, he can google himself!!!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 12:16:49
now that has to be the ultimate narcissism! Like I check my book reviews, I suppose!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 12:23:51
Yup, lol!!! 🙂
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