Cricket humour to lift our spirits

Writer: Tony O'Hagan.

In the light of all the negative press emanating from the corridors of Cricket South Africa, I thought it a good idea to share a little cricketing humour, which often takes the form of sledging and banter. According to Cricketlab, this reaches "back into the dark ages of the game".

Daryll Cullinan, who broke Graeme Pollock's long-held South African batting record. PHOTO: Getty Images

They tell the story of old timer, WG Grace, who, on his dismissal, stated "’T was the wind which took thy bail off, good sir." The umpire responded, "Indeed, doctor, and let us hope thy wind will help the good doctor on thy journey back to the pavilion." Today’s banter and sledging is not as polite and in many instances, not suitable for publication.

Cullinan was labelled Shane Warne, the Australian spin king's "bunny". PHOTO: Brett Phibbs, news.com.au

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