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Howzat!
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August 14 2004:
Howzat!

Another cricket shot, this time featuring Brook (bowling and fielding) and East Molesey (batting).
This ground at Brook is just down the road from my Mum’s and lies at the foot of a hillside, and so is quite photogenic.

The bowler and wicketkeeper are clearly shouting “Howzat” as they both think they have got the batsman out ‘LBW’, although the umpire didn’t uphold this appeal. Well, there are two cricketing terms for you to look up on Google – you could also look up ‘Silly Mid Off’ too……


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On 14 August last year; ‘Message’

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Ashtonian09-Mar-2006 17:43
If it glanced off his bat then he's safe. (got a piece of it) The Bowler (pitcher) and wicket keeper (Catcher?)are appealing that the ball came of his leg, had it done that, then the batter would be called out.
Gary Winters15-Aug-2004 01:54
Terrific shot and you made me laugh, mate...
Gayle P. Clement15-Aug-2004 00:12
Ray, I think this is one of the funniest shots I've seen in a while. And the comments of all the previous posters have me in tears. Sorry, I don't understand cricket. But this is fun!
Guest 14-Aug-2004 21:06
OK the guy who is having his finger bitten...Is he bleeding from his bits and pieces?? Sorry to be so daft, it just looks like he is!!
Dennis Steinauer14-Aug-2004 19:49
Unless the camera angle is wierd, how is this *not* LBW? Since the ball is still in the frame, this is only an instant after the batsman has glanced it off his bat, and he seems clearly to be standing squarely in front of the wicket - leg before wicket. Am I missing something, or am I just another stupid Yank who thinks he understands the game? BTW, I don't have to google LBW (or googlie for that matter).
Ian Chappell14-Aug-2004 19:14
Umpire shows no emotion as he takes another bite out of the bowlers finger... Wicket keeper is up in arms as it was his turn to have a suck next... "Howzat" my arse!
laine8214-Aug-2004 18:36
The only thing wrong with this pic is, there is no baggy green cap !! LOL, Laine.
northstar3714-Aug-2004 18:34
great action!
Robin Reid14-Aug-2004 18:25
Excellent shot showing their excitement about the match. And it is still all Greek to me.