With wickets falling up and down the country faster than Stephen Fry tweets and the County Championship about to kick off again on Friday (hurrah) it seems timely to post a little reminder of the majestic winter (or at least that bit before the one day stuff kicked off) us cricket freaks just enjoyed.
Murray Lachlan Young – Test Match Special Poem #2 (recorded at e @bikeshedtheatre- Exeter)
You can find more of Murray’s poetry at www.murraylachlanyoung.co.uk and if you’re feeling generous think about sponsoring a word of Murray’s new play – Burlesque for a tenner. More details here
Meanwhile I’m off to order WISDEN and ponder that inpenetrable question – to be or not to be a Yorkshire member this year….now I’m sure the White Rose Forum will have a view on that!
PS Have you heard about the big game this season….Its Sunday 5 June The Jurassic Coast are taking on the Torbay Geopark in a one off match at Cockington Court. If you’re geologically inclined and fancy turning out for the Geopark then drop me a line! (matthew@matthewlinley.com /@matthewlinley)
And in case you missed it – here is TMS Poem #1