OUT!

ARGHHH! What are you – you made me jump!

You just walked straight into the wickets

The what? That appears to be a twig balanced on one of Maxine’s shoes.

I’m practising my cricket

Why and how?

Well, I watched England win the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, and now it’s my dream to be part of the winning team next time.

So… how have you been practising by yourself? You’ve not got opposable thumbs for a start!

Well, I’ve kind of been throwing the ball with my mouth, and then running after it.

And if it hits the twig off the sho- I mean, the bales off of the wicket?

Well then I’m out.

Annnnd…..

I just sit here, I’m out, DUH!

That sounds like a solid plan, bud.

Do you want to join in?

Nope, I’m more of a tennis gal myself.

Ah yes, I hear the Djokovic/ Federer final was a real nail biter! And I had a tear in my eye when Halep beat Williams.

Awww Ted! Because you were emotional at her winning?

No. Because I forgot myself, chased a tennis ball and ran head first into the telly.

OH TED.

I told you cricket’s more my game, now if you could just set up the wickets again please.

Why don’t you go and practice your batting and fielding?

I will when you get down on the courts.

I’ve already got a mean back-paw, I see myself in more of a coaching role. A Judy Murray as opposed to an Andy or a Jamie.

I don’t know who those people are. Anyway, where ARE the best places to practice cricket and tennis round here?

Well, we’ve got Huntingdon Tennis Club (https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HuntingdonTennisClub) whose courts and membership are open to everyone, and we’ve also got St. Ives & Warboys cricket club. (http://stivesandwarboyscc.clubbuzz.co.uk/about) who are all about creating an inclusive cricket community.