My first time at the cricket, and I get to chat with and get autographs from Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Matthew Hayden, Dwayne Bravo, Corey Collymore, and Fidel Edwards. I was practically in shock standing in front of Lara. All I could think of saying was "never retire". I also retrieved Hussey's third six and cleared the hoardings with my return throw. The ball was much more roughed up than I had imagined.
Clown, Marto, and Pup are jerks. All three walked straight to the bus and paid us fans no attention whatsoever. I think I might have to change my name now. I feel a bit sorry for Marto though, because it really looks like his career is over.
The three best batsmen of the modern era, Sachin, Lara, and Ponting, are all short and normal-looking. Except for Ponting, that is - he's a bit hairy.
The kindest Aussies were Ponting, McGrath, and Hayden. They all stayed for a while, signed autographs, and let fans take pictures with them. Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul did the same. McGrath is huge. So is Chris Gayle.
Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And the cricket wasn't bad, either.
Awesome work Smithers.
