Slats4ever
International Vice-Captain
WP vs Canterbury
Jacques Kallis went out to toss in WP pyjamas for the last time this round as WP faced up to Canterbury. Upon winning the toss he decided to bat and Gibbs and Kirsten also in their final time as WP pyjama men were keen to excite. Gary Kirsten however was caught crying and as a result didn't see a delivery properly and was out second ball. WP were behind the 8 ball at 1/0. Graham Smith also in his las pyjama game for the club and by far WP's best bat this season went on the attack and held together the top order while he lost partners at the other end. WP were 3-69 when star all rounder J Kallis joined his partner in what was a do or die affair. The pair took the score to 4-230 at better than a run a ball. Smith then got out and started crying so Kallis decided he better get out so he could go comfort his partner. Oh well it was then up to the last few and they smashed the ball to buggery. Ackermann made 55 off 51 and the only normal thing about the WP innnings was Mullaly's duck (Mullaly's duck count = 8). At the end of the 50 overs WP were 8-327 so manager Slats4ever bought a keg for the players at tea because he decided it was ok to be drunk when they're kicking that much arse.
Canterbury's innings never really got much momentum and they never really looked like being in with a show. 2 wickets a piece to Willoughby, Akhtar, Telemachus and Smith meant that they were reduced to 264 with Chanderpaul's 68 off 68 being the highlight.
-My feelings on WP's year.
Since taking over the side in both forms of the game, I have mainly concentrated on the one day form. I felt that this is where we had our best chance to finish high and we did. Not losing a game since I have been here is a real highlight and to finish off in this emphatic fashion was great. I believe that this WP side is equal to Karnataka and Colts and we rightfully finished up their with them and have built a strong platform for next year. With some new recruits and stars, all is looking bright for WP 2003 OD campaign.
WP OD player of the year.
G Smith
we'll miss ya smithy
Jacques Kallis went out to toss in WP pyjamas for the last time this round as WP faced up to Canterbury. Upon winning the toss he decided to bat and Gibbs and Kirsten also in their final time as WP pyjama men were keen to excite. Gary Kirsten however was caught crying and as a result didn't see a delivery properly and was out second ball. WP were behind the 8 ball at 1/0. Graham Smith also in his las pyjama game for the club and by far WP's best bat this season went on the attack and held together the top order while he lost partners at the other end. WP were 3-69 when star all rounder J Kallis joined his partner in what was a do or die affair. The pair took the score to 4-230 at better than a run a ball. Smith then got out and started crying so Kallis decided he better get out so he could go comfort his partner. Oh well it was then up to the last few and they smashed the ball to buggery. Ackermann made 55 off 51 and the only normal thing about the WP innnings was Mullaly's duck (Mullaly's duck count = 8). At the end of the 50 overs WP were 8-327 so manager Slats4ever bought a keg for the players at tea because he decided it was ok to be drunk when they're kicking that much arse.
Canterbury's innings never really got much momentum and they never really looked like being in with a show. 2 wickets a piece to Willoughby, Akhtar, Telemachus and Smith meant that they were reduced to 264 with Chanderpaul's 68 off 68 being the highlight.
-My feelings on WP's year.
Since taking over the side in both forms of the game, I have mainly concentrated on the one day form. I felt that this is where we had our best chance to finish high and we did. Not losing a game since I have been here is a real highlight and to finish off in this emphatic fashion was great. I believe that this WP side is equal to Karnataka and Colts and we rightfully finished up their with them and have built a strong platform for next year. With some new recruits and stars, all is looking bright for WP 2003 OD campaign.
WP OD player of the year.
G Smith
we'll miss ya smithy