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Ocelot Spleens Dec 2021 2:20pm, 2 Dec 2021 32,497 posts	0 Ocelot Spleens yes,John Buchanan, Mike Hussey and Goughie, plus some good bits about Rafiq, Courtney Walsh and Allan Wells (the sprinter) of all people.
57.5 Days of Xmas Dec 2021 2:48pm, 2 Dec 2021 8,109 posts	0 57.5 Days of Xmas Print media still exists? Excellent idea re the toss. It takes out some of the imbalance caused by predictable conditions and pitch preparation, so makes it a fairer contest on the day. Completely different from a handicap system designed to even up the contest overall. That might involve forcing Australia to pick 3 guys off a Sydney street to occupy the top batting spots...
ThorntonRunner Dec 2021 2:51pm, 2 Dec 2021 5,532 posts	0 ThorntonRunner Sounds as if it might be worth getting out of its wrapping then. I subscribed to The Cricketter a few years back, but rarely read it much now - just haven't got round to working out how to cancel my subscription! On the other hand, as I edge towards retirement, maybe I will read it more...
Nicholls595 Dec 2021 2:55pm, 2 Dec 2021 26,325 posts	0 Nicholls595 I used to buy Sticky Wicket back in the day. More of a fanzine. Remember getting a beautiful branded cable knit long sleeved sweater, real wool. I shrank it in the wash. Cricket attire is the only time a man can call a jumper a sweater without looking like some sort of sailor.
Ocelot Spleens Dec 2021 3:04pm, 2 Dec 2021 32,501 posts	0 Ocelot Spleens I am a bit old school as regards reading, I find screens very tiring, and actually really enjoy picking something up and flicking through it to find something I want to read.
GregP Dec 2021 3:06pm, 2 Dec 2021 131,157 posts	0 GregP Yep. Magazines don't work on screen for me at all.
Nicholls595 Dec 2021 3:07pm, 2 Dec 2021 26,326 posts	0 Nicholls595 Kindles and the like are the work of the devil. You can't use your laptop to light a bonfire and if you use it to soak up moisture after cleaning your daughter's rugby boots, the bloody thing would probably blow up. Always buy ink on paper, keep a printer in a job.
Goofee Dec 2021 3:24pm, 2 Dec 2021 4,031 posts	0 Goofee I subscribe to The Cricketer too, haven't started the current issue yet, I like to take my time over it. Also remember Sticky Wicket, I don't think it lasted for too many issues, good fun though, I seem to recall a regular Ted Dexter spoof column. I'm sure I have copies in the loft somewhere along with the first ever WCM.
Dooogs Dec 2021 4:25pm, 2 Dec 2021 7,869 posts	0 Dooogs Sticky Wicket sounds alarmingly like a sporting Gentleman's Relish... As in the film, not the anchovy paste. Although...
Oscar the Grouch Dec 2021 4:52pm, 2 Dec 2021 3,886 posts	0 Oscar the Grouch Sounds like either Sid James or Richard Briers should be in it depending when cast