The two rival cricketers were talking. 'The local team wants me to play for them very badly.' Well, you're just the man for the job.

The two clubmen were talking. 'So you had a hard time explaining the cricket game to your wife, eh?' 'I certainly did. She found out I wasn't there.'

You're looking glum'. 'Yes. My doctor says I can't play cricket.' 'Really? I didn't know he'd ever seen you play!'

Hat Trick Batsman was out first ball of the over. New man in got out in the next ball. On the walk back to the pavilion, he passed the incoming batsman, a pompous rival. "Tough luck. Better luck next time, old man," he said tongue in cheek. "Yes. It’s a shame I had to be right in the middle of a hat trick, see you soon" the other shot back.

Can We Go Home Edward took his blonde girlfriend to a test match. Not only did she not understand the game, she was completely bored. After tea, a batsman hit a powerful six over the long on boundary. "Thank heavens! Now they got rid of the ball!" she shouted in delight. "Now we can all go home!"

The nervous young batsman was having a terrible time and was lucky to still be at the crease. During a lull, he stammered to the wicket keeper, 'Well, I expect you've seen worse players.'

Silence....

He said 'I said I expect you've seen worse players.'

'I heard you the first time. I was just trying to think.'

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