Sixth Over || video

[fiveagainstradley]

I've decided since there are people here from all over the world who might not know about it, that I'd explain cricket to you all. We can't play in this weather, but perhaps once it's Spring.

[Then this video ensues, with drawings instead of footage. The narration is 100% serious and not at all tongue in cheek.]

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[onset]

And there's nothing like sport to bring out a little competitiveness!

[fiveagainstradley]

I'm David, by the way. What's your name?

[onset]

Oh - right! Sorry. I'm Peter. Nice to meet you, David.

[fiveagainstradley]

You as well, Peter. Are you from England?

[onset]

Yes - from London, actually.

[fiveagainstradley]

Oh brilliant! I'm from Ashbury, Oxfordshire, well, just outside of Ashbury. I've never been to London.

[onset]

I don't think I've ever been to Ashbury, so touché.

[fiveagainstradley]

It's rather small and boring. I don't see why you would want to visit.

[onset]

I'm sure it has its charms - like any other place. [Doesn't her sound optimistic!]

[fiveagainstradley]

It has a cricket club! [Aaand, we're back.]

[onset]

Well, there you go!

[fiveagainstradley]

I was going to join when I finished school.

[onset]

Was?

[fiveagainstradley]

Well now I'm here.

[onset]

Oh - right. Sorry.

[fiveagainstradley]

That's alright. [He doesn't mind being here. It's loads more interesting than just joining a cricket club.]

[onset]

[He gets to be here and make his own club!

After a pause -]

Do you like it here?

[fiveagainstradley]

I do. Don't you? I know some people don't, but my best mate is here, so I don't mind it.

[onset]

It's hard not to wish I was somewhere else.