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1st Slip Please
@gtisi.bsky.social
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I bowl a bit and bat a bit - both not as good as they were and neither was ever that good.
Signature shot - trying to hit the first ball for six, probably over cow corner...
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1st Slip Please @gtisi.bsky.social · Nov 29
Bluesky, this is me:
I live in GOSBTS
I ❤️ my wife
I ❤️ our 2 tuxedo cats
I ❤️ cricket & still play & follow Surrey & England
I like rugby & follow Harlequins & England
I'm into cars, especially my MX5 NC1
I like live comedy & music, to dine well & travel
I'm a Star Wars fan
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gtisi.bsky.social
Blimey! That was wrapped up quickly by England. Great figures from Linsey Smith (4-2-7-3) and the skipper NSB (3-1-5-2). Hopefully they'll not falter and knock them off easily.

#ICCWWC #EngvSA #Cricket #EnglandWomen
October 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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That deflated feeling when you have managed to not hear or see the result, so sit down on a Saturday morning to watch the game over breakfast only to find out it was match abandoned.......

#IrevEng #T20I #IT20 #cricket
September 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
gtisi.bsky.social
Not bad this Salt chap.....so far 221 runs off 97 balls without being dismissed since his return a couple of days ago....

#Cricket #IT20 #T20I
September 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Can you declare an IT20 innings?

#EngvSA #IT20 #T20I #Cricket
September 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Blimey! 150 up in the 9th over.....

#EngvSA #IT20 #T20I
September 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
gtisi.bsky.social
Is 300 on?

#EngvSA #T20I
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I thought I would enjoying a pleasant drive home listening to the England bowling response. Not now, I doubt I'll make it to my car before the game is over, one way or another......

#EngvSA #cricket #ODI
September 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Adil does have ten first class centuries......just saying......

#EngvSA #cricket #ODI
September 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Just as I was about to post that I hope Jacks and Buttler settle down to see out most of the last 30 overs and Jacks goes and does that.........May struggle to get to 200 here unless the tail can stick with Jos......

#EngvSA #cricket #ODI
September 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Get up for the #BritishandIrishLions thinking it was a 9:30 kick off. Should've checked after noting the time last week that the kick off is not 'til 11:00. Why do we have to have so much pontificating nonsense? I thought it would all be over before I need to leave and go and play cricket. Oh well.
August 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Come on #England channel #Thorpey on #ThorpeyDay and bat big. Get a massive lead and give our depleted attack the chance for the second 10 wickets.
August 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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We just have to hope that Gus doesn't pick up an injury again before and during the Ashes. A valuable part of England's attack.
August 1, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Come on #SurreyCCC don't let this game slip away....plenty of time Sam and Dan.

#Cricket #CountyChampionship
July 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Top comeback from #TheLions to seal the series with one to play.
July 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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So, with England effectively 100 ahead with 16 wickets in hand, only really two results from here, and of those the draw is very unlikely. I think we declare at 716 and ask India to score more than they did in their 1st innings to make England bat again.

#EngvInd #TestCricket #RootIsNo2
July 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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What a catch from Root!

#TestCricket #EngvInd
July 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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So India want the draw then.......? England's potential ability to get the runs quickly really does an effect.
July 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Bazball's effects working clearly. Let India eat into precious wicket taking time, scared of just what England is capable of chasing......
July 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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What a great day of #cricket for an England and Surrey fan: England win in the #Test at #Headingley #EngvInd and Surrey wrap up their win at Worcester to remain unbeaten in the County Championship this season.
June 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Have I managed #TestCricket fan working from home setup nirvana? Fans on the desk as it is a little warm, tablet in front of my keyboard with Sky Sports for the #ENGvIND #Test and have synced #TMS to the video feed.
June 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Looking at the weather tonight (thunderstorms) and then at the potential for some clouds tomorrow, I think South Africa may need to work to get these runs today, or at least very close without having lost too many by close this evening, if they are going to defy the odds and win.

#SAvAUS #WTCFinal
June 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Come on South Africa! If the Australians can make 59 for the final wicket, then 282 has to be within reach. Partnerships are the key. Oh, and the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 11th ranked Test bowlers not knocking them over well short.

Great game for a neutral.

#SAvAUS #WTCFinal
June 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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If the pitch has "flattened" out, can Markram and Bavuma provide the stability to take this home for South Africa if they are chasing less than 300 to win?

One thing is certain, time is not a factor unless these two can bat through to the end of the day.....

#SAvAUS #WTCFinal
June 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Well, well, well. South Africa really fighting back here....

#SAvAUS #WTC25Final
June 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Australia's total is looking a little light at the moment.
March 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM