First ball he misses,

Second he nicks, but third he

Slogs a mighty six.

Tipples and ripples

Of applause at Lords; beers and

Cheers at Headingley.

Idle to runway.

Mighty growl. Surge to top speed,

Take off.….and then bowl.

So you’re a spin fan?

Off? Leg? Chinaman? Warne or

Muralitharan?

The Surrey bunch were

Out by lunch, Kent got lots, and

It’s raining at Notts.

Spilt snick. Spit! It’s split

Fifth slip’s lip - for a not so

Catchy tongue twister.