For those who weren't there to witness it, the events of Mark Chadwick's first over of the season must be set in stone (or blog anyway).

Ball 1 - neck high full toss - no ball and single
Ball 2 - head high beamer - no ball and single
Ball 3 - waist high full toss - smashed for 4 (was this also a no ball, can't recall??)

so at this point, we have 1 "ball", 8 runs. Panic stations for me at 1st slip!

Ball 4 - low full toss, batsman smashes it straight to a diving Matt Ablett at cover. OUT!
Ball 5 - beautiful seamer, Clive pulls off amazing stumping. OUT!
Ball 6 (hat trick ball) - field in, batter just manages to keep out decent ball.
Ball 7 - batter hits it straight up in the air to Richard. OUT!

At this point we're all falling about in hysterics. Goodness only knows what Glodwick were making of it ...

Ball 8 - almost another wicket.

Absolutely magnificent!!!

After ball 4 Craig says to me "dunno if this was a good bowling change, Skip".

After ball 5 I reply - "it is now!"

KC urged me to take him off after that over for sheer comedy value (as if there wasn't already enough!); I just about managed to restrain myself!

Wonderful effort from the Beach Bum surfer dude! Our spectator in the end house was LOVING it!

BTW, Chadders, if you're out there and want a password to post on the site, drop me an email!

Other highlights

The catching - about 6 belters!

Matt's opening spell - very unlucky

Clive's knock (obviously) - a top effort in the face of big pressure

Chadders, Cotters and Young Jedi lending able support

Chadders generally!