I like balls (occasionally)

I have to say that I am enjoying both the Rugby Union and ICC Cricket World Cups. The latter, especially, as I can have the radio coverage on in the background in my office while I'm typing away doing other things. There is something terrific about the BBC Radio cricket broadcasts. They really do seem to have found the perfect team and the perfect format and it's just delightful to listen to, whether you're a dedicated fan of the game or just a casual dipper-in-and-out like myself.
It's weird how I get interested in sports when it's a big event. I wouldn't normally give two figs for the rugby (or 'NFL Lite') but when the World Cup comes around, every few years or so, I do find myself getting a bit enthused. It's not a patriotic thing either, I think it's more to do with an admiration of elite sportsmanship. If you're watching every piffling little encounter for nine months of the year you're not going to see much in the way of top quality; but if you tune in for the ultimate tournament in the sport you're more likely to see the best of the best playing against the best of the best from other countries, and all presumably giving it their all in the pursuit of the biggest prize available to them. It's why I drop into sports during the Olympics that I then forget about for another four years. Table Tennis ain't exactly a riveting watch, let's be honest, but if there's a Gold Medal on the line I'll happily watch them jump around the table with a paddle in their hand for an hour or two.
Which reminds me - I must have a look at ticket availability for Paris 2024. It's not that far away now, both geographically and timewise.

RC 18-10-23