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2003 World Cup in South Africa
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Bond, biltong and backpackers
One of our first experiences in South Africa was to meet Ifty, a Pakistani-Pom cricket fan staying at the Ritz. Ifty, who quickly earned the prefix Shifty, insisted on selling us tickets to the World Cup final for 10,000 Rand (NZ$2200) each. Upon receiving a polite shake of our heads he immediately shaved them down to 5,000 Rand apiece for "Good Kiwis" and received the same response. He then replied "But that's a great deal. Init?". Little were we to know we would cross paths with Shifty Ifty numerous times as the tournament progressed...
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Old Cranleighan CC in Australia 2003
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Another success Down Under
The wise thing for the organisers to have done after the hugely successful Kenya tour in 2001 would have been to quit. But neither of the individuals responsible are renowned for their common sense, and instead they chose to endure six months of living hell by opting for Australia as the destination for the fourth major overseas trip. But in the end the hard work was worthwhile and another memorable jaunt had by all
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Where have you been?
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What goes on tour ...
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Coming soon ...
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The rules of beach cricket
From Margate to Mauritius, beach cricket is a holiday staple but the rules are largely unknown and usually invented by uncle Andrew to disallow his dismissal by his three-year-old niece
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Frocester CC in Barbados 2004
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Surrey Cryptics in Menorca
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