The cricket in question was the India vs Australia test in Bangalore. I'll cop to not having paid much attention to cricket in the last while, my mind having been focussed on more worldly matters (like earning money so I can afford beer and tickets to the rugby).
I have, however, found a reason to pay more attention to the cricket, and that reason's name is Ishant Sharma.
Apart from being one hell of a fast bowler (he was responsible for taking out Ricky "I'm just going out to the creases, I may be some time" Ponting), it struck me after a while that he's an Afghan Hound in human form.
No, seriously. Stay with me here.
Observe the strong yet delicate long-legged frame, the noble profile, the flowing, glossy coat. Observe the "if I try to look past the end of my nose I'll go cross-eyed and fall over" expression on his face. Observe the complete underestimation of his intelligence by his opponents (based on the aforementioned expression) and the lethal speed and accuracy with which he takes down his prey.
Yeah, I think I'll be paying more attention to the cricket from now on. I've always liked Afghan Hounds.
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