HI

Injuries are a part of any physical game and can only be expected from time to time.

I played cricket and rugby ( both codes) and I am pleased to say that I mainly escaped serious injuries.

Worst injury I had at cricket was when I was hit in the solar plexus by a "beamer" that I lost in the sun. As I used to open the innings it was a new ball and besides completely winding me I bore the bruise which was almost like a painting of a cricket ball in purple and yellow on which you could clearly see the stitching of the ball.

Got more injuries at rugby - almost constant bruises - goes with the territory. A couple of shoulder injuries and a broken hand and an achilles heel problem that was a bugger to get over.

I guess even polo players get injured??? Horses too no doubt ??

Arthur is right, you have to understand something to enjoy it. I still love watching cricket - I often stop to watch the schools matches when I am passing. Sort of gets you, I suppose.

I like most sports and on TV I watch most with interest. I never played tennis but I do enjoy it on TV. I played squash but I don't think it comes over on TV that well so I can put up with it but wouldn't put myself out to watch it.

So Arthur you were an umpire eh?? At what stage did you lose your sight ????   lol

Cheers

MikeL2