absentmindguy.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. Traveler. Writer. Nerd. Gamer. Teacher.
Creator of Talkin’ T20 cricket podcast.
https://talkint20.transistor.fm/
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That was a great read.
I’m glad that getting diagnosed has been rather freeing for you in some aspects.
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Came for tear cricket but now I am intrigued by the “Autism stuff”.
I am a special education teacher so always interested.
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Top notch commentating right there.
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Agreed. This is a stark contrast to the WTC final. While the game was good it was not the most enjoyable viewing.
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What’s the highest innings score in a Test opening?
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It certainly seemed that last batters went down super quick.
Does rain usually make the outfield faster or slower?
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Those last six batters went for maybe 41?
My understanding of form is that England’s batting corps are not as strong as their bowling/fielding.
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1st Over
Seattle 5-0
1-4-0-0-0-0
Jahangir 1-1
Warner 4-3
Bracewell 0-5-0, 1.0
#MINYvSEA #MLC
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I am personally going with the underdog pick and saying Seattle gets their first win.
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Ah yes the ‘other’ English language.
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That’s similar for my podcast. Mostly got me but happy people listen
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Well now I am super intrigued. Is this some of the basis for your Substack work?
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Is this research job-related or just personal fulfillment kind of thing?
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That’s super helpful information all around.
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That is some quick numbers.
I wonder if some of this is related to the franchise model and players trying to maintain that professional cash flow as long as possible.
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Not Proteas exclusively but I love a good cricket chat all the same.
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I think the global T20 system helps a lot. I would hate to see it become a “retirement” league akin to how some view MLS here.
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There are so many Aussies and Kiwis in the league. Really great stuff.
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There was an off the bench player for the San Antonio Spurs named Fabricio Oberto who used to buy DVDs from me at the electronics store I worked at. I had no idea he was a professional basketball player until I saw him on TV. We were just each other’s DVD guy.
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Not happening. That’s a team theme that carries across all iterations of the franchise.
Annoying? Yes.
Iconic? Also yes.
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I’m lucky in Texas. Super Kings, MLC and USA Cricket are all housed inside my state.
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Allen’s 151 eclipses the previous record of 134 from Nicholas Pooran. It is also the fastest century in MLC history and the first ever century and a half.
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That score was made by…SFU in game 2 of the 2023 season.
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I’ll need to delve more into stats but I can confirm that 269 is the highest ever total (opening of chasing) in the MLC. Previous highest was an opening stint of 215
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It’s such an amazing sport and seeing it grow here has been amazing to be a part of.
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It’s been a hell of a match today. Absolutely blockbuster stuff from Allen and SFU.
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No apologies needed. I agree with you completely.
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Upon actually reading the full article, Khan is getting some time off for himself. So good on him.
I still stand by the point that my government is terrible though.
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Oh I enjoy Test cricket but by the name I’m sure you can see I’m a T20 fan most. I know it is cricket sacrilege to prefer the short form over the traditional but eh.