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To: Ilaine who wrote (47941)	9/29/2002 12:25:43 PM
From: maceng2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Is this what you call in England a "sticky wicket"? It certainly is. -g- It's a term that comes from cricket. Unlike baseball, the ball is usually bounced off the grass pitch a yard or two in front of the batsman. The condition of that piece ground is a most important aspect of the game. If the ground is bone dry the fielding team will probably use fast bowlers (pitchers). If the ground is wet and soft it becomes "sticky". Multiple impressions in the ground left from previous balls make the "bounce" unpredictable. Excellent for spin bowlers too. The batsman doesn't have a clue where the ball is going to move to after the bounce. Hence a "sticky wicket" is most difficult to play. John Major will be sweating a little by now I expect. The "New Statesmen" will have some excellent legal "spin bowlers" checking out the records I expect -g-