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Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan cricketer and one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the history of cricket, was born on October 27, 1977, in Matale, Sri Lanka. He received his education at Trinity College, Kandy, which is a prestigious school in Sri Lanka known for producing many talented cricketers. Sangakkara's talent and passion for cricket were evident from a young age, and he went on to have a highly successful international cricket career, representing Sri Lanka as a batsman and wicketkeeper. In addition to his cricketing achievements, he also pursued higher education, graduating with a law degree from the University of Colombo. Kumar Sangakkara is not only renowned for his cricketing skills but also for his eloquence and contributions to the sport both on and off the field.

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan cricketer, was born on October 27, 1977, in Matale, Sri Lanka. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketing talents to come from Sri Lanka.

In terms of his education, Kumar Sangakkara attended Trinity College in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for his early schooling. He then went on to study law at the University of Colombo. While pursuing his legal studies, Sangakkara also pursued his cricketing career and eventually became one of the most successful and respected cricketers in the world.

Sangakkara's cricketing achievements include numerous records and accolades, and he is known for his elegant batting style and exceptional skills both as a wicket-keeper and a batsman. He has been involved in various aspects of the sport, including captaincy and administration, and has made significant contributions to cricket both on and off the field.

In Matale, Sri Lanka, on October 27, 1977, Kumar Sangakkara was born. He is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen in the history of cricket.

In terms of his education, Kumar Sangakkara attended Trinity College in Kandy, Sri Lanka, where he excelled in both academics and cricket. He later went on to study law at the University of Colombo while continuing his cricket career. Despite his legal studies, Sangakkara's talent in cricket eventually led him to pursue a professional cricketing career, where he achieved great success, representing Sri Lanka in both Test and One Day International (ODI) cricket.

UNDER-19 

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan cricketer, had a successful cricket career at both the domestic and international levels. He is known for his exceptional batting skills and his contributions to Sri Lankan cricket. However, there is limited information available about his specific performances in under-19 cricket.

Sangakkara made his debut for the Sri Lankan national team in 2000 and went on to have a remarkable international career, especially in Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket. He was known for his elegant left-handed batting style and his skills as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan cricketer, had an illustrious international career. However, information about his specific performance and statistics during his time with the Sri Lankan Under-19 cricket team is not readily available in my knowledge up to September 2021. Kumar Sangakkara's international career primarily spanned from the late 1990s to 2015, where he became one of Sri Lanka's greatest cricketing legends, particularly as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

If you are interested in Kumar Sangakkara's Under-19 cricket career, I would recommend checking official cricketing websites, archives, or biographies for more detailed and up-to-date information on his early cricketing days.

Kumar Sangakkara is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen in the history of the sport. However, there isn't much information available about Sangakkara's specific under-21 cricket career because cricketing records typically focus on a player's senior international career.

He made his debut for the Sri Lankan national cricket team in 2000 and had a highly successful international career that spanned over a decade. He was known for his elegant left-handed batting and his excellent wicket-keeping skills. Sangakkara was a consistent run-scorer for Sri Lanka and played a significant role in the success of the team during his tenure.

During his international career, Sangakkara represented Sri Lanka in Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He achieved numerous records and milestones, including scoring over 28,000 runs in international cricket and being one of the highest run-scorers in both Test and ODI formats.

Sangakkara retired from international cricket in 2015, leaving behind a legacy as one of Sri Lanka's greatest cricketers. While there may not be detailed information about his under-21 cricket career, his contributions to Sri Lankan cricket at the senior level are well-documented and celebrated.

One Day Career

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Kumar Sangakkara had a highly successful One Day International (ODI) cricket career representing Sri Lanka. Please note that his career statistics might have changed if he played any ODIs after that date. Here is a summary of his ODI career up to that point:

-  Full Name : Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara

- Birthdate: October 27, 1977

-  ODI Debut : July 5, 2000, against Pakistan

 Career Statistics :

-  Matches : 404

-  Innings : 380

-  Runs : 14,234

-  Batting Average : 41.98

-  Hundreds : 25

-  Fifties : 93

-  Highest Score : 169 (not out)

-  Catches as a Wicketkeeper : 402

-  Catches as a Fielder : 81

-  Stumpings : 99

-  Balls Bowled : 187

-  Wickets : 2

-  Bowling Average : 51.50

Sangakkara was not only an exceptional batsman but also a proficient wicketkeeper. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers to have represented Sri Lanka and is known for his elegant left-handed batting style. He played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's success in ODI cricket during his career.

Please verify these statistics with the latest sources, as his career may have progressed further since my last update.

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lankan cricketer, had a remarkable One Day International (ODI) career. He is frequently considered as one of cricket's all-time greats. Sangakkara's ODI career spanned from 2000 to 2015. Here's an overview of his ODI career statistics:

- ODI Debut: Kumar Sangakkara made his ODI debut on July 5, 2000, against Pakistan.

- Total ODI Matches: Sangakkara played a total of 404 ODI matches during his career.

- Innings: He batted in 380 innings in ODIs.

- Runs: Sangakkara scored 14,234 runs in ODI cricket, making him one of the highest run-scorers in ODI history.

- Batting Average: His batting average in ODIs was an impressive 41.98.

- Centuries: Sangakkara scored 25 centuries in ODIs, which is a remarkable feat.

- Half-Centuries: He also hit 93 half-centuries in ODI cricket.

- Highest Score: His highest individual score in ODIs was 169 runs.

- Strike Rate: Sangakkara had a career ODI strike rate of around 78.86.

- Wicket-keeping: In addition to his batting skills, Sangakkara was also a wicket-keeper for most of his ODI career, showcasing his versatility.

- Awards: He received numerous awards and accolades during his ODI career, including ICC Cricketer of the Year awards.

Kumar Sangakkara was not only known for his impressive batting and wicket-keeping skills but also for his leadership qualities and sportsmanship on and off the field. His contributions to Sri Lankan cricket are highly celebrated, and he remains a respected figure in the cricketing world.

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Ava (sees the gang watching a cricket game on TV): so who's winning?

Lilith: *sighs heavily*

Beatrice: Well there's a lot of factors to consider like current run rate, wickets in hand, state of the wicket, weather...

Mary: this thing goes for five days, so absolutely no one is winning.

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Since when was Burns a wickey???

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As the IPL 2024 season kicks off, the spotlight is on Pat Cummins, the Australian pace sensation who has emerged as the best buy for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). With a stellar track record as a player and a captain, Cummins brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the SRH squad. Under the astute guidance of CEO Kavya Maran, SRH's decision to acquire Cummins is poised to pay rich dividends.

Cummins: A Champion on and off the Field Pat Cummins' journey in cricket has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days as a promising young talent to becoming the world's premier fast bowler, Cummins has consistently raised the bar. His leadership qualities were evident when he led Australia to a resounding 4-0 Ashes victory, showcasing his ability to inspire and galvanize his team to success.

Test Championship and World Cup Glory Cummins played a pivotal role in Australia's triumph in the Test Championship in 2023, spearheading the bowling attack with skill and precision. His ability to deliver under pressure and pick crucial wickets at key moments proved instrumental in Australia's success. Furthermore, Cummins' contribution to Australia's World Cup win in 2023 highlighted his all-round prowess and match-winning abilities.

The Best Buy for SRH As SRH gears up for IPL 2024, the addition of Pat Cummins to their squad is a game-changer. His presence not only strengthens their bowling attack but also brings invaluable leadership and experience to the team. Cummins' ability to bowl at pace and extract bounce from any surface makes him a potent weapon in the T20 format.

CEO Kavya Maran's Vision Credit must be given to SRH CEO Kavya Maran for her astute decision to acquire Pat Cummins. Maran's vision and strategic acumen have been instrumental in shaping SRH's squad for IPL 2024. By identifying Cummins as the missing piece in the puzzle, Maran has demonstrated her commitment to building a championship-winning team.

Cummins: The Key to SRH's Success As SRH embarks on their IPL 2024 campaign, all eyes will be on Pat Cummins to lead the charge. His ability to deliver match-winning performances with both bat and ball, coupled with his leadership on and off the field, makes him the linchpin of SRH's title aspirations. With Cummins in their ranks, SRH fans can dare to dream of lifting the IPL trophy once again.

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IND vs SA: Dream 11 Prediction Today Match | ICC World Cup 2023, Match 37

IND vs SA World Cup Dream11 Prediction | India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction | Squads, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ICC World Cup 2023, Match 37 IND vs SA Dream11 prediction World Cup 2023 Match 37: IND vs SA Dream11 prediction: In the 37th match of the ICC World Cup, India will meet South Africa for first time. India currently leads the ICC World Cup…

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Most Catches in ODI by a Wicket Keeper

Wicket-keepers are an integral part of a cricket team. Teams can always replace a fielder when it is required but they can never change their wicket-keeper as per their wish or amid injury concerns because teams pick their best man to stand behind the wickets often. Bowlers owe 60-70% of their success to the wicket-keepers as without them the abundance of catches and stumpings would never occur.…

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I was over the crest of the hill, the gray road reeling out from under me as I felt for my brake. I looked back at Raffles. He had put up his feet. I screwed my head round still further, and there were the boys in their pyjamas, their hands upon their knees, like so many wicket-keepers, and a big man shaking his fist. There was a lamp-post on the hill-top, and that was the last I saw. -The Wrong House

these keep getting more polished and less sketchy woops dfkdkh

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Thoughts on Ishan :

(and ict in general)

1. When he opted out of India's test squad before our series with S. Africa....I knew... I KNEW it will be a long time before we'll get to see him playing for India again.

And then few weeks later Rahul Dravid said in a press conference... He can come back... Just play domestic.... My heart sank.

Here's the thing, I don't blame him at all for taking a break due to mental fatigue.

I fully support his decision as well. He prioritised himself and that's good.

But my dude... If I was your friend, if I was there with you... I wouldn't have let you go.

I would have grabbed his trousers and refused to let go. This is team India. You take one step back and 10 other people are standing right behind you ready to take your place.

Shubhman gill was hyped up so much... Remember his 126 in 63 balls against New Zealand?

But he faltered.

And Today he's in reserve.

Jaiswal is going to be our new opener in all 3 formats very soon. And there's nothing wrong with that. The guy earned it.

Ishan left the South Africa Series and a month later during the india Vs England test Series Jurel was picked and he did an excellent job.

Now imagine... Imagine if Ishan was there instead... If ishan had scored those 90 runs.....he would have made his place permanent.

I'll repeat myself.... I don't blame him for leaving... But he should have thought this through. Especially when a guy like Rahul Dravid is your coach.

(he's the same guy who gave declaration during a test match when Sachin Tendulkar was about to score a century. He's not as innocent as he looks.)

Another thing which really hurts me is how so many people complain about him being benched and then dropped but Yaar....there are tons of players who have gone through this.

Even Ashwin was benched. He said in an interview that when his team would win he wouldn't even feel like going in the ground to congratulate them coz of how hurt he felt.

It happens.

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Anyways My overall opinion on this drama is :

1. I support him for leaving.

2. But I hate that he left.

3. A block of ice would be a better coach than Rahul Dravid.

Anyways... Jo hogaya so hogaya.

What I want now is for him to focus on his future.

And He can start by leaving Mumbai Indians.

MI was the team who would pick young players, groom and invest in them and make them capable enough for team India.

The MI we have seen this year is no longer that team. It doesn't matter how many reels their insta page puts out, the atmosphere of that team is tense, awkward and a hot mess.

If Mumbai really cared about a future captain as they claimed.... They should have made Ishan their new captain...like how csk and gt did with ruturaj and gill.

But oh well.

Right now... The best he can do is keep himself fit, play domestic and leave MI at THE EARLIEST.

That team, it's atmosphere, the mismanagement and inner conflicts (believe me, they exist) will not help him at all.

Imo, he doesn't need a team to grow. He has developed a good skill set. What he needs now is a stage.

A team like Kkr, RR or Gt will be great for that because these teams don't drop Their players after 1 or 2 matches... Have good coaches, stable environment and a good atmosphere overall.

Ishan is an excellent wicket keeper + batsman and the type of cricket he plays is best suited for t20 format (one day and test also but especially t20).

Whether we win or lose this t20 world cup... This one is the last one for our senior players.

After that, our youngsters will take charge (at least they should).

Yashasvi and Abhishek should be our openers.

Gill, rutu and Riyan would perfect be for middle order.

Ishan, with his explosive batting style, would be the perfect finisher.

Also... This dumb culture of batters not learning bowling (encouraged by this stupid impact rule) that has developed in the Indian team needs to STOP.

Look at Australia and New Zealand's t20 squad. Look at how many all rounders they have.

Look at ours. We won the 2007 cup because of all rounders as well.

Also... We cage our players. We hold them back. A player like Travis head is playing with such ferocity because his style and mindset is supported by his captain, his team and his media.

Meanwhile... If an Indian player attempts to do the same and doesn't make a big score in 2 -3 matches... He'll be benched instantly.

Another thing... If we look up the stats of our players in this year's t20 wc squad...

Except virat, Bumrah and maybe kuldeep ...everyone else is on ram bharose.

When players like n. reddy, ishan, rutu, gill, Riyan, natrajan... will be groomed and given enough opportunities....their aggressive style will be supported instead of criticized.... that's when we will win trophies.

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Listen, I love everything about Ishan and Shubman's relationship off-field, they're just so cute! But I don't think we realize just how well they complement each other (as openers) in the field as well.

Shubman is a 6 ft 1, right-handed batsman who takes his time to settle on the pitch before smashing the big boundaries. He either plays really long innings (8 fucking centuries at 24!) or gets out before even reaching double digits. He's generally calm and composed on the field.

Whereas there's a reason they call Ishan the "pocket dynamite". He's a 5 ft 5, left-handed wicket-keeper batsman who hit the first ball of his debut T20I and ODI for a four and a six respectively. He's also the only player in the world to convert his maiden century into a fucking double ton, in just 126 balls no less! He's someone who usually plays short, explosive innings and needs an anchor on the other end to convert them into bigger scores.

So you see where I'm getting at???

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In honor of the 40th anniversary of the film’s debut on May 25, 1983, 40 storytellers explore the story of Return of the Jedi through the eyes of supporting characters, including heroes, villains, droids, aliens, and creatures.

From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors:

Olivie Blake gives us a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.

Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor keeper.

Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc.

Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma’s secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance.

Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok’s quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.

And Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.

Plus, more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from Tom Angleberger, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, K. Arsenault Rivera, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, and Alyssa Wong.

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My favourite and interesting quotes from the book 'Challenge me the race' by Mike Hawthorn

We played football, hockey and cricket, but my cricket career was soon cut short. One Saturday afternoon, I went in as wicket-keeper, and while the batsmen were putting their pads on, the bowler sent down a practise ball, which thumped me hard on the nose - p15

When I was about thirteen, I went off into the woods with another boy to shoot rabbits; he had an air rifle, and I had an air pistol. He was leading the way, swinging the rifle backwards and forwards; as he swung it outward, I took aim at the butt to give him a bit of a surprise, but there must have been something wrong with the sights; the pellet went into his leg. We were not far from a church, so I whipped him into the churchyard and bathed his leg with the water from a flower vase. Eventually, I managed to squeeze the pellet out, and we both went home. Of course, his leg turned septic, but he talked his way out of it and his family never knew what happened. - p15

I always had a feeling I would like to play the trumpet, and after breaking-in as a bugler, I have since brought a trumpet. I doubt I shall cause Eddie Calvert any sleepless nights unless he happens to be in the next room while I am practising, and I do not aspire to emulate Johnny Cales, who was popular both a racing driver and a dance-band leader, but if the race-driving and the motor trade fail, I may still be able to make an honest coin - p15/16

While I was still an apprentice, my parents concluded that daily use of a motor-bike on the road would have to stop if I was to stay in this world - p17

I did not realise at the time but I took an awful shaking at Dundrod. I did not feel too bad at the time, but the next evening, I suddenly passed out and had to go to bed with whiskey and hot milk. My interior organs were in revolt against being thrown about like a stone bouncing down a tin roof, and this may have been the first sign of troubles for which I later had to have extensive repairs on the operating table - p25

I caught sight of Rodney and Mike Oliver, the Connaught development engineer, standing at Madgwick Corner, and I thought that on the next time around I would really show them what I could do. I did. When the car stopped spinning round and round, I realised that any hopes of driving a Connaught would have to be postponed for the time being. - p26

He produced a bottle of alcohol and started to swab it off with that. I nearly went straight through the ceiling with alcohol on a sort of raw wound. "We'll leave it alone, shall we?" I said eventually. - p47

After I had been in bed for a couple of days, everyone came to see me, Lance Macklin, John, and Laurel Heath, and a lot of Italians came to see me - one or two of them had been prisoners of war in England - and altogether everyone was very kind - p48

"There are two ways of getting rid of it: we can either leave it and let it go on its own accord; or we can stick a needle in you and drain it off." I said: "Thanks very much, I'll leave it and let it go away on its own." So they said: "Fair enough." - p48

I tried some ski-ing, but found it - and I did not reckon this at all - most dangerous, I thought, "No, this isn't for you, Hawthorn, leave it alone." I kept falling, and I could feel the bones of my leg bending; I did not fancy it at all. - p49

I hated the idea of being driven for long distances by other people, so I announced that I was going to drive and anyone who wished could sit in the back. The announcement did nothing to further amicable Anglo-American relations, but to my relief, the others did not argue the point - p72

Some time later, I emerged onto a deserted circuit, whence driver mechanics, spectators and officials had fled long since, and then I remembered that I had no transport. Our crippled race cars had been taken away in the vans, and my own car was at that moment standing outside the Le Mans railway station, as I had lent it to Farina, who had wanted to catch a train before the race ended. There was nothing for it but to start walking. After about a mile, I heard an old 2-litre Lagonda hurtling up the road behind me, so I thumbed a lift. The car screeched to abrupt stop, and I got in gratefully. By way of conversation, I said: "My father used to have one of these cars. They're jolly good, aren't they?" It was a mistake; thus encouraged, the driver tried to demonstrate that what I had said was indeed true and went weaving in and out of the traffic at a furious pace. We went hurtling up to the backs of trucks, braking late, with all wheels locked, and it dawned on me that he too had been celebrating-and rather too well. Sweating with fear, I frantically tried to keep the conversation going in the hope it would slow him down "Jaguars did a good job, winning at that speed," I said. "Yes, old boy," he replied, snatching another gear. "Drove those damned Ferraris right into the ground. Showed 'em how to drive." I had struck the right note and for the rest of the way into Le Mans he told me with much elaboration and adjective and expletive how a Jaguars had ground the pride of the Italians and their drivers into the dust. He got so interested in this that he forgot to drive so fast, which made me very happy, and I kept on agreeing with everything he said. He was kind enough to take me back to my hotel and as I staggered out of the car, surprised but happy at having arrived one piece, he said: "Hope we meet again some time. We might have a drink." "Yes," I said. "We might. Remember the name, it's Mike Hawthorn." The effect was wonderful. His face seemed to subside like a load of cement sliding out of a wheelbarrow. Oddly enough we did meet again that same night and we had several drinks together. P74

I think it was called Punta del Este - the hotel kept a line of horses for the use of guests. Maglioli and I decided to risk a trip on a couple one day; he selected a low-built job which kept his feet near to the ground, but I had a normal job. We went off into the woods, but after a while, I missed him and found that his steed had taken him up the drive of a private house to the front door. The owners did not seem to find it funny, but Maglioli knew a little Spanish and talked his way out of it. I was roaring with laughter, but in the middle of it, my mount started walking backwards - and kept on, no matter what I did. In the end, I had to jump off and stop it and get it started the normal way. - p100

I followed on a horse; it went lame fairly soon, and I had to take a stone out of it's hoof, after which it refused to do anything but take me back to the hotel. I tried tempting it with bits of sugar, but it simply stretched out its neck for the sugar and then doubled back every time, so after a lot of pulling and tugging, I gave up and asked for another horse, which would really take me where I wanted. They gave me another, something quite different. No sooner had I set foot in that stirrup than it was off, and nothing I could do would slow it down. Down the road we went, thundering past a Ford and a Jeep, with me, very frightened, holding on like grim death. It only slowed down when it got tired. I tested it - and myself - and then tried to start back for the hotel. It soon began to accelerate again, so I jumped off and led it the rest of the way, which must have been a couple of miles. That was the last time I rode a horse - p100/101

In Uruguay, we spent most of our time on the beach or in the casino, where I lost money regularly, but we made an interesting excursion to an island just off the coast which was absolutely covered in seals. In small numbers, seals are amusing creatures, but amongst this vast mass - it was the mating season, and fantastic battles were going on amongst the males, with bodies of former losers lying rotting on the beach and creating an appalling stench - we quickly lost our enthusiasm for nature study - p101

Like most fair-haired people, I get sunburnt very easily and surgery agonies from blisters, so I used these weeks in the sun to try and build up a resistance to it, gradually lengthening the exposure. I put up with weeks of pain and eventually acquired a dirty colour, which I hoped was the foundation of a handsome tan, but it all disappeared on the plane coming back to Europe and by the time I reached Italy, I was my normal pink self - p101

Stirling Moss had a room in a motel with a spare bed, so I moved in with him for the night, but we had an unhappy time as the sanitary system gave off a vile chemical smell - p102

Just before the race, there had been a lot of excitement in the papers about a statuette of the Madonna in a working man's home which was supposed to be weeping, and I had been taken along to see it on the exhibition in one of the public squares. There was an old woman there selling white flowers, and she had presented me with a sprig, saying, "Carry thus with you while you are racing." I put it in my breast pocket, and when I survived the crash, word got around that I was because of a flower. People came streaming into the hospital to see me. No one stopped them, and whole families crowded into the room, father, mother, and the children, just standing there silently gazing at me. I was finding it rather a trial. - p106

As I got stronger, I was given a pair of crutches so that I could hobble about a bit, but the pain under my armpits was excruciating, so I had a wheelchair instead. I soon worked out a few circuits round the corridor of the hospital and started timing myself round them with my wrist stopwatch, but it was decided that I was a menace to hospital staff, who might be carrying bottles or bed-pans, so the wheelchair was taken away, and I had to persever with crutches - p107

My face had been scorched by the flames, and I had grown a beard and moustache, but they were not very successful, so I shaved them off when I was fit enough to move about again - p108

Jenny lent me a Guzzi motor scooter, which enabled me to get around and see a number of people I knew, but after one late party with Captain Johnny Johnson of B.O.A.C. and some other airline pilots, I found I was not nearly as strong as I thought and had some explaining to do to the doctor next day - p108

The girl behind the bar said that Reuters had been trying to find me. They soon came through again and asked if I was going to England to see my father. "Why should I be going?" I asked, "Don't you know?" They replied, "He's had an accident." It was obviously pretty bad, so I got through to the garage at Farnham and learned from one of the girls in the office that my father had had a car crash the night before; there was not much hope for him. The planes to England that night were fully booked out, but Bernard Cahier, the journalist, got me first refusal on the last plane of the day, and I rang Farnham to say I hoped to arrive that night. They told me that my father had died a few minutes before. - p109

I knew perfectly well that, having just lost my father, she (Mike's mother) would have liked nothing better than to see me give up racing immediately, especially knowing how badly she was affected when she saw me in hospital in Rome, and I shall always admire the courage with which she faced up to that difficult decision - p111

The woods are barred to the public during the race, and the Swiss police use fierce Alsatian dogs to enforce the ban. One of them went for me, snarling and snapping, and it took the policeman in charge of it some time to calm it down. Life as a professional racing driver has lots of risks which have nothing to do with motor cars. P122

On the last day of practise, Collins, cornering fast on the Vanwall, was caught out by oversteer, slid into a sandbank and flipped over. A few minutes later, Moss came in with the back end of his Maserati crumpled. I laughed at the two of them, saying, "You simply shouldn't do that sort of thing." I then went out to try and do a fast lap in the Squalo, lost it on a corner at the top of the hill and spun backwards into the straw bales, smashing up the tail end. - p128

Ever since I was seventeen, I had suffered intermittent pain in my back and I mentioned it to my doctor when I got back to England after recovering from the Syracuse burns, and he sent me to a specialist who diagnosed kidney trouble and said I would have an operation in the end of the racing season - p130

I staggered from the pit, saying I was finished with racing and was not going to get in the car again. I suppose I was near hysteria as a result of shock; coming on top of the concentrated nerve strain of the previous two hours, I was led away by Duncan Hamilton and his wife Angela, who took me to their caravan, sat me down and put a drink in my hand while Duncan talked to me like a father, trying to calm me down. When he had seen all the team cars refuelled, Lofty England came over to see how I was, and I again said that I was not going to drive again, but Lofty said quite firmly, "Oh yes you are! You're going to go out there and finish the race. It's the only thing you can possibly do!" - p152

I knew I must break free before it landed again, or I should be finished. Suddenly, there was a feeling of utter relief. I had broken free and was alone in mid-air. It was quiet, and I seemed to be floating in space, defying the law of gravity. Then, the bone-jarring shock as I hit the ground. - p173

I was taken to a doctor in Towncester who proposed to stich up the wound on my face. I said: "No you don't" - p175

Why Klemantski (photographer) was not run down by my Cooper-Bristol we shall never know - p177

I was being hustled from all sides, so I retaliated and shunted somebody off the course; it turned out to be Ivor, who had lent me his car, and he gave me a very old-fashioned look afterwards - p192

It would be idle to pretend that racing drivers are always perfect guests from the hotelier's point of view, and that night, the hotels' magnificent fire precautions, consisting of highly polished devices like stirrup pumps in gleaming copper-bound tubs, provided an irresistible temptation. A hosepipe battle developed in which a good deal of water fell wide of the primary objectives. At breakfast next morning, one of the race officials appeared and obviously had a problem on his mind. It was obvious what the problem was, so after an exchange of pleasantries, we said: "Well, how much is it?" He was immensely relieved and said: "Thank you, gentlemen! If you wouldn't mind leaving a little something at the desk when you go, the bill will be sent later," we did, and a mutually acceptable figure was ultimately agreed upon - p193/194

I struggled convulsively and then must have been knocked out, for I remember no more until I heard someone moaning and groaning. I wondered who it might be until it dawned on me that I was the person making all the fuss. Spectators rushed up, and one started trying to comfort me, saying over and over: "It's all right, Mike, you're all right." "How the devil does he know?" I asked myself - p194

I sent Ferrari a telegram saying: "I am interested if you are," to which he replied saying he was interested - p197

I gave myself a bad fright through over-estimating my powers of seamanship while returning from a party late one stormy night in a borrowed cabin cruiser - p201

After that, I went back to flying and took von Trips up in a Piper Cub to get some ciné pictures. He wanted to shoot some scenes of the river and the yachts, so I took him down low and was just thinking that this would be an awful place to have to make a forced landing, when the engine cut. Below us was nothing but water and semi-jungle; not a possible landing place for miles. I was just debating the chances of survival in a ditching when I glanced down and saw that the throttle had shut. The machine had dual control, and von Trips had caught his elbow against the lever as he leaned out of the window with his camera - p201

I did not think I could possibly last through the second heat, but I got someone to drill a lot of holes into my crash helmet, swallowed some salt tablets, and put on a light sleeveless pullover. Musso had fallen ill with the stomach trouble, which was to keep him out of racing for some time to come, so Peter took his car, and Masten Gregory moved into Peter's car. I again made the silly gear change mistake, and so did Peter and some of the others...I was so exhausted by the heat that I slowed down and was passed by Fangio, Behra and Peter Collins. I would gladly have signed an undertaking never to go motor racing again and at the end of the race was practically prostrate. Yet Peter was as lively as a cricket. I said: "That was a pretty good effort Pete." "Yes," he replied. "Weren't those pills wonderful?" "What pills?" said I, and then I learned that while I had been monopolising the shower, a doctor had been round distributing heat pills which had made everyone but me more or less immune to the heat - p202

Before the race, Peter and I had arranged, we would put on a bit of a show for the crowd, and he said: "I'm happy if we go over the line side by side; if you have the lead, you win, and I will come in second because I won at Syracuse." I thought this was a very fair thing to say, and we took it in turns to take the lead and were pushing each other fairly hard - p209

I left Modena with Trintignant, and he drove me up in his Renault Dauphine. The road from Genoa to Monaco is very difficult and twisty, but these Renaults are fantastic little motor cars, and he drove it flat out the whole time. Knowing that I am a very nervous passenger, he did the usual trick, waiting until I was just dozing off and then suddenly putting the brakes hard on, which scared the daylights out of me as I thought we were about to hit something. I did wake up once to see the back of a large lorry looming in front of my face, but that was the only time we ever seemed to be in any real danger of hitting anything. - p212

I hit the pole barricade running along the edge of the quary, and the car rode up high, then crashed down on top of Peter's car, where my wrecked front suspension missed his head by inches. Peter leapt out, running like a deer across the road, and I followed while the tail-end cars went whizzing by. I was so relieved to find no one hurt that I burst out laughing, but it was no laughing matter. - p214

There was no time to see if the Maserati had been rolled over or not, and I was very worried about Stirling until I saw next lap that the car was intact except for the missing wheel - p217

I dropped in at Deauville, where there was an air rally, and I was faced with the problem of finding a dinner-jacket for a party on the Sunday night. One of the people at the hotel gave me the address of some people who would hire me a suit. This turned out to be a laundry and dry cleaners. We ran through what seemed to be the customers' clothes until we found a jacket and a separate pair of trousers which fitted me approximately. The trousers were too long even for me, so the legs were turned up, and someone lent me a tie. That left me with the problem of shoes so I took my racing shoes, which were an oil-soaked brown, had then blacked and turned up the picture of the elegant man about town - p222

I motioned to Peter to come alongside and pointed behind us with thumb down to indicate that Fangio seemed to be in trouble. He nodded, put his thumb up, then pointed to me with one finger and back to himself with two. He wanted me to win and was prepared to come second himself, which I thought was a very sporting gesture - p227

Peter and his wife left their car at Colouge and flew with me in the Gull. We stayed one night in Hamburg and took off the next morning, but we had only got to about 2,000 feet when the engine cut dead. We looked at each other, rather worried, for below us were water and docks and steamers. Louise, who was sitting in the back reading a book, buried herself in that and refused to look out. Fortunately we had sufficient height to turn, and I decided to try and guide back to the aerodrome. As I did so, the engine began firing again on three cylinders, and I picked the longest runway for the forced landing. - p229

Bernard Cahier, the journalist and photographer who usually manages to be present with his camera when racing incidents take place, had faithfully recorded his 1956 excursion into the cornfield and boasted that he would get some more pictures if I repeated the performance this year. Unfortunately, I did run off there quite early when the breaks started fading away, and he got the picture. Well, I did it again later in the race I was relieved to see there was no photographer in sight, but Cahier had got it again...from a helicopter - p231

Our team consisted of Collins and myself, Musso and von Trips, the latter now wearing an imposing beard - p232

The prospects looked grim as the island contained nothing but the airfield, a few houses and a single-storey hotel with camp beds and very simple furniture. But a film show was put on for us - with very old films, but perhaps no older than we get on television - and in the evening, a Spanish girl came along to entertain us with songs and dances, so thay we had quite the merry party - p240

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[antisocialgaycat]

ive vandalised a library book 🤯😲😲

it now contains the appropriate information on the national soccer and cricket teams of ur country (special mention for alyssa healy as the holder of the record for most dismissals by a wicket keeper)

🎉🎉🎉

omg im so proud

should me and the childe (tay) find a book abt nz and do the same lmao

also yes alyssa healy deserves to be mentioned she is girlboss she is litearlly my idol

also the bitch is wondering is there was any information on the hockey teams

[killa-trav]

England's Stuart Broad celebrates with England's James Anderson after taking the final wicket, that of Australia's wicket keeper Alex Carey resulting in England's victory on day five of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval; London, England; 31.07.2023

📸; ADRIAN DENNIS