Quote by Katharine Whitehorn
I cannot for the life of me see why the umpires, the only two peop

I cannot for the life of me see why the umpires, the only two people on a cricket field who are not going to get grass stains on their knees, are the only two people allowed to wear dark trousers. – Katharine Whitehorn

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There are some circles in America where it seems to be more socially acceptable to carry a hand-gun than a packet of cigarettes. – Katharine Whitehorn

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Any committee that is the slightest use is composed of people who are too busy to want to sit on it for a second longer than they have to. – Katharine Whitehorn

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Life is simply a cricket match, with temptation as the bowler. – Author Unknown

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Other sports play once a week but this sport is with us every day. – Peter Ueberroth

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How many charming talents have been spoiled by the instilled desire to do important work! Some people are born to lift heavy weights. Some are born to juggle with golden balls. – Max Beerbohm

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I long for the days when athletes were revered. I want to see the romance return to sports, to see people enjoy the game purely for the game and the players. – Mike Piazza

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