The battle of Malahide

A great cricket match between two sporting rivals, more closely bonded than at first appears! ODI stands for One Day International, Malahide is a cricket venue near Dublin.

The Battle of Malahide

 

Ireland and England are two separate sporting nations,

And between them there’s been upsets and sensations

At the latest cricket ODI on 3/9/13, again they did collide

To face off once more in the battle of Malahide!

 

But these two arch rivals are closely interlinked

Allow me to explain and make it clear and succinct

The English skipper Morgan and debutant bowler big Boyd

Had both previously played for Ireland and many were very annoyed!

 

But let he who is without sin cast the first stone

Ireland’s opening bowler was once Englands very own

Now as we proceed don't let your head get into a ‘tis,

As there's plenty of conundrums for one heck of a pub quiz!

 

Both respective captains brought up centuries with a towering six

One Irish, one used to be but now English, don't get them mixed

The top scorer and top wicket-taker of the victorious team,

Were both Irish now English, do you understand which two I mean?

 

Not forgetting the top wicket taker on the losing side

Was the one that was English though now Irish allied

And though England ran out eventual worthy winners

Each man played for his shirt and that does not make them sinners!

 

Ten thousand and more came to cheer their heroes aloud

Ten thousand and more returned home, a well entertained crowd

So next time Ireland and England lock horns, where ever that may be?

Be thankful they are good friends despite their great sporting rivalry!

Reviews

[Frieda P]

I learn more about cricket and it's history everytime I read you Tom, I didn't know Ireland and England were such rivals but I suppose I should have guessed as much. Interesting story within your poetry, very entertaining and you are so passionate when you write of this sport!

'But let he who is without sin, cast the first stone'

Now that's serious business....enjoyed!

[Tom]

Yes indeed Frieda, thankfully now they are only fierce foes when it comes to sport ! Glad you enjoyed and have you recovered from your fall yesterday ?

[Frieda P]

Always a pleasure Tom, and which fall is that, the one where I landed on my arse, that's a daily occurrence..lol ;-)

[Tom]

Lavender musings do you not remember ?

[Frieda P]

OOOOH, you mean you giving up cricket?

[Tom]

Yes and then you fell over !!! I was hoping you landed on the lavender and not those sharp crystal stones??

[Frieda P]

If you can give up cricket I can certainly handle some silly sharp crystal stones....lol

[Tom]

and so courageous..

[Frieda P]

The very least I can do for your enormous sacrifice...........

[Tom]

Aaaaah Frieda and there's me thinking you were just teasing again !!!

[Frieda P]

I never tease about the serious stuff, like cricket & chocolate..............

[Tom]

Well glad to know now you don't really think I am a women!!

[Frieda P]

Nah, just teasing, you should know me by now, 99.9% of what falls out of my face is sarcasm, don't you know anyone else from joisey?!

[Tom]

No where is that ?

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Thank goodness there is a form of good sportsmanship somewhere in this world!

People throw punches at games over it... it's craziness!!

You have depicted and intense scene... good to know the history behind such rivalries.
Well done! :)

[Tom]

Thanks Robbie, to much testosterone flowing at times I think??

[Robbie~xoxo~]

I know!! ;D

[Sami Khalil]

You should be a sport's caster too along with a poet ( compliment ). Thank you for sharing all of this with us...I like poems on rivalries...:)

[Tom]

There's still time Sami !

[Sami Khalil]

OK. You are welcome...:)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

A great commentary here with this play by play of a verse...you tell us the game...the history and the ultimate prize is the fans...and how the rivalry will continue...I had to read this just because I'm a sports fan...and football season is here again in the USA...

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Glen!

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Gets me in the mood for the new season with my Pittsburgh Steelers...they play in London this year...as a matter of fact...u r welcome...

[Tom]

Pity they aren't coming N. Ireland Glen or I would definitely be there !

[Glen Yumang Manese]

I'm sure the owner of the Steelers will....Mr. Rooney was the ambassador to Ireland...

[Tom]

Excellent, I recommend Belfast a thriving, prosperous capital city !