won’t read about it
a team that farted way through –
comes back, now to Lord’s
Sports writing at its finest!
I have to admit I have never seen sports writing quite like this before though I have seen teams, that for the life of me, can only be described as performing in the same way.
From the Guardian in ‘Incredible comeback’: Cricket World Cup victory prompts outpouring of joy in New Zealand
In the early hours of Thursday morning, New Zealanders collectively rubbed their tired eyes. On the other side of the world, something miraculous was happening. They could scarcely believe what they were seeing.
Indian fans despaired. Pakistani fans laughed. New Zealand fans simply revelled.
“You wouldn’t read about it,” said Mike Lane of Alternative Cricket Commentary. “What an incredible comeback from a team that farted their way through … now they are going to the home of cricket, Lords.”
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