Crucket

Something else we’ve waited a long time for: back to back victories. 238 days since that last happened in any format.

Vampire Weekend:

What a nice way to start the home summer: something we haven’t seen for 138 days – a Black Caps’ victory!

Phoenix Foundation, Bleaching Sun (the Crucket themetune):

You’d have to admit that the spot-fixing controversy has cast doubts on the credibility of the tour by Pakistan. NZ Cricket’s PR desk must be working overtime thinking up ways to engage us in cricket this summer.

The other day I got one of those ideas by email from the BLACKCAPS.co.nz FanZone – and my jaw nearly hit the desk. One week out from the start of a shaky tour with the shadow of gambling hanging over it, NZC are offering me $10 to place a bet at the TAB.

That is some canny PR. I love it.