Reading the Script

Well the weekend was dominated by my work as a team leader, reading exam papers, marking papers and reviewing others marking . Hours spent on the telephone reassuring and explaining, not a role I'd naturally embrace with open arms.

When time allowed I managed to break away to watch bits of the Test Match and the UK Open Darts. England completed what ultimately seemed like a routine victory over Bangladesh. Some commentators have qustioned the value of such games, I'd disagree its just two tests and its given the selectors the opportunity to see young players like Steven Finn; also its allowed the players who were not selected for the T20 World Cup the chance to reestablish themselves before the main series of the summer against Pakistan. For the players of Bangladesh, its given them an opportunity to play at Lords, and for Tamim the scorer of two test centuries in consequtive tests, the chance to project himself as a test player who will undoubtedly be sought after by county sides looking for an overseas player.

Onto the darts, Sunday night, a couple of glasses of red wine and the chance to see the master at work. Phil Taylor marches on, he secueed the UK Open title after breaking the world record for a match average of 118.6. I've discovered that PDC darts is coming to Crondon Park later in the year, a dart definately to put on the sporting calendar.

Finally after what will be a long summer, the need for a break. Its looks like it will be October before we can get a break, and I've been researching holiday places. Greece looks good at the moment. Off to get some brochures.