Cricket has come and so have the Old 12th man tapes.
My favourite passage is the Toss of the Coin on Still the 12th Man.
Richie: The toss of the coin is of vital importance in these 1-day matches. Here's Ian Chappel now, with the 2 captains.
Ian: Righto A.B, so you want $100 on heads??
A.B: Yeah
Ian: Ok, well I'll have $100 on tails. What about you Jarved??
Jarved: I'll have a $100 on tails too.
Cameraman: Psst..Ian your on
Ian: Yes thanks Rich, Ok Jarved if you'd like to do the honors? You can call A.B
A.B: Heads!
Ian: And, yes it's a f#%kin head
Jarved: Oh you lucky prick!
Ian: Allright, mate what are you gonna do?
A.B: We'll run this way I think Ian
Ian: Ok, Well Alan Border 's elected to run with the wind, towards the paddington end, so that means Pakistan will have the kickoff. Good luck fellas. Back to you Rich.
Richie: Pakistan are gonna kickoff?? What f#%kin game are we playing here?? Has everyone gone completly mad?? Who's batting for heavens sake??
