Tag: umpiring

• Short Run

  Again. I drew my hand close, splayed my fingers wide and pressed down hard. On my shoulder. I pivoted and turned left, facing the scorers. “Short run, ”  I intoned, making sure my voice carried off field. Somewhere in the distance, a head raised and lowered. Perhaps a pen moved scratching paper, hopefully. I turned […]

  Andrew Whalan

  July 28, 2021

  Cricket, Experience, Flash Fiction

  Cricket, short story, umpiring