not sure what this guys doing with the ball?

[gunners67]

i had itchy feet yesterday so needed to get out and about. Whilst driving through a nearby village i spotted a cricket match playing. i`m not really into cricket but couldn`t resist stopping for a couple of shots, but not sure what this guy is doing in shot 2 with the ball, any idea`s?

[milosh]

Errm, polishing it maybe?

[gturner]

shining on side of it. As you polish up one side, the other is roughed up by the pitch and batsman.
With 2 sides of different quality, the ball can swing in the air, making life more difficult for the batsman. Here is a great explination: Nasa proves why cricket balls really swing - Times Online

[gunners67]

Ah! i see so he is trying to get his balls to swing, ahem!! no pun intended

[gturner]

Originally Posted by gunners67

Ah! i see so he is trying to get his balls to swing, ahem!! no pun intended

Correct!
Well, he might also be concealing a good 'ol boy scratch!

[gunners67]

HA HA! you could be right gturner

[mpascal]

Well as a true cricket follower, I can say without hesitation he is polishing his .....ball....s.

Michael

[gunners67]

hehe many thanks mpascal