Messy Jez
@messyjez.bsky.social
Guerillacricket.com and Whitelinewireless lover. Looking for lovers of good cricket content! My word I hope this can replace the shitshow that Twitter has become!
Occasional blog at https://t.co/oFfAdPnk41
Occasional blog at https://t.co/oFfAdPnk41
This is a wonderful piece from Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social - please share it widely!
In this wrap up piece to the #INDvSA series in The Print, I look at where this SA team has come from and put their achievements in context. Also what should India do next?
theprint.in/opinion/chok...
In this wrap up piece to the #INDvSA series in The Print, I look at where this SA team has come from and put their achievements in context. Also what should India do next?
theprint.in/opinion/chok...
From ‘chokers’ to champions—how the South African cricket team has undergone a transformation
South Africa is now holding a mirror to the world. It is led by a Black African captain, powered by a diverse group of players, and has just won the WTC and a series in India while sitting atop the Te...
theprint.in
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This is a wonderful piece from Anindya Dutta @cricwriter.bsky.social - please share it widely!
In this wrap up piece to the #INDvSA series in The Print, I look at where this SA team has come from and put their achievements in context. Also what should India do next?
theprint.in/opinion/chok...
In this wrap up piece to the #INDvSA series in The Print, I look at where this SA team has come from and put their achievements in context. Also what should India do next?
theprint.in/opinion/chok...
I really loved doing this interview with Harry - an excellent guest who reminds me how much energy young people have!!
#Ashes
#Ashes
Guerilla Roundup Special - Harry Everett
@HarryEverett_14 shares the perspective of an English cricket badger visiting for the Ashes, looks forward to Brisbane, and shares his observations on the difference in Australian cricket club culture.
#Ashes
youtu.be/Prhtiw1ZMw0?...
@HarryEverett_14 shares the perspective of an English cricket badger visiting for the Ashes, looks forward to Brisbane, and shares his observations on the difference in Australian cricket club culture.
#Ashes
youtu.be/Prhtiw1ZMw0?...
Guerilla Roundup Special - Harry Everett
YouTube video by Guerilla Cricket
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I really loved doing this interview with Harry - an excellent guest who reminds me how much energy young people have!!
#Ashes
#Ashes
The question as to why that first Test should be held at Perth rather than the Gabba has one compelling answer - the weather. There are currently 20,000 shell-shocked English fans wandering around Perth in comfortable 22C heat.
The forecast for the first day of December says it will be 39C!
#Ashes
The forecast for the first day of December says it will be 39C!
#Ashes
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The question as to why that first Test should be held at Perth rather than the Gabba has one compelling answer - the weather. There are currently 20,000 shell-shocked English fans wandering around Perth in comfortable 22C heat.
The forecast for the first day of December says it will be 39C!
#Ashes
The forecast for the first day of December says it will be 39C!
#Ashes
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So, here's the scoop. I've got two anonymous former Ashes cricketers offering their opinions on the series. They'll continue, providing a piece apiece after each Test over on my newsletter.
Subscribe to read them!
newsletter.danliebke.com
Subscribe to read them!
newsletter.danliebke.com
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Just imagine how much quicker you'd sign up if this tagline happened to be funny... Click to read Funny Is Better Than Good, by Dan Liebke, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
newsletter.danliebke.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
So, here's the scoop. I've got two anonymous former Ashes cricketers offering their opinions on the series. They'll continue, providing a piece apiece after each Test over on my newsletter.
Subscribe to read them!
newsletter.danliebke.com
Subscribe to read them!
newsletter.danliebke.com
Planning ahead for a month of daily ODIs from the Women's World Cup. As ever, Perth in the perfect time zone for following the games!
#ICCWWC
#WomensWorldCup
#ICC
#ICCWWC
#WomensWorldCup
#ICC
September 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Planning ahead for a month of daily ODIs from the Women's World Cup. As ever, Perth in the perfect time zone for following the games!
#ICCWWC
#WomensWorldCup
#ICC
#ICCWWC
#WomensWorldCup
#ICC
I am most encouraged by this news - it was the day that Tony Abbott announced that he was granting a knighthood to Prince Philip that his fate was sealed.
It doesn't matter how many medals they wear, clowns are still clowns
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
It doesn't matter how many medals they wear, clowns are still clowns
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
September 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I am most encouraged by this news - it was the day that Tony Abbott announced that he was granting a knighthood to Prince Philip that his fate was sealed.
It doesn't matter how many medals they wear, clowns are still clowns
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
It doesn't matter how many medals they wear, clowns are still clowns
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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A day of pure South African joy when thousands of #Proteas fans found us. Read more here and listen to our latest Podcast: guerillacricket.com/77134,as-the...
#AlwaysRising #CricketSA #CricketWC25
#EngvSA #EngvsSA @anniechave.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.social
#AlwaysRising #CricketSA #CricketWC25
#EngvSA #EngvsSA @anniechave.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.social
As the Proteas attained WTC glory, proud South African fans discovered Guerilla Cricket - Guerilla Cricket
15,000 South African fans around the world had tuned in to Guerilla Cricket to cheer their team home and share their relief and joy.
guerillacricket.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A day of pure South African joy when thousands of #Proteas fans found us. Read more here and listen to our latest Podcast: guerillacricket.com/77134,as-the...
#AlwaysRising #CricketSA #CricketWC25
#EngvSA #EngvsSA @anniechave.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.social
#AlwaysRising #CricketSA #CricketWC25
#EngvSA #EngvsSA @anniechave.bsky.social @tonybishop1.bsky.social @garynaylor85.bsky.social
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As part of our occasional series of discussions with many Guerillas, today is the chance to enjoy Will Reynolds' inspirational story.
Guerilla Stories - Will Reynolds youtu.be/F78z-ljHZRk?...
Guerilla Stories - Will Reynolds youtu.be/F78z-ljHZRk?...
Guerilla Stories - Will Reynolds
YouTube video by Guerilla Cricket
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
As part of our occasional series of discussions with many Guerillas, today is the chance to enjoy Will Reynolds' inspirational story.
Guerilla Stories - Will Reynolds youtu.be/F78z-ljHZRk?...
Guerilla Stories - Will Reynolds youtu.be/F78z-ljHZRk?...
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It's the start of a perfectly balanced day 5 of #ENGvIND from Lord's, where we are LIVE for every ball!
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhIa...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhIa...
#INDvENG
July 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It's the start of a perfectly balanced day 5 of #ENGvIND from Lord's, where we are LIVE for every ball!
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhIa...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhIa...
#INDvENG
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WIth the series level, we are LIVE from Lord's for day 1 of the third #ENGvIND Test, where Ben Stokes has actually elected to bat!!
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXPL...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXPL...
#INDvENG
ENG v IND 3rd Test, day 1, Lord's
YouTube video by Guerilla Cricket
www.youtube.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
WIth the series level, we are LIVE from Lord's for day 1 of the third #ENGvIND Test, where Ben Stokes has actually elected to bat!!
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXPL...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXPL...
#INDvENG
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We are LIVE for the start of the second #ENGvIND Test from Edgbaston.
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GamT...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GamT...
#INDvENG
July 2, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We are LIVE for the start of the second #ENGvIND Test from Edgbaston.
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GamT...
#INDvENG
Listen at guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GamT...
#INDvENG
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It's been over ten years now, so @messyjez.bsky.social thought it was time to sit down @guerillahendo.bsky.social & the bear to talk us through the ups and downs of the last decade of Guerilla Cricket.
youtu.be/_ngiWdDtDDQ
youtu.be/_ngiWdDtDDQ
Guerilla Origins - Hendo & The Bear on the First Decade
YouTube video by Guerilla Cricket
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It's been over ten years now, so @messyjez.bsky.social thought it was time to sit down @guerillahendo.bsky.social & the bear to talk us through the ups and downs of the last decade of Guerilla Cricket.
youtu.be/_ngiWdDtDDQ
youtu.be/_ngiWdDtDDQ
@anniechave.bsky.social
This is actually the first Sussex game I have been able to get to in 60 years. Last time I watched Ted Dexter and John Snow were playing. Delighted to be hearing you, and that Sussex haven’t lost a wicket since I arrived!
This is actually the first Sussex game I have been able to get to in 60 years. Last time I watched Ted Dexter and John Snow were playing. Delighted to be hearing you, and that Sussex haven’t lost a wicket since I arrived!
May 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@anniechave.bsky.social
This is actually the first Sussex game I have been able to get to in 60 years. Last time I watched Ted Dexter and John Snow were playing. Delighted to be hearing you, and that Sussex haven’t lost a wicket since I arrived!
This is actually the first Sussex game I have been able to get to in 60 years. Last time I watched Ted Dexter and John Snow were playing. Delighted to be hearing you, and that Sussex haven’t lost a wicket since I arrived!
This is a fantastic book - even if you can't get to Taunton today, make sure you order a copy from www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
May 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is a fantastic book - even if you can't get to Taunton today, make sure you order a copy from www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...
The Messy Guerilla Safari continued today with a lovely lunch with the delightful Will Reynolds at the truly exceptional Packhorse, just outside Bath. Many thanks Will!
May 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Messy Guerilla Safari continued today with a lovely lunch with the delightful Will Reynolds at the truly exceptional Packhorse, just outside Bath. Many thanks Will!
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With @messyjez.bsky.social of @guerillacricket.bsky.social on the piss in Winchester this afternoon. Cheers.
May 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
With @messyjez.bsky.social of @guerillacricket.bsky.social on the piss in Winchester this afternoon. Cheers.
One major unresolved matter for AI is, "How accurate is it?"
The attached contradictory answers to the same question, "Which is further north, Birmingham or Cambridge uk" both appeared atop the same Google search page.
It's pretty basic stuff, but it seems AI is totally untrustworthy.
The attached contradictory answers to the same question, "Which is further north, Birmingham or Cambridge uk" both appeared atop the same Google search page.
It's pretty basic stuff, but it seems AI is totally untrustworthy.
May 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
One major unresolved matter for AI is, "How accurate is it?"
The attached contradictory answers to the same question, "Which is further north, Birmingham or Cambridge uk" both appeared atop the same Google search page.
It's pretty basic stuff, but it seems AI is totally untrustworthy.
The attached contradictory answers to the same question, "Which is further north, Birmingham or Cambridge uk" both appeared atop the same Google search page.
It's pretty basic stuff, but it seems AI is totally untrustworthy.
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We teased you before, but this time it's REAL!
It is the last time we'll be broadcasting from Sydenham, and Hendo & the Bear are in the house!
We're here for the child wonder in today's #IPL match #MIvRR.
Listen to us now on Guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ52...
It is the last time we'll be broadcasting from Sydenham, and Hendo & the Bear are in the house!
We're here for the child wonder in today's #IPL match #MIvRR.
Listen to us now on Guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ52...
May 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We teased you before, but this time it's REAL!
It is the last time we'll be broadcasting from Sydenham, and Hendo & the Bear are in the house!
We're here for the child wonder in today's #IPL match #MIvRR.
Listen to us now on Guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ52...
It is the last time we'll be broadcasting from Sydenham, and Hendo & the Bear are in the house!
We're here for the child wonder in today's #IPL match #MIvRR.
Listen to us now on Guerillacricket.com
or watch us at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ52...
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Dutton this morning: "I have a softer side"
Temu Trump this afternoon: "Hate media"
Couldn't keep on the fake mask for 1 day!
#auspol #AusVotes25 #TemuTrump #LNPNeveragain
Temu Trump this afternoon: "Hate media"
Couldn't keep on the fake mask for 1 day!
#auspol #AusVotes25 #TemuTrump #LNPNeveragain
April 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Dutton this morning: "I have a softer side"
Temu Trump this afternoon: "Hate media"
Couldn't keep on the fake mask for 1 day!
#auspol #AusVotes25 #TemuTrump #LNPNeveragain
Temu Trump this afternoon: "Hate media"
Couldn't keep on the fake mask for 1 day!
#auspol #AusVotes25 #TemuTrump #LNPNeveragain
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It feels like it's 2022 all over again. Didn't we already vote out the mysoginistic, arrogant, self-entitled, corrupt, and incompetent fools. But STILL they throw back at us the same shit from Dutton, Fraser, Cash, McKenzie, Hastie, Joyce at al.
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
April 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It feels like it's 2022 all over again. Didn't we already vote out the mysoginistic, arrogant, self-entitled, corrupt, and incompetent fools. But STILL they throw back at us the same shit from Dutton, Fraser, Cash, McKenzie, Hastie, Joyce at al.
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
It feels like it's 2022 all over again. Didn't we already vote out the mysoginistic, arrogant, self-entitled, corrupt, and incompetent fools. But STILL they throw back at us the same shit from Dutton, Fraser, Cash, McKenzie, Hastie, Joyce at al.
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
April 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It feels like it's 2022 all over again. Didn't we already vote out the mysoginistic, arrogant, self-entitled, corrupt, and incompetent fools. But STILL they throw back at us the same shit from Dutton, Fraser, Cash, McKenzie, Hastie, Joyce at al.
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
No policies but hate and division.
#Auspol
#AusVotes25
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It’s my book launch on Monday 28th April (5 days) and so I’ll be posting a bit about it for the next week or so!
Nervous, excited, overwhelmed- I’m all of these things plus a few more.
@FairfieldBooks_
thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-ch…
Nervous, excited, overwhelmed- I’m all of these things plus a few more.
@FairfieldBooks_
thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-ch…
April 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It’s my book launch on Monday 28th April (5 days) and so I’ll be posting a bit about it for the next week or so!
Nervous, excited, overwhelmed- I’m all of these things plus a few more.
@FairfieldBooks_
thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-ch…
Nervous, excited, overwhelmed- I’m all of these things plus a few more.
@FairfieldBooks_
thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-ch…
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Of course, you can also see Perko's lament at youtu.be/alJYzq8hfYk
Goodbye Sydenham
YouTube video by Jeff Perkins
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Of course, you can also see Perko's lament at youtu.be/alJYzq8hfYk