LORD`S AND MASTERS...

I see that our lords and masters at the Marylebone Cricket Club have decreed that `batsmen` are no longer to be called `batsmen` but are instead simply to be referred to as `batters.`  This is to bring cricket up to date in a world of increasing diversity and inclusion.   Sounds good but could lead to some difficulties along the way.

For example, fielding positions could be next in line for renaming - third man may have to become third person?   Backward point and silly mid on may be challenged by those fearful of a backlash from those campaigning for equal rights for the intellectually challenged;  short square leg, fine leg and long leg might fall foul of those concerned about leg fetishism; short mid wicket might irk those who may be vertically challenged  and don`t get me started on cow corner.

I suppose I might be accused of being out of time, out of date or simply out of it, but I hope the MCC leave it at that and don`t meddle any more with the traditions of the game by pandering to the woke brigade.