The umpire signals a bye with the air of a weary stalk

The batsman's technique was like an old lady poking her umbrella at a wasp's nest.

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Ray Illingworth is relieving himself in front of the pavilion.

Cricket is a most precarious profession; it is called a team game but, in fact, no one is so lonely as a batsman facing a bowler supported by ten fieldsmen and observed by two umpires to ensure that his error does not go unpunished.

Umpire Harold Bird, having a wonderful time, signalling everything in the world, including stopping traffic coming on from behind.

It is rather suitable for umpires to dress like dentists, since one of their tasks is to draw stumps.