Oh good, it came through at last... I sent it the day before going on holiday, and several digests arrived without it.
Carol asked:
unexpected signs of seismic activity.
<g> Was this in regard to the dice rolling? Did you roll dice on an uneven or unstable surface?
I quote Ms Blenkarn's report: "This years' match was being played with new technology, we could spin instead of throwing dice. There was less time lost retrieving the dice from under the table, but spinning too vigorously made for seismic activity on the pitch."
What's "crashing into his own stumps"?
Out hit wicket. (Law 35: The striker is out Hit wicket if, while the ball is in play, his wicket is put down either by the striker's bat or person as described in Law 28 1(a)(ii) and (iii) (Wicket put down) either (i) in the course of any action taken by him in preparing to receive or in receiving a delivery, or (ii) in setting off for his first run immediately after playing, or playing at, the ball, or (iii) if he makes no attempt to play the ball, in setting off for his first run, provided that in the opinion of the umpire this is immediately after he has had the opportunity of playing the ball, or (iv) in lawfully making a second or further stroke for the purpose of guarding the wicket within the provisions of Law 34.3 (Ball lawfully struck more than once). Then there are several more clauses explaining in what circumstances the batsman isn't out.)
Eeeks, and another out I don't understand (I fear I'm losing my cricket knowledge; it needs reinforced!)-- trod on his wicket??
Also out hit wicket (this counts as Avon putting the wicket down with his person).
but as Dayna hugged him, Martok pronounced that it was a bump ball.
Another translation needed, please -- bump ball?
The ball hit the ground immediately after being struck by the bat, then bounced up again so that Vila could catch it. It often looks like a catch, but it doesn't count if it hit the ground first.
Londo, after weaving his erratic way to the wicket, was bowled second ball by Soolin.
Am I allowed to clap for that? :)
Depends on whether you wish to maintain good relations with the Centauri Republic.
Did the rebels get any calls in their favor?
Well, I suppose most of the ones that were given out. Looking at the scoresheets again, Dayna was reprieved by Gul Dukat in the first innings, but I think that was the only time either Trekker turned down an appeal from the Babylonians. He was probably planning to proposition her at the close of play. Martok turned down five appeals from the rebels, and Dukat one. I was really surprised about Martok; I thought the Klingons would umpire honourably, and it would be Dukat who would cause trouble... Oh my god! I just realised Martok had both his eyes!
STOP PRESS As the teams returned to their ships, an ashen-faced Captain Scarlet refused to comment on rumours that the umpire calling himself "General Martok" was in fact a changeling impostor, even though a large eagle was circling overhead shouting "Ha! Ha! Fooled you all!" Nor was he able to say whether the Intergalactic Cricket Council would overturn the result of the match if Dominion interference were proved.