The Writing Desk 27

Sharmila Meadows. Journalist on cricket, faith & politics. Ex Westminster Senior Policy Adviser & Ministerial Private Sec. Je parle français.#Jesus disciple ✝️

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For many of us, Field of Dreams makes a persuasive case for #cricket as an agent of hope. It also has much to teach us about recovery. My piece @ChurchTimes 👇

https://t.co/QZVoR1P2Pk

@flintoff11 @kylehogg22 @cofelancs #bbccricket @BBCSport @VernonCaruscc #CricketTwitter

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Help break the staggering silence about the staggering persecution of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa 👇🏽 Sign/share/speak out.

@OpenDoorsUK

[Open Doors UK @OpenDoorsUK]

Sign and share the Arise Africa petition.

Pastor Barnabas from Nigeria has an important message for you.

Having experienced first-hand the terrible suffering facing Christians in sub-Saharan Africa, he knows how crucial the Arise Africa petition is in breaking the silence over it.

Thank you to all of you who've added your voice. If you've yet to, there is still time – and each signature really does matter.

Sign and share today: https://t.co/TAvUgMpguS

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This week is #PrisonsWeek. Take a look & accept the invitation 👇🏽

https://t.co/w3ZRI5eeZT

@biblesociety @PrisonsWeek @PFenglandwales @CleanSheet_UK

[Alexander Lambsdorff @GerAmbTLV]

Berlin tonight.

(c) picture alliance/dpa

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Stop the violence. Start the healing. On average, 12 Christians are killed for their faith every day in sub-Saharan Africa. Nobody is talking about it. Let's make it front page news. Please sign and share the global Arise Africa petition @OpenDoorsUK 🔽
https://t.co/0DtpTo2JAM

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@SkyCricket I love the @VitalityBlast Mascot Race. Never fails to crack me up! Always a massive soft spot for Lanky!

[England @England]

We are completely heartbroken that our dream ends here, but so proud of this group, our staff and you – our amazing fans.

Your support in North America and back home has been nothing short of incredible. Thank you.

[England @England]

You’ve travelled, stayed up late and backed us every step of the way ❤️

Together, into the @FIFAWorldCup Semi-finals 💪

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@ChartCricket @CricketSociety @HomeOfCricket @AnnieChave @peterhardy51 @5BooksBlog @nickyt2000 @Womeninsport_uk @TakeHerLead @AceProgramme @ejrainfordbrent @isaguha @BBCSport @HarryEverett_14 @dannyforman @RafNicholson Thank you ! Hope the season's going well at The Chart

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.@CricketSociety outing to the 1st women's test match @HomeOfCricket was one of those perfect #cricket days that will linger long. Fine cricket, especially from Kranti Gaud, & fine company - @AnnieChave @peterhardy51 @5BooksBlog @nickyt2000 #ENGvIND

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@AnnieChave @CricketSociety It was such a lovely day and good to spend proper time with you, Annie plus Peter and Nick ❤️ Thanks for organising
@CricketSociety. I look forward to another such outing next summer!

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@AnnieChave @CricketSociety @HomeOfCricket @peterhardy51 @5BooksBlog @nickyt2000 @Womeninsport_uk @TakeHerLead @AceProgramme @ejrainfordbrent @isaguha @BBCSport @HarryEverett_14 @dannyforman @RafNicholson Yes !!!

[Annie Chave @AnnieChave]

The @CricketSociety were out in force at the Women’s Test today! Not many of us stayed in the sun all day - luckily there was enough shade!

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.@HKane is one of those captains that galvanises: gifted, inspiring, never forgets who he represents - & humble. A quality which marks him out & sets a likeable tone for the team - like Kane Williamson. Must be something in a name!

@England @BBCSport #WorldCup #bbcsport

[Harry Kane @HKane]

Wow. Just wow. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[England @England]

Harry Edward Kane. When we needed him most.

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A thoughtful, excellent reflection of #ENGvNZ - a series I'd found a thoughtful, excellent reflection of #TestCricket - until 3.25pm Sunday. Jamie Smith salvaged the tone & Mitchell's ton was a timely testament to the format.

@michelappleton @CraigNorenbergs #Cricket @BLACKCAPS

[Michael Appleton @michelappleton]

Loved this editorial in The Post this morning on @BLACKCAPS’ victory over England.

“Test cricket, like much else worth doing, rewards discipline, patience and delayed gratification. There are no shortcuts to greatness. Mr Mitchell’s innings was an object lesson in that truth.”

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@michelappleton @BLACKCAPS What a brilliant piece, thanks for sharing it.

[Thy Kingdom Come @thykingdom_come]

"God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer."

- Mother Teresa

Amen 🙏

#WednesdayWisdom

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@AnnieChave Awh,hope it went as well as these things can and that the funeral has helped in some way with the grief. Your father was born the very same day as my mother. A blessed day x

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So much fun to be at the
@T20WorldCup semi yesterday & with a good crowd! Australia as slick as expected, but WI, despite talent, batted & fielded at red-ball pace. A lack of urgency that was never going to trouble Australia's finesse.

#bbccricket #t20wc
@peterhardy51

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Jamie Smith earned his call-up to England for his prolific & highly effective batting @countychamp. Today, an attritional, Mitchell-like, Test performance could secure his place long-term! Going well so far 👏🏽

@surreycricket
@SurreyCricketFd #ENGvNZ
@CricketSociety #bbccricket