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This is why I read The Guardian's weekly cricket spot, "The Spin". This is the first instance I can recall of the use of the word "vellicate" in a sporting context anywhere. Good gear....

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/fe...nson-speed

And kudos too, to Kevin Pietersen (though it pains me to do so) for producing a worthy quote re Mitchell Johnston.
I love that Tyson quote (and have used it several times, including a pre-match team-talk for Lewes Ladies before they played high-flying Cardiff). Quite articulate for such a destructive monster.