What goes through the mind of the 12th man during a Test match

#4 The hidden skill - Is she watching? If she is, then there is no respite for me at home

Many a time spouses or girlfriends of cricketers show up for a match in the stadium to cheer for their hubbies or boyfriends and that’s pretty heartening, to say the least. It doesn’t matter whether they are inured to the intricacies of the game or not, they will pray for their partner’s well-being.

There’s a flip side to it and that can be menacing and to make it worse once can’t dupe the eyes. The twelfth man is in with a role that involves taking the field while a player is off, carrying drinks, communicating messages and strategical updates from time to time.

There might be a tinge of fear in their mind regarding the fact that their partners, like off-the-field, ensure a close look on them and might use it against them when the cricketers put up an excuse for not obeying to her demands. Tough life it is *laughing out loud*.