It was the after-lunch session and the batsman had been drinking too heavily during the break. He staggered up to the captain and confessed that he could see three of everything.
'Well,' said the captain, 'when you get out there and the three balls come towards you, just hit the middle one.
'The batsman weaved his way to the crease and was bowled first ball. He made his way back.
'What happened?' demanded the captain. 'Didn't you hit the middle ball?'
'Yesh,' replied the batsman, 'but I used the outside bat!'
