Crosswords

[LesMorrell]

Thanks again Iwan

Not gripy Nick- failed phoenix! (5,7)

[davidmfay]

Might that be ricky ponting?

[LesMorrell]

Not only might be, it is

Over to you David

[davidmfay]

Thanks Les. Ricky is more a man of sackcloth than of Ashes. Try this one: White versus reds on a roll for this British sporting trophy? (5,9,4)

[davidmfay]

Time for a hint: This trophy has been won 5 times in the last decade or so by a sportsperson whose Christian name also appears in the name of the trophy.

[davidmfay]

A further hint: White is the colour you would need to wear to compete for this trophy.

[Erewash]

After resorting to Wikipedia...

Venus Rosewater Bowl

[davidmfay]

Yes Iwan --- The Venus Rosewater Dish is the one. Over to you

[Erewash]

Thanks David; In the immortal words of Valery Singleton, here's one I prepared earlier:

Green once abandoned for rapid strike in bowls by a Scotsman? (9,3)

[AndyPage]

Fleetwood Mac