Tumorboy has challenged me to rewrite an article from the maintream media - to take a negative article and present it in a positive manner. Here is the original NZ Herald story...
And here's my spin. Apolgies to Dylan Cleaver ;)
Opposition cricket players receiving gifts have again come under scrutiny following a series of breaks in play during the one-day international between Australia and New Zealand last night.
Play was stopped for about 10 minutes during the match at Eden Park as people got into the Christmas spirit on the terraces.
Australian players were gifted presents from New Zealand supporters from the stands.
Fast bowler Brett Lee said he was avoiding apples, oranges and lemons, stating that he preferred limes and womens underwear, but tennis balls and golf balls were also removed from the field. It it understood all gifts would be send on to Australia pending MAF checks.
At least five spectators entered the field of play while the match was in progress to say hello, praising their cricketing prowess, and noting the distinct lack of seagulls.
"We don't want people in a position to be hurt," Ponting said, after one fan rolled his ankle on a lemon.
Lee said, jokingly: "I'm a big fan of fruit but not that big." "I'd love a beer but."
Shane Warne made good use of the break to send a few text messages on his cellphone.
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