The Final Test (1953)

Stanley Maxted: Senator

Quotes 

• Senator : Ought to be a exciting day?

  Cricket Fan in the Stand. : I hope not. All I want is to see the boys piling up the runs quietly and not getting out. Don't want any excitement, thanks

  Senator : Pardon me sir, but as a stranger in these parts, may I ask a question?

  Cricket Fan in the Stand. : Go ahead.

  Senator : This, I gather, is the fourth day of this particular game. I also gather that during the past few weeks, there have been four other games, each of five days, between these same teams.

  Cricket Fan in the Stand. : Correct.

  Senator : I also gather that this particular game cannot possible decide anything, whichever team wins.

  Cricket Fan in the Stand. : That's right.

  Senator : It's also I'm told very possible that neither side will in fact win this game.

  Cricket Fan in the Stand. : Well, let's hope so.