Leading Edge: What tuk-tuks can teach us about test cricket

Sunday Times

TELFORD VICE, Colombo

Most journeys undertaken by foreigners in Colombo start with a question: “Meter?” Whereupon the tuk-tuk driver will waggle his head in a way that could signify to someone from Africa, “Yes”, “No”, “Maybe” or “Why do you damn fool alien species always think you’re so bloody clever?”

Sometimes he will point to the meter’s numerals glowing reassuringly above the windscreen. Other times, you will have to duck your head inside the vehicle to see them. But, if he ign...