Gmac says he grew up in Northumberland as did I and it is quite possible that we went to the same school ....
.... I do remember Trevor Bailey giving a talk at the school in the 60's and watching test matches on black and white television.
I was never any real good at them however I got involved as the social life in the area revolved around the rugby and cricket clubs .
In 1983 I managed to wangle my way into the press box at Lords on World Cup Final day and stood very quietly in the commentary box watching the TMS team in action as the West Indies collapsed to defeat by Pakistan....very dramatic as the West Indians were thought to be invincible... In those days the West Indies fans used to bring bells and whistles , drums and banners and it was a very different Lords to today . ISTR that some supporters were allowed to sit on the grass around the boundaries...
I only watch village green cricket live these days but my friend who is retired spent last week watching for free international cricket teams from Spain, Germany , Sweden , Denmark, Gib, Jersey and various other European countries in 20/20 competition at our local club in Horsham and thoroughly enjoyed himself , a few pints , a sunny day and who cares who wins.....
I shall soon be retired also and I shall probably join him next year if they repeat the competition....
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