Post by Col ISIHAC. on Mar 12, 2008 12:46:49 GMT
Kind of;
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the Duke's 11 would offer that summer's touring side a game - traditionally the first of any tour up until recently. Probably the most memorable witnessed Ian Botham bowling his pal Allan Border, watched by Tom Graveney, the then chair of selectors - in front of a crowd of more than 20,000 - the place was heaving!! The slightly portly Botham had recently been dropped and that wicket resulted in clamours for his return - which were, probably quite rightly, ignored!
As the first stop it was possible to get autographs from international stars - watch Brian Lara net, from about 6 ft away, share a word or two with the likes of Colin Cowdrey, David Gower, Athers, CMJ (an ardent Sussex supporter you know, RMJ plays for the county 1st team) or whoever was in residence as they wanderes around the boundary.
I have seen Tendulkar make a ton there, batting in rain to do it - Derek Randall likewise (aided by a deliberate dropped catch by Richie Richardson which enabled Randall to scamper a single on 99) watched Garner, Walsh and Ambrose bowl off a short run and still scare the hell out of batsmen - and Curtley Ambrose is as true a gent as you will ever meet - the chap smiles for a living (until you put a ball in his hands).
We need fine weather, a picnic, a competitive game and the time to browse the stalls full of old books, Wisdens, tour ties which seem to be a permanent fixture there.
If there is a God, then this would truly be His ground! The jury's still out, so I'll recommens it as being breathtakingly picturesque - and a natural marvel.
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the Duke's 11 would offer that summer's touring side a game - traditionally the first of any tour up until recently. Probably the most memorable witnessed Ian Botham bowling his pal Allan Border, watched by Tom Graveney, the then chair of selectors - in front of a crowd of more than 20,000 - the place was heaving!! The slightly portly Botham had recently been dropped and that wicket resulted in clamours for his return - which were, probably quite rightly, ignored!
As the first stop it was possible to get autographs from international stars - watch Brian Lara net, from about 6 ft away, share a word or two with the likes of Colin Cowdrey, David Gower, Athers, CMJ (an ardent Sussex supporter you know, RMJ plays for the county 1st team) or whoever was in residence as they wanderes around the boundary.
I have seen Tendulkar make a ton there, batting in rain to do it - Derek Randall likewise (aided by a deliberate dropped catch by Richie Richardson which enabled Randall to scamper a single on 99) watched Garner, Walsh and Ambrose bowl off a short run and still scare the hell out of batsmen - and Curtley Ambrose is as true a gent as you will ever meet - the chap smiles for a living (until you put a ball in his hands).
We need fine weather, a picnic, a competitive game and the time to browse the stalls full of old books, Wisdens, tour ties which seem to be a permanent fixture there.
If there is a God, then this would truly be His ground! The jury's still out, so I'll recommens it as being breathtakingly picturesque - and a natural marvel.