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    Sreeni
    Joined: 22 Aug 2014

    Rest in peace Brian Close! Like most others outside England, I came to know about him after seeing a clip on YouTube in which Michael Holding battered him with short stuff aimed at the body.

    To face Holding & Co. at the age of 45 with no helmet on, the man had guts.

    Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

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      Sreeni
      Joined: 22 Aug 2014

      Here is the video for those who haven't seen it:

      Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

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        Maynard Friedman
        Joined: 3 Jan 2013

        Nice one Sreeni. Too Close for comfort! RIP to a gentleman and fine cricketer.

        last edited by 15 Sept 2015, 17:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Sreeni
          Joined: 22 Aug 2014

          Thanks Maynard! There are many things one doesn't see anymore. This includes toothpick like bats, camera angle from the wicketkeeper's end, men in their 40s playing international cricket, run-ups that begin near the boundary, and a cricket that scares viewers.

          Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

          last edited by 16 Sept 2015, 16:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            No.88
            Joined: 18 Feb 2015

            RIP Mr. Close. A fine, brave cricketer indeed.

            I can't imagine what it must have been like, standing at the crease, and watching Holding starting his run up in a different postcode, knowing fine well he had no intention of bowling at your stumps!!  :o

            Kudos.

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              Sreeni
              Joined: 22 Aug 2014

              Is anybody watching England v/s India?

              last edited by 16 Dec 2016, 00:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Winchy
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                I was trying very hard not to…

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                  Sreeni
                  Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                  England is inching towards its biggest victory in a long time. Any thoughts? Or do you guys think it might jinx it.

                  Anyway, I am loving the Ashes a lot more than the Test match my country is playing right now.

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                    Alex
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                    I think you did jinx it!  😃 😃

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                      Sreeni
                      Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                      That turned out to be true! Anyway, gotta appreciate the enthusiasm of the Barmy Army fans who have bought tickets for the 5th Test.

                      @Alex:

                      I think you did jinx it!  😃 😃

                      last edited by 6 Dec 2017, 10:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Maynard Friedman
                        Joined: 3 Jan 2013

                        Has anything been happening in the world of cricket lately (other than England’s shambolic away form in Tests)?!  😉

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                          EJS
                          Joined: 9 Feb 2016

                          Lots of crying.. actually feel a bit sorry for the Aussies

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                            Maynard Friedman
                            Joined: 3 Jan 2013

                            Luvvly jubbly, what a test! Let’s back this up at Lord’s England. We need to deal with Kohli though, he’s top drawer.

                            last edited by 4 Aug 2018, 23:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Alex
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                              Will be at Lords on Thursday!

                              last edited by 5 Aug 2018, 08:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Mustafa911
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 26 Jan 2017

                                @alex lucky you!!
                                What a lovely ground . One of to do list in life to watch a game in lords

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                                last edited by 5 Aug 2018, 17:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Alex
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                  @Mustafa911 Not off to a good start….

                                  last edited by 9 Aug 2018, 06:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Sreeni
                                    Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                                    @Alex:

                                    Will be at Lords on Thursday!

                                    Will you be carrying a placard? Anyway, hope it doesn't rain anymore although the weather forecast says otherwise.

                                    last edited by 11 Aug 2018, 04:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Sreeni
                                      Joined: 22 Aug 2014

                                      @Mustafa911:

                                      @alex lucky you!!
                                      What a lovely ground . One of to do list in life to watch a game in lords

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      And a Boxing Day Ashes at MCG or any of the famous Australian grounds. Too bad they won't be playing in WACA anymore.

                                      last edited by 11 Aug 2018, 04:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Mustafa911
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 26 Jan 2017

                                        Anyone excited to watch England finally win first cricket  world cup ? Go England !!!

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                                          Maynard Friedman
                                          Joined: 3 Jan 2013

                                          I am emotionally drained after that final, although it was never really in doubt, was it?!  😉

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