England in the 90s

blockerdave

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The Blocker Broadcasting Corporation are delighted to have secured exclusive rights to English Cricket.

We’ve put together an unrivalled commentary team of Richie Benaud, Tony Grieg, Bill Lawry, Geoff Boycott and Phil Edmonds.

With the third test now under way with the series at 1-1, it’s a pleasure to share the highlights package of the first morning.

 
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The Blocker Broadcasting Corporation are delighted to have secured exclusive rights to English Cricket.

We’ve put together an unrivalled commentary team of Richie Benaud, Tony Grieg, Bill Larry, Geoff Boycott and Phil Edmonds.

With the third test now under way with the series at 1-1, it’s a pleasure to share the highlights package of the first morning.


sweep to mid wicket is the other outfield catch your get! As you now well know! Class highlights!
 

T.J.Hooker

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Seeing Wayne Larkins in the side reminds me of one of those weird 90s selection issues.

Gooch really rated him and wanted him in the side, despite him being the polar opposite of Gooch's ideas about training / discipline / fitness - he believed in Larkin's talent.

You get the sense that he had to be forced to pick Gower though, despite his sublime talent still being very much in evidence.
 

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Seeing Wayne Larkins in the side reminds me of one of those weird 90s selection issues.

Gooch really rated him and wanted him in the side, despite him being the polar opposite of Gooch's ideas about training / discipline / fitness - he believed in Larkin's talent.

You get the sense that he had to be forced to pick Gower though, despite his sublime talent still being very much in evidence.

Worth noting that in this series Larkins was already batting with a Surridge Turbo 333 made to commemorate Gooch’s triple against India in the summer, so simple arse-kissing can’t be ruled out.
 

T.J.Hooker

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IIRC John Morris was also using an SS Turbo (though he rejected orthodoxy by using a red grip instead of a blue one). Can't remember whether he switched to the 333, though.

I always felt a bit sorry for Hick walking out to bat in test matches with his DF 405. The sledges write themselves.
 

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