Jaztheman
Chairman of Selectors
" So here we are. Who'd of thought it?"
" I know, it's unbelievable. We gotta do well, it's make or break."
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The Summer of 2000, when legends were found
The start of a new era, a new century and a new dynamic for English Cricket. Craig Tough was at his club in Devon not knowing what would be in store for him as a scout from Lancashire, Avroneel Biswas, had heard about his pace and potential and came to see him play for his team, Filleigh U10. Tough, a young 10 year old pace bowler, took 4 wickets in one over to catch the scout's eye, whilst setting a school record by getting 8 wickets for a mere 14 runs. Every stump got took out of the ground and varied his length like a Profesional. Tough has been tipped as a future star, already mastering reverse swing and pace of up to 67mph at just 10 years old. Through heart shaped tinted sunglasses, it seems that the scout sees the potential soaring through. Living in the rich part of Devon, he had all the up to date equipment which made him stand out alone, especially in his bright orange bowling shoes. Addiction can be bad. Alcohol, smoking, sniffing glue etc. but Craig was addicted to sport. He was once on the books for Coventry City FC when he was 7 but had to pull out due to a broken lef in a car accident. Luck can be hard to come by sometimes.Then again line, length and pace all there for someone so young. Yet it is obvious, even to the untrained eye, that he is a star in the making. Lightyears ahead of his friends and colleagues.
Elsewhere, in Lincolnshire a different kind of cricketer was taking all the headlines. James Edmonds, also a 10 year old, had set a school record for different reasons. An unbeaten 362 in his first game for Lincolnshire guides them to a win although James Edmonds was the obvious stand out. With technique like no other youngster he just helped the ball on it's way to the boundry. This doesn't mean he can't hit them though as he hit 13 sixes in the match. Like Craig, he was being watched. Scout, Suren Ram, from Lancashire watched the match and he was undeniebly impressed with the youngsters performance. Living in the poorer part of Lincolnshire may make it seem like an impossiblility for him to get scouted. His equipment, all torn and battered, mainly bought from garage sales and from handouts from friends. One thing you could count on though is that he would always play cricket, whenever he found the time. The only decent equipment he had was the hand-me-downs Pad's he had which were his Grandfather's, Elton Edmonds, when he was in his finest form for Lincolnshire. However they reached his rib cage and limited his stroke play. Taking all this into consideration, could he really be that good?
" I know, it's unbelievable. We gotta do well, it's make or break."
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The Summer of 2000, when legends were found
The start of a new era, a new century and a new dynamic for English Cricket. Craig Tough was at his club in Devon not knowing what would be in store for him as a scout from Lancashire, Avroneel Biswas, had heard about his pace and potential and came to see him play for his team, Filleigh U10. Tough, a young 10 year old pace bowler, took 4 wickets in one over to catch the scout's eye, whilst setting a school record by getting 8 wickets for a mere 14 runs. Every stump got took out of the ground and varied his length like a Profesional. Tough has been tipped as a future star, already mastering reverse swing and pace of up to 67mph at just 10 years old. Through heart shaped tinted sunglasses, it seems that the scout sees the potential soaring through. Living in the rich part of Devon, he had all the up to date equipment which made him stand out alone, especially in his bright orange bowling shoes. Addiction can be bad. Alcohol, smoking, sniffing glue etc. but Craig was addicted to sport. He was once on the books for Coventry City FC when he was 7 but had to pull out due to a broken lef in a car accident. Luck can be hard to come by sometimes.Then again line, length and pace all there for someone so young. Yet it is obvious, even to the untrained eye, that he is a star in the making. Lightyears ahead of his friends and colleagues.
Elsewhere, in Lincolnshire a different kind of cricketer was taking all the headlines. James Edmonds, also a 10 year old, had set a school record for different reasons. An unbeaten 362 in his first game for Lincolnshire guides them to a win although James Edmonds was the obvious stand out. With technique like no other youngster he just helped the ball on it's way to the boundry. This doesn't mean he can't hit them though as he hit 13 sixes in the match. Like Craig, he was being watched. Scout, Suren Ram, from Lancashire watched the match and he was undeniebly impressed with the youngsters performance. Living in the poorer part of Lincolnshire may make it seem like an impossiblility for him to get scouted. His equipment, all torn and battered, mainly bought from garage sales and from handouts from friends. One thing you could count on though is that he would always play cricket, whenever he found the time. The only decent equipment he had was the hand-me-downs Pad's he had which were his Grandfather's, Elton Edmonds, when he was in his finest form for Lincolnshire. However they reached his rib cage and limited his stroke play. Taking all this into consideration, could he really be that good?
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