Cricket Thread. Only Mad Dogs And Englishmen

[harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689]

49 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

Worcestershire and Gloucestershire player Brian Brain out for 83: https://wccc.co.uk/worcestershire-sad-to-announce-death-of-brian-brain/

Parents had a sadistic sense of humour.

[The Old Crem 3,583]

Bob Pomphrey, English batsman has died aged 79. Obit

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Bob White, English first-class cricketer and umpire.has died aged 87. Announcement

[drol 11,937]

On 14/12/2020 at 15:36, Deathrace said:

Today is the 60th anniversary of the first tied Test match between West Indies and Australia. Somewhat surprisingly the guy who was out to cause the tie, Ian Meckiff (born 1935), the guy who ran him out, Joe Solomon (born 1930) and the guy who was bowling, Wes Hall (born 1937) are all still alive. 

Joe Solomon dead at 93.

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1 hour ago, drol said:

Joe Solomon dead at 93.

Clyde Butts has also died and the pair of them get joint coverage from The Sun

[Deathrace 1,170]

4 hours ago, drol said:

Joe Solomon dead at 93.

 

2 hours ago, The Old Crem said:

Clyde Butts has also died and the pair of them get joint coverage from The Sun

Meanwhile Sir Wes Hall is doing a book signing 

 

[diego 1,981]

Derek Stirling was born in Upper Hutt, New Zealand and died aged 62, he played six Test matches and six One Day Internationals from 1984 to 1986. He played Scottish club cricket for Stenhousemuir in 1983 and 1984. He also played for Menston CC in Yorkshire in 1985 and 1986 and for the Rest of the World XI at Scarborough in 1985

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/133445756/former-new-zealand-fast-bowler-derek-stirling-dies-aged-62

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Cameron Green has revealed has had chronic kidney disease since birth which may at some point in the future require him to need a transplant. BBC Sport

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Graham Tripp, English Batsman had died aged 91.  Obit

[BonScott 122]

Anyone know what happened to Graham Thorpe? year or so ago he was fighting for his life in hospital but since then there been a Schumacher+ level of secrecy, no updates, public appearances etc

[Kenny 283]

On 09/12/2023 at 11:48, The Old Crem said:

Clyde Butts has also died and the pair of them get joint coverage from The Sun

 

Any relation to Seymore?

[time 8,597]

Norma Izard, former player and longest serving manager of England's women's team, has died aged 90. Also responsible for the creation of the Women's Ashes.

[Octopus of Odstock 2,191]

On 12/01/2024 at 20:31, BonScott said:

Anyone know what happened to Graham Thorpe? year or so ago he was fighting for his life in hospital but since then there been a Schumacher+ level of secrecy, no updates, public appearances etc

 

Suicide attempt from depression was what I read. Then kept in to assess his mental well being thereafter.

[BonScott 122]

29 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said:

 

Suicide attempt from depression was what I read. Then kept in to assess his mental well being thereafter.

Thanks, wow assumed it was a heart attack or something, sounds bad, hope he doing ok 

[Cerberus 302]

Tim May, one of Warne's  old spin partners, one to watch: 

 

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/cricket-fans-rally-tim-may-sad-revelation-first-west-indies-test-201801085.html?utm_source=Content&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Facebook&utm_term=Sport&ncid=facebook_facebook_k0cpmc7b04w&fbclid=IwAR0KR2YRTh892stCZiGcpIZapKih6Qy9GlwrPjhi6HSxqu-hDRS4oR2Bxiw

[Deathrace 1,170]

Doug Padgett, Yorkshire and England batsman who played two Tests in 1960 has died aged 89. 

 

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Ali Zia,  Pakistani first-class cricketer who played from 1974–75 until 1992–93 for the Pakistan national cricket team has died aged 66. Obit

[Deathrace 1,170]

Geoffrey Boycott on holiday in South Africa 

[DCI Frank Burnside 3,887]

DL worthy candidate.

 

84 this year and well enough it would seem to travel to SA So probably can be left for another few years before considering

[Deathrace 1,170]

Allan Border has been interviewed about his Parkinsons diagnosis. He claims he is in good health apart from Parkinsons and still plays golf. He looks and sounds good all things considered 

 

[BonScott 122]

On 29/01/2024 at 12:55, Deathrace said:

Geoffrey Boycott on holiday in South Africa 

If he can fly 12 hrs and be drinking wine he a few years away from Top 50 consideration yet, looks in good shape 

[BonScott 122]

10 minutes ago, Deathrace said:

Allan Border has been interviewed about his Parkinsons diagnosis. He claims he is in good health apart from Parkinsons and still plays golf. He looks and sounds good all things considered 

 

A good shout for the 2034 list but looks and sounds like has good few years yet 

[Kenny 283]

21 minutes ago, BonScott said:

If he can fly 12 hrs and be drinking wine he a few years away from Top 50 consideration yet, looks in good shape 

 

Provided she doesn't shag him  to death!

[Deathrace 1,170]

3 minutes ago, Kenny said:

 

Provided she doesn't shag him  to death!

Isn't that his daughter?! 

[Kenny 283]

14 minutes ago, Deathrace said:

Isn't that his daughter?! 

 

No idea.

 

But, as we say in Scotland, wid!