I've a strong suspicion the glasses wearer is Sir Geoffrey (who wore specs until he changed to contacts in about 69) & the speaker was Bobby Simpson, the Oz skipper when Boycs made his bow.JASON said:The author of those words has to be someone like Dougie Walters !! (using that sort of colourful language !! )
Very well done BB I thought that might take a little longer, who said sledging is a modern thing?BoyBrumby said:I've a strong suspicion the glasses wearer is Sir Geoffrey (who wore specs until he changed to contacts in about 69) & the speaker was Bobby Simpson, the Oz skipper when Boycs made his bow.
Could be totally wrong tho.
Are you English ?BoyBrumby said:Sorry for delay, have been at work (still am in fact, sticking it to the man by having crafty look @ CW! ) here's my question:
I'm well known, but this is my first class record:
Matches: 1 Innings:2 Not Outs: 1 Runs: 0 Highest Score: 0* Catches: 1
Who am I?
Are you well known as a CRICKET PLAYER ??BoyBrumby said:Q1) Are you English ? Yes
Is your claim to fame as a sportsman ?BoyBrumby said:Q2) Are you well known as a CRICKET PLAYER ?? No
Yes, but can't go any further. My lips are sealedI think you may have someone in mind, no?
I can't believe this question is being repeated !!BoyBrumby said:Q6) Did you once get a hat-trick? Yes
Yes, spot on. & apologies for the repeated question.JASON said:I can't believe this question is being repeated !!
I answered this same question over a year ago !! And the answer is still the same .
Geoff Hurst, England's soccer hero.
And the hat trick is a soccer hat trick !!