Published: Sep 12, 2015, 08:34 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 12, 2015, 08:34 PM (IST)
UK Prime Minister David Cameron preferred watching the 4th ODI of England vs Australia 2015 ODI series over a meeting with Northern Ireland politicians to discuss the political crisis that the province is going through. Cameron is a cricket fan and loves to express his opinion on cricket but his primary job is to govern United Kingdom. Since he went to watch the fourth ODI of England vs Australia 2015 ODI series in Headingley, England rather than going to Belfast (Northern Ireland’s capital) to give his suggestions on how the effects of the political crisis can be minimized, some people have got the opportunity to question his commitment levels. Cameron is a leader of the conservative party and assumed the office of Prime Minister of United Kingdom on May 11, 2010. READ: Sachin Tendulkar-signed bat is my proudest possession, says British PM David Cameron
Speaking to BBC Radio (in the programme Test Match Special) he said former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott urged him to come to Headingley, “Geoffrey Boycott has been after me for about three years to come to Headingley and I’ve always wanted to come, as a cricket fan and somebody who’s watched Headingley Tests over the years of the TV. So it’s a thrill to be here. But I’m never more than about a yard away from my phone or BlackBerry so if you need to get back for anything I will do that straight away. He [Geoffrey Boycott] says that politics and being prime minister is a bit like batting, because you’ve got to prepare for your innings and think it through… I’ve kept them [letters] all, because they’re wonderful letters and he’s a great character.” Ashes 2013: David Cameron wishes England luck for the series
