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David Sheppard
Fri, May 18 2018
Church of England vs Roman Catholics: A bizarre cricket match, probably fictitious
The Roman Catholics challenged the Church of England to a cricket match at Lord’s. The result, however, was not what the English clergymen expected….
Fri, September 15 2017
Fred Trueman’s one-liners in the 1962-63 Ashes
England failed to regain The Ashes in 1962-63 — but that could not dampen Fred Trueman’s legendary sense of humour.
Tue, January 06 2015
Why Rev Sheppard could not be trusted to hold a baby
During the 1962-63 tour of Australia, David Sheppard had a tough time in holding catches that came his way.
Tue, January 12 2016
Ashes 1962-63: Alan Davidson skittles England out after offering a prayer at Sydney
Alan Davidson took a total of nine wickets as Australia beat England at Sydney in 1963.