Martin Donnelly was scoring as freely as ever for Warwickshire against Middlesex when he was dismissed in the oddest of fashions.
When we come to the C’s we find a crowd of commendable batsmen, a clutch of quality bowlers and at least a couple of charismatic all-rounders.
“Pressure? There is no pressure in Test cricket. Real pressure is when you are flying a Mosquito with a Messerschmitt up your arse.”
Despite possessing solid technique, Nick Compton hasn't displayed a commanding show at international level.
Dr Jane Orr’s father introduced her to cricket. Bill Bowes introduced her to the press box at Lord’s. And Denis Compton introduced her to the methods of scoring a cricket match.
Recalling a curious incident at Lord’s, no less. The umpire in question was either Billy Bestwick or Bill Reeves.
Nick, who was batting on 18, during the 19th over, tried to duck Overton’s delivery after hitting him for a four.
Nicholas Compton has acquired a loyal and passionate fan following from his nine Tests for England.
Denis Compton's last Test was in 1957 and Ted Dexter's first Test was in 1958.
There are plenty of anecdotes about the dislike Boycott generated in cricketing circles. One such is narrated by Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie, a Hampshire cricketer who played First-Class cricket between 1951-1965, in The Wit of Cricket.