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Squire Osbaldeston
Mon, September 18 2017
One bowler against all
We cannot ignore the possibility that some underhand deal was going on: the name of this missing batsman — Felix Calvert Ladbroke — tickles thoughts further in that direction.
Fri, July 07 2017
William Lambert single-handedly beats Frederick Beauclerk and Thomas Howard in iconic cricket match
In the early days of cricket, when England was not connected by railways, it was often logistically difficult for organisers to arrange for 11-on-11 matches. Single-wicket matches were, as a result, in vogue.