Next Tuesday, the 5th April, former Middlesex and England off-spinning all-rounder Fred Titmus, will be laid to rest at West Herts Crematorium, Garston, nr Watford. Ever since I first played (as Player/Coach) at Northerns-Goodwood CC in Cape Town in 1984-5, I became more interested in Fred Titmus’s career, because he had previously held the position, and [...]
The world’s best player Sachin Tendulkar ‘walked’ off for only 2 runs having ‘featehred’ one to the wicket-keeper, in his 450th One Day International, whilst being on the cusp of his 100th International Century. Umpire Steve Davis had shaken his head to West Indies opening bowler Ravi Rampaul, to signify a ‘not out’ decision, but [...]
In the history of sport, some iconic names have been revered for their role as Captains. Did they make the difference for their team, or is the role of the sporting Captain over-rated? As England’s Rugby team prepares for a possible Grand Slam in Ireland this wekend without their Captain Mike Tindall, while England’s Italian Football Manager Fabio [...]
