I see that the “England” have announced their squad for the upcoming tour down under, new caps include a New Zealander, a Zimbabwean and a Northern Irishman.
What’s happened? Have they run out of South Africans?
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G’dag, Soutie! The MCC of course has always chosen England sides from the Great British Empire, when it suited. It’s the privilege of imperial might. 😉
Môre Jay
I’ve always thought sports teams a bit like vegetables, always better when you grow your own 😉
I’m sure that Mrs O would agree 🙂
G’dag, Soutie! I’m reminded of Graham Onions and Zlatan the Swede.
Môre Jay
Clive Rice
Justin Rose.
Joe Root, Phil Mustard and…err, Brett Leek.
Ron Flowers, Trevor Cherry
Alan Lamb
Excuse me, Soutie. Even a city boy knows lamb ain’t veg. or fruit! 🙂
Môre Jay
Oh, okay, will Basi D’Oliveire do 😉
Definitely, Soutie. And isn’t murulitharan a delicacy in some parts? 🙂
I suppose Grant and Andy Flower qualify, being ‘grown’ that is 🙂
By the way Lamb’s lettuce
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