Only the South African-educated Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen missed out on cutting their teeth at the five-day event, now in its 27th year and being held at Durham University this week.
On average, two cricketers a year have emerged to become international players. David English — the founder, organiser and fundraiser who has become known as The Godfather of English Cricket — hailed Bunbury No?60 Joe Root after his stunning performance for England.
“It’s a route to being an England cricketer and the boys know the senior ECB [England and Wales Cricket Board] officials are watching,” English said. “It’s a showcase for the boys. As Paul Collingwood told them on Monday morning, seven years ago Joe Root was standing there getting his cap, just like they were.”
Philanthropist David Fitzherbert is midway through rowing 140 miles along the Thames to Putney in his sculling boat Rocinante.
The aim of his venture, which ends on Saturday, is to raise £10,000 to bring rowing to the pupils of several state schools in Hammersmith & Fulham. Few state schools in the UK have access to rowing and even those on the Thames in London are rarely able to afford the extra cost of this sport.
“For £10,000 it is possible to get a squad of some 16 boys and girls from one school to learn to row for a year,” Fitzherbert said. Supporting donations should be sent to The Broadwall Foundation.
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