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RAIN stopped play is an all too regular part of the English cricketing summer. But just over 50 years ago in August 1973, it was “bomb hoax stopped play” — and I was there.
I was brought up watching and supporting the West Indies cricket team.
Cricket was always on the TV if there was a notable game to watch — obviously a big deal in the days of three or four channels and only one set in the house.
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