'I thought why not' - former England cricketer on playing for local club
Summary
Monty Panesar, a former England cricket player, joined a local village cricket club called Pelsall after being invited to fill in for an overseas player. He enjoyed playing his first week with the team and liked being involved in club activities beyond just playing.Key Facts
- Monty Panesar took 193 wickets for England in various cricket formats.
- He joined Pelsall Cricket Club after their overseas player was delayed due to visa issues.
- Pelsall is a village cricket club near Walsall that plays in the South Staffordshire Premier League.
- Panesar played his first home game against Wombourne, which Pelsall lost.
- The club was formed in 1919 from two merged teams.
- Over 100 spectators came to see Panesar play, much more than the usual 20 people.
- Panesar said he enjoys playing club cricket, helping with club tasks, and sharing advice.
- He joked that he is a bowling specialist who can’t bat or field well.
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