Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
Summary
Nigel Martyn, a former professional football goalkeeper for England, has been selected to play cricket for England’s Over-60s team. After retiring from football in 2006, Martyn resumed playing club cricket and earned a spot on the national senior side through trials.Key Facts
- Nigel Martyn played professional football for nearly 20 years, with 23 caps for England’s football team.
- He retired from football in 2006 due to an ankle injury.
- Martyn started playing cricket again around 2011 after medical approval.
- He plays club cricket for Scarcroft Cricket Club near Leeds.
- Martyn was recommended to the England Over-60s cricket team after playing county age-group matches for Cornwall.
- He attended trials at Loughborough University to join the England Over-60s side and was selected for the ‘Lions’ squad.
- Martyn admires former England wicketkeepers Alan Knott and Bob Taylor.
- He sees similarities between goalkeeping in football and wicketkeeping in cricket due to hand-eye coordination skills.
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