‘ILFORD 2NDS’ GOT SHIRTY WITH GATTS

DEREK PRINGLE

@derekpringleWorld class: Richard Hadlee was a brilliant bowler but an ill-advised remark about some of his New Zealand teammates landed England in hot water back in 1986PICTURES: Getty ImagesNew Zealand cricket teams have long relished their underdog status, as they showed when they celebrated a series win over England wearing t-shirts with “Ilford 2nd XI” emblazoned on them. Yet, all that could be about to change for good should they beat India in the inaugural World Test Championship final next month.Before that, Kane Williamson’s side ...

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