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Former England international Ravi Bopara’s innings comes to an end

At some point during our chat in the back garden of a Hertfordshire coffeehouse, most likely just after his account of his recent hundred for England Legends, it hits me who Ravi Bopara reminds me of.

Before he announced his retirement, the great enigma of English cricket talked to Phil Walker about loving the game to death.

At some point during our chat in the back garden of a Hertfordshire coffeehouse, most likely just after his account of his recent hundred for England Legends, it hits me who Ravi Bopara reminds me of.
Now, before all that, for the tape: Bopara is one of my all-time favourite cricketers. Best be forewarned that this is likely to veer into hagiography if we’re not too careful.
To me, Bopara – no, let’s go with Ravi – was chiefly a great idea who came within a couple of...

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