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Lawrence to represent England in the desert

Lawrence Burton, a 16 year old lifelong Ravenshead resident, Although indoor cricket is
has been chosen to play cricket for England in Dubai. supported by the England and
The year 11 student Wales Cricket Board (ECB) this
at Joseph Whitaker does not include any funding.
School has been This means all players are responsible for covering the costs
playing cricket since of participating.
the age of 4 when Like the outdoor game it is all about scoring more runs than
attending local the opposition. It is played on a court surrounded by a high
clubs with his older tension net with a semi-hard ball and catches can be taken
brother and has off the net. There are 8 players on each team, batting in
previously pairs on a standard wicket length of 22 yards. It is a very
represented fast paced exciting game and the ball is always in play.
Nottinghamshire The game is very popular in the likes of Australia, New
around the country Zealand, South Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The
in county age group majority of professional cricketers from the Southern
teams. He Hemisphere grew up playing indoor cricket. Commentators
currently plays his at the recent Australia v England Ashes series spoke about the
club cricket at indoor game and how it has helped to develop their star
Kirkby Portland CC, players.
where the famous
Harold Larwood He is currently making many trips to Birmingham for
training. The under 16 team is also practising hard by
played and whose
competing in the men's national league against some very
statue stands in the tough teams.
middle of Kirkby. Lawrence plays as an opening batsman
and leg-spin bowler for their Saturday and Sunday teams. Lawrence, his teammates
and the older England
Over the last few winters, Covid allowing, Lawrence has teams will stay in the
played indoor cricket to help keep his batting, bowling and same hotel as the other
fielding skills sharp in readiness for the summer season. He competing nations. It is
was asked by the governing body's Development Officer to
join the England training squad sessions in Birmingham. A likely to greatly add to
two-year training programme had been set up in readiness the personal development
for the 2021 World Cup in Australia. This was due to be of the younger lads.
held in August last year but had to be cancelled due to Covid. This is an exciting
opportunity for
As the world, hopefully, returns to some normality, a
Lawrence and being
fantastic opportunity has now arisen with a tri-series
chosen to represent his
involving South Africa, England and the United Arab country in any sport is a
Emirates. This will take place in late March in Dubai. After a great honour. The
series of trials, Lawrence was chosen to represent the England matches are due to be
under 16 team. He is the only player from Nottinghamshire screened live on You
in the squad of 12 players.
Tube.
Colin Burton

Village Fairs

Following the disappointment of the
cancellation of the January fair due to
covid restrictions, it was with high
expectation but tempered with
trepidation that Village Fairs organiser
Tony Hardy planned the February fair.
He needn't have worried.
Excellent support from stallholders and
strong visitor numbers ensured a
successful day for what is believed to
be, despite the long history of
Ravenshead, the first antique fair held
in the village.
Next stop Lowdham Village Hall March
20th but look out for future events at
the Ravenshead Village Hall in the
Ravenshead Newsletter.

Peter Herbert