HOW ironic that more spectators will be able to watch two pub cricket teams play this weekend on a local wicket pitch than those allowed to enter the Ageas stadium to watch the pinnacle of cricket, the first Test match between England and the West Indies.
GEOFFREY KEY
St Georges Drive Bournemouth
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