Sheffield Cricket Lovers' Society Year Book 2026

our professional at the time I was opening. He arrived in Lancashire in 1959 on the recommendation of Roy Gilchrist, the Jamaican and West Indian fast bowler and also a stalwart of the Lancashire leagues. Later, Cec reciprocated the favour and was able to tempt Roy into playing for us for a couple of seasons. Farokh gave us around half a season as well. Wright played in numerous Bolton leagues for about nine years, regularly winning awards for his wicket taking achievements, despite his speed having slowed a little since his best days. He loved his cricket, was as fit as a fiddle and, believe it or not, bowled until he was about 85 years old! “One run!” for Astley Bridge 13