Forget England v Australia, Friday night (July 10) will see North Lincolnshire's own Ashes battle - Poms v Aussies at Brigg Rec.
Former Brigg Town batsman Simon Church (pictured), who emigrated to Australia some years ago, is making one of his return trips to North Lincs at present, and has been involved in organising the game for many months.
Brigg players from long ago, when Chozzy was in his prime, will be rooting round garages and lofts to find their old kit for one last run out.
All welcome on Friday - to watch or play - and there will be a social get-together later in the evening.
Among well-known players said to be appearing are Col ("We're doomed") Mumby, Graham Day (ex-Appleby-Frodingham Yorkshire League keeper/batsman) and Jim Balderson (still playing for Alkborough and recently featured in a Lincs Cricket Latest team picture taken at West Halton Lane). They all played cricket in the Chozzy Era at Brigg.
Barrie Briggs - Town's very successful captain in the 1080s (sorry, that should be 1980s) - and John 'Coke' Blanchard (former middle-order batsman) are expected to umpire, which will leave 'yours truly' without an excuse not to play in what will be a Twenty20 contest.
Hopes of another 'did not bat' and 'did not bowl' appearance do not look good and the bad back will be severely tested as a result.
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