I think Hose came from the IOW originally... I was sat at the Rose Bowl today chatting to someone who played against his father...
Also of interest today was Abbott bowling to a 0-9 field. All 9 fielders on the legside... He bowled a maiden.. I have photographs,.. first time I've seen it in nearly 70 years of watching cricket, and many years of playing.. There was also an invasion of roughly150 seagulls who spent some half an hour in the Bowl. When they left after circling the Bowl one was left with the distinct feeling they had followed Hose from the IOW to witness proceedings.. There is so much more to county cricket than having a bad day..
