A Star is Born
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February 15, 2023, 1:40 pm
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As far as I’m aware there is only one Hollywood (MGM) biopic about a Hampshire cricketer – and it’s one you might catch later today (although I doubt there will be much cricket!)
Who is it? The answer is in the first Comment
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Hampshire Cricket History 
The answer is ‘Beau Brummell’ (1954 film of that name, starring Stewart Grainger and Elizabeth Taylor and on TCM at tea-time today)
As Stephen Saunders recorded in his recent book about Hampshire cricketers pre-1863 , George Bryan (Beau) Brummell was born Westminster 1778 and died in Caen, France in 1840. He was educated at Eton & Oxford University and was a captain in the 10th Light Dragoons (1796). He played in just one first-class match and it was for Hampshire v England at Lord’s in 1807. He scored 23 & 3 in his two (out) innings and held three catches as Hampshire won by 24 runs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Brummell_(1954_film)
Comment by Dave Allen February 15, 2023 @ 1:47 pmHe would have loved the garish colours teams play in today!
Comment by Bill Seager February 15, 2023 @ 5:11 pmHe certainly would Bill!
Comment by Dave Allen February 15, 2023 @ 5:25 pmEngland U-19 lost to Aussies by one wicket but Dom Kelly took 3-32 and scored 17. Meanwhile Tom Prest made his debut for England Lions v Sri Lanka ‘A’ and took the final wicket (1-13) and batting at number six scored 27 from 31 balls as England won by four wickets. Mason Crane presented him with his cap but did not play.
Comment by Dave Allen February 15, 2023 @ 9:05 pmJoseph Eckland made 19 for the U19s, following his 35 in the previous match
Comment by dmashala February 15, 2023 @ 9:18 pmThank you
Comment by Dave Allen February 16, 2023 @ 9:45 am*Hundred warning* – but Hampshire related…
Retained – Vince, Fuller, Weatherley, Dawson, Wood, Howell, Ellis
Released – Whiteley and Wheal
The remaining spots will be filled at the draft.
Crane released as well I think.
Comment by Tom Johnson February 16, 2023 @ 10:27 amThanks Tom (and Matt). If not picked up, I guess Wheal and Crane would play in our 50-over side. Would they replace youngsters from last year? I certainly hope Whiteley won’t!
Comment by Dave Allen February 16, 2023 @ 12:03 pmCrane, Wood and Dawson all retained by London Spirit
Comment by dmashala February 16, 2023 @ 4:39 pmI’ve not seen it it, but I assume the 2014 film “The Judge” is a biopic about Robin Smith.
Comment by Hedgehog February 17, 2023 @ 2:16 pm2 wickets (and 26 runs) for Kelly and 1 for Jack in England U19s 41 run victory over Australia in today’s ODI
Comment by dmashala February 17, 2023 @ 5:44 pmFrom cricket-loving friends on Facebook I’ve picked up reports today on Twitter of Taliban terrorist attacks at Karachi Police Office. James Vince and James Fuller began playing for Karachi in the Pakistan League yesterday – and Liam Dawson is out there too. Liam’s team (Multan) won their first game but James and James were in the losing side.
Comment by Dave Allen February 17, 2023 @ 6:16 pm