Well done, ‘prince of medium pace’

However, I have fond memories of this gentle cricket giant.

The man I am referring to is Prince Bartholomew. Prince gave yeoman service to TT cricket during the Shell Shield era. Those were the days when regional cricket was like Test cricket, and competition between teams was fierce, like lions fighting.

Together with pacer Pascall Roberts, these men rocked opposing batsmen on their heels.

They were no pushovers, but relished going after the greats of the game and giving fans value for money.

Prince bowled a lively medium pace which was tight like an old rusty pliers, and Pascall a deceptive pace with the “bow tie bouncer.” Unlike cricketers of today, bot men were not afraid of hot sun.

Thanks Prince. Like Ranjie Nanan, you were great.

KEITH ANDERSON via email