James Ayles delves into the chronicles of Cannock Cricket Club and spots a few very familiar faces learning their trade
At 157 years old,Cannock Cricket Club have plenty of history behind them. Yet in any discussion about the Warwickshire club, long-serving club secretary Graham Machin admits that one name dominates the conversation: Kevin Pietersen.
Cannock’s run to the Birmingham & District Premier Cricket League Premier Division title in 2000 featured a young overseas player who would go on to make a big name for himself elsewhere.
Yet Graham admits there are mixed memories of Pietersen’s time at the club. “In that title-winning year our captain was ex-Leicestershire player Laurie Potter and our overseas player was a 19-year-old Kevin Pietersen,” he said. “It’s that name that everyone associates with Cannock.
“He had a few run-ins with Laurie, but he was just an overseas player who didn’t stay the full course and didn’t have any particular impact on or off the field. It was a surprise to see where he ended up. His talent certainly shone through and I have admiration for what he did for England over the years.
“It’s always nice to say we had Kevin at the club and I wish maybe it had turned out a little different when he was with us.”
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