David Gower announces his retirement from first class cricket

Title

David Gower announces his retirement from first class cricket

Genre

News report; Interview; Tribute

TX Date

15 Nov 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:53

Description

Report on the decision to drop David Gower from the upcoming West Indies tour, and his subsequent decision to retire from first class cricket. Gower describes his reasons for his retirement. Ian Botham pays tribute to the former Hampshire cricketer, and claims he was badly treated by the England cricket board. Trevor Bailey also pays tribute and describes his batting skills. Simon Hobbs reports.

Contributors

Trevor Bailey; Ian Botham; David Gower; Ian Hobbs

Keywords

Sport; Cricket; Sportsmen; Retirement; David Gower

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