My thanks to a loyal reader who has pointed out that Nanny's chums from Nottinghamshire have banned the Barmy
Army trumpeter, Billy Cooper, from the first Investec Test at Trent
Bridge.
The England side are appealing for a relaxation of the ban, as they consider him "the unspoken 12th man."
Nottinghamshire justify the ban on the basis of their blanket ban on musical
instruments, which is stated on match tickets and, that being so, they could
face requests for refunds from supporters who object to Cooper's
playlist.
However, espncricinfo note that the ECB is thought to have some sympathy with Cooper's
commitment to England's cause and respect for his professional
playing ability.
One compromise suggested is that Billy The Trumpet plays from the balcony of
the Trent Bridge Inn behind the ground, something which Nottinghamshire
could not control, or even an official guest spot during an interval.
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ReplyDeleteIf England had been playing West Indies this season, or a team from the Indian sub-Continent, and Billy the Trumpet was Afro-Caribbean or Asian, would the authorities have banned him then? No, I didn't think so.
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ReplyDeleteSorry, but absolutely delighted that racket won't be heard. And while we're at it, any chance of strangling the so-called "Ingurland Band"? When they arrive at a tournament I just want Ingurland to lose, just so we can watch the rest of the tournament in peace.
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