Ashes poet prepares to resurrect tradition of cricketing English bards
17th Nov 2006, 07:44 GMT
As befits a sport of gentle rhythms and golden summer afternoons, cricket can boast more than its fair share of distinguished poet fans. Betjeman was inspired by the sound of leather on willow, as was A A Milne.
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