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Mark Sands' book chronicles the rise of a 40 over competition that took Hampshire all over the county - including to Bournemouth's Dean Park

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Mark Sands has written an excellent book chronicling the halcyon days of the John Player League - a competition close to the hearts of many Hampshire...

16.06.26, 16:16 Updated 16.06.26, 16:16

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Mark Sands, Author of 'Stars on Sunday'

The first county cricket match I ever saw was a John Player League game at Old Trafford (abiding memory is Clive Lloyd hoisting a huge six onto the Warwick Road rail tracks), so the competition has always held a place in my heart.

The regular weekly coverage on BBC2 was also an important factor as it meant you quickly became acquainted with all of the county sides.

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Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.

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