Three of his brothers and two of his uncles played first-class cricket, one uncle, Vibart Wight, playing Test cricket as well.

Perhaps not: Wimbledon, Open Golf and even cricket itself in the shape of Sunday play in Test matches will all challenge for competition.

Changes which the game had long needed were made, with central contracts limiting how much county cricket the players could play and the establishment of an academy.

Outside first-class cricket, he played much League cricket in England.

Attempts were made to restart cricket, with an Egyptian club team touring England in 1951, playing the MCC at Lord's.

An enthusiastic cricket and tennis player, Saraf has played County Cricket in England in his early days.

The local cricket and football teams play there.

In between he played occasional limited overs cricket, though he didn't get his debut first-class start until May 2005.

He has written about the role that cricket played in the collapse of the relationship, comparing his circumstances with those of then England batsman Graham Thorpe.

As well as overseas players county professional crickets have also played for Trowbridge.