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Oliver King-Sorrel receives cricket award at Lord's


On Saturday 19th May, Old Colstonian Oliver King-Sorrell received his medallion from the President of the Marylebone Cricket Club recognising his five wickets for Colston's 1st XI against the MCC in May 2011.

     
 
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Oliver King-Sorrell at Lord's
 

 

Oliver was joined by 18 other young men from around country at Lord's for the ceremony that took place during the tea interval of the third day of the 1st test between England and the West Indies.

     
 
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Oliver receiving his award on the hallowed turf of Lord's
 
     
 
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... and in full view on the big screen
 


Oliver received tickets for himself and two guests and was entertained in the Long Room by the members of the club before the presentation on the hallowed turf of the Lord's outfield.

     
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Oliver with the other recipients of MCC awards at Lord's
 

 

Oliver commented on his Twitter feed that 'it was the greatest day of his life'.

 

     
 
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Oliver bowling against the MCC in May