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Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975. Jack Russell Dog cocks hind leg to urinate
Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975. Jack Russell Dog cocks hind leg to urinate on the wicket guarded by wicket keeper.
Jack Russell named Spike decided to leave his mark when Essex player Robin Hobbs (who holds the world record for the fastest ever century scored) was practising at Chingford Cricket Ground, Essex. Wicket keeper Duncan Sears was amazed when Spike decided that the stumps were every bit as good as a tree
Kent Gavin
Daily Mirror
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England
WA*1918654
Media ID 21475195
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Dog On Wicket, 1st September 1975 - Spike the Jack Russell Leaves His Mark on Cricket History
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. In this iconic print captured by Kent Gavin, we are transported back to a sunny day at Chingford Cricket Ground in Essex. The year is 1975, and the scene is set for an unexpected twist during a practice session featuring renowned Essex player Robin Hobbs. As the wicket keeper Duncan Sears guards his post with utmost concentration, little did he know that a mischievous Jack Russell named Spike had other plans. With impeccable timing and a touch of canine humor, Spike decides to mark his territory right on the cricket wicket itself. The image freezes this comical moment in time as Spike confidently lifts his hind leg to urinate on the hallowed ground usually reserved for batsmen's glory. It seems that even world record holders like Robin Hobbs cannot escape nature's call! This photograph perfectly captures both the playful spirit of animals and their ability to surprise us when we least expect it. Amidst all the seriousness of competitive sport, it serves as a reminder that life's simplest moments can bring joy and laughter. Kent Gavin's snapshot has become an enduring symbol of lightheartedness within cricket history. It reminds us that sometimes even our furry friends have their own unique ways of leaving their mark on our lives – or in this case, on one very surprised wicket keeper!
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