Richard Gilliatt gives a rueful smile as John Hampshire explains the state of the pitch as rain washed out the match, therefore robbing Hampshire (the county) of a chance of retaining their Championship crown, Bournemouth September 3, 1974© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
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John Hampshire guides the ball past a diving Harry Latchman at slip, Middlesex v Yorkshire, County Championship, Lord's, 1st day, July 3, 1971© Getty Images