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The Surfer

Clark’s dreaded call from Hilditch

Peter English
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
Stuart Clark in a cheery mood during Australia's practice session, 2007 World Cup, St Kitts, March 13, 2007

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Stuart Clark speaks to the Australian’s Peter Lalor about what it’s like when Andrew Hilditch, the chairman of selectors, gives you a call.
Clark answered the phone. "Stu, it's Andrew Hilditch." Bugger. "Can I come up and see you for a minute." Yeah, right. Don't forget to bring a blindfold and last cigarette. As Clark said later: "You know Hilditch isn't ringing to catch up for a drink." Hilditch needn't bother making the trip, or saying another word, but he is supportive and reasonable.
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Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo