Photo: Geoff SloanDavid Stuthridge acknowledged the symmetry when the heart attack survivor noted several of the pitches for the national over-60s cricket tournament were handily positioned at Hospital Corner. “Yes, you’re close to the hospital, so that’s one thing,” Stuthridge laughed, before taking on a serious tone. “In the spirit of cricket we tossed a few coins around and I was unlucky enough to have to put on the Auckland jersey. The hosts included former first class spinner Andrew Nuttall, while rugby stalwart and cricket representative Brian Cederwall turned out for Wellington. “In Australia over-70s is very strong, we’re only in the infancy stages of over-70s cricket here.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 14, 2021 20:59 UTC