Magnificent
Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 9:33 amvideo - https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/doug-crowel ... s/13338016
story - https://cricket.one/news/news-details/J ... -age-of-91
91-year-old Doug Crowell might be the oldest Australian cricketer to don the state whites at the Veteran’s level cricket. While he might not be able to play those big shots that he once used to, but he seems to be enjoying his game just like the way he did seven decades ago.
He still takes up the challenge of fielding at first slip or short midwicket and looks so enthusiastic even at this ripe age. Crowell had started cricket just with the hope of passing some time in the aftermath of World War II but after seventy years he still cherishes playing at the state level.
"I think I might be the oldest player in Australia; I don't think anyone else would go out there and still do what I do and love it as much as what I do. But I'm 91 ... I think I might have another couple of years left in me yet,” Crowell had said a month ago.
In a recent video shared by ABC 730, Crowell is seen enjoying his time with his friends on the cricket field. Speaking on his experience of playing cricket at the twilight of his life, Crowell said that he is still enjoying the game and until he is getting picked, he hopes to continue playing.
“I keep saying that a couple of years might pull me up but who knows. The body is good, I still fit enough to enjoy myself and whenever I get picked I will turn up,” Crowell stated in the video posted on ABC 730.
Speaking on his age, Crowell felt that he might be the oldest ever cricketer saying that he hasn’t heard any cricketer still playing professional cricketer after passing 90. It’s indeed a great achievement for Crowell. He also recalled the fact that he has never scored a century but that was never his aim.
“I think I could be the oldest cricketer. I don’t guarantee anything but I haven’t heard of anyone that's playing in their 90s, still playing competitive cricket. It’s for the people that gave up their cricketing career when they were in their 30s and then they had an urge to want to keep fit so they joined the Veterans Cricket,” Crowell further added.
Not only cricket but Crowell also plays tennis three days a week which keeps him fit even at 91. Moreover, he is still enjoying his time in any sport he plays.
“I have got good genes and I play tennis three times a week to keep fit. I just that there’s so much to be gained out of cricket because of the people you still stay friends with over the years. People say you’re, you know, you are playing the wrong shots but it's the shots I have played for seventy years so I will stick with them," Crowell signed off.
story - https://cricket.one/news/news-details/J ... -age-of-91
91-year-old Doug Crowell might be the oldest Australian cricketer to don the state whites at the Veteran’s level cricket. While he might not be able to play those big shots that he once used to, but he seems to be enjoying his game just like the way he did seven decades ago.
He still takes up the challenge of fielding at first slip or short midwicket and looks so enthusiastic even at this ripe age. Crowell had started cricket just with the hope of passing some time in the aftermath of World War II but after seventy years he still cherishes playing at the state level.
"I think I might be the oldest player in Australia; I don't think anyone else would go out there and still do what I do and love it as much as what I do. But I'm 91 ... I think I might have another couple of years left in me yet,” Crowell had said a month ago.
In a recent video shared by ABC 730, Crowell is seen enjoying his time with his friends on the cricket field. Speaking on his experience of playing cricket at the twilight of his life, Crowell said that he is still enjoying the game and until he is getting picked, he hopes to continue playing.
“I keep saying that a couple of years might pull me up but who knows. The body is good, I still fit enough to enjoy myself and whenever I get picked I will turn up,” Crowell stated in the video posted on ABC 730.
Speaking on his age, Crowell felt that he might be the oldest ever cricketer saying that he hasn’t heard any cricketer still playing professional cricketer after passing 90. It’s indeed a great achievement for Crowell. He also recalled the fact that he has never scored a century but that was never his aim.
“I think I could be the oldest cricketer. I don’t guarantee anything but I haven’t heard of anyone that's playing in their 90s, still playing competitive cricket. It’s for the people that gave up their cricketing career when they were in their 30s and then they had an urge to want to keep fit so they joined the Veterans Cricket,” Crowell further added.
Not only cricket but Crowell also plays tennis three days a week which keeps him fit even at 91. Moreover, he is still enjoying his time in any sport he plays.
“I have got good genes and I play tennis three times a week to keep fit. I just that there’s so much to be gained out of cricket because of the people you still stay friends with over the years. People say you’re, you know, you are playing the wrong shots but it's the shots I have played for seventy years so I will stick with them," Crowell signed off.