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Night cricket is a terrific hit. A whirlwind century by Graham Gooch

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Night cricket is a terrific hit. A whirlwind century by Graham Gooch

Night cricket is a terrific hit. A whirlwind century by Graham Gooch, Essexs England opening batsman, really set night cricket alight, on Thursday (14.8.80). It was sixes all the way for an 11, 000 crowd at Stamford Bridge, home of the Chelsea football club, where Essex took on the West Indies in the Daily Mirror International Floodlit Challenge Match.
August 1980 P017257

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Media ID 21938699

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Night cricket ignites the crowd as Graham Gooch smashes a whirlwind century. In this print from August 1980, Essex's England opening batsman, Graham Gooch, sets the stage ablaze with his explosive performance at Stamford Bridge. The home of Chelsea football club transforms into a cricketing haven as an impressive 11,000 spectators gather to witness the Daily Mirror International Floodlit Challenge Match between Essex and West Indies. Graham Gooch's remarkable display leaves the audience in awe as he relentlessly sends sixes soaring through the night sky. His powerful hits electrify the atmosphere and showcase his exceptional batting skills. The image captures a moment frozen in time when passion and skill collide on the cricket pitch. This photograph not only encapsulates an era of thrilling sportsmanship but also serves as a reminder of how night cricket became an instant sensation during that period. As floodlights illuminate every corner of Stamford Bridge, it symbolizes the dawn of a new era for this beloved sport. The memory evoked by this picture is one filled with excitement and admiration for both Graham Gooch's incredible achievement and the exhilarating experience shared by all those present that evening. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by these sporting heroes who continue to inspire generations.

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