This lifeline of Darren Gough was published in “The Cricketer” in Dec 2000
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Most Memorable day in Cricket:
My first one-day international and my first test match, both against New Zealand in 1994. My ambition in life was to play for my country and I felt very proud. The Sydney Test if scoring 51 was great taking 6 for 49 was even better. It was my first five-wicket hauls in test cricket and put me on the honors board. When I got my 5th wicket I said a little prayer.
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Worst Day in Cricket:
England A vs. Natal on South Africa’s A tour. Martin Bicknell broke down after two overs which left us with just three bowlers. I ended with figures of one for 139 off 39 overs.
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Cricketing Heroes:
Ian Botham, Sir Richard Hadlee, Malcom Marshall
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Greatest Influence on Cricket:
My wife Anna. She made me realize that to get to the top you have to work hard.
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Current Player you admired:
Allan Donald
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Young Cricketers for the Future to Play for England:
Michael Vaughan, Chris Silverwood, Richard Johnson, Mal Loye
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Cricketing Ambitions:
Play-Well for England in Test Cricket
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Favorite Grounds:
Darren Gough says I love Lord’s for its history and great lunches; New Road, Worcester, Newlands in Cape Town, MCG in Australia
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Least Favorite Ground:
Middle borough, I never bowl well there, and it’s always cold.
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Complaint against Cricket:
One bouncer per over, two runs for a no-ball are not enough in the game compared to other sports, moreover, 20 minutes is not long enough for tea.
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Most embarrassing moment in life:
Having to make a speech at my wedding
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Hobbies and interests:
Golf, Football, Watching Movies
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Favorite Pastime:
Going to the movies, eating out, relaxing at home with my wife
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Other Sports you followed:
Football off course
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Other Sports People you admired:
Kevin Costner, Nick Faldo, Glenn Hoddle, Wayne Morton, the Yorkshire physio.
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Favorite Car:
Ford Mondo 1.8TD and Ford Sierra 2.0i GHIA
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Favorite Food:
Mexican and Italian
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Preferred Clothes:
Jeans and T-Shirt
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The newspaper you Read:
Today
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Favorite holidays Spot:
Ireland, America, Perth, and Cape Town
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Motto in life:
Treat others as you would as expect others to treat you.
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You’re a Favorite Hotel:
The Swallow, Birmingham
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How in your wildest dreams would you most like to spend a day/night?
I would win a million at a casino, retire from cricket and live a life of pleasures. And I would like to fly a jet fighter.
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Your Favorite Magazine:
I like The Cricketer International
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Any Pet Hates:
My dog chewing
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Funniest moment in Cricket:
