Cricket in Wigan over the decades: summer picture special

The weather may have taken a turn for the worse for cricketers this week but the country is still buzzing after England’s epic win against India at Lord’s on Monday.

So here is a seasonal dip into the Wigan Today picture archives for pictures of local cricketing teams, action and events from over several decades.

13. Youngsters during cricket practice at Wigan Cricket Club, Bull Hey, in September 1973

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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14. Poolstock cricket team in June 1976

. Photo: Frank Orrell

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15. In 2005, Wigan Warriors stars Sean O’Loughlin, captained an English XI, and Pat Richards led a Rest of the World XI in a charity Twenty20 Cricket match in aid of the Wigan Warriors Community Foundation

. Photo: FO

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16. Latics' cricket team in 1980

. Photo: Gary Brunskill

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