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'Ping Pong Diplomat' Alan Hydes' story featured by BBC

From a Barnsley council estate to playing for England and being part of the iconic Ping Pong Diplomacy tour. That was the incredible journey taken by England international Alan Hydes – and he’s been talking to the BBC about it. Alan, who still lives in Barnsley, features on the Secret South Yorkshire segment released by BBC Radio Sheffield this week. He tells how he almost became a cricketer – only to be scuppered by having the wrong trousers – …
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