Mechanic's double ton
Australian openers come down to bat against Afghanistan in the 26th match of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015 at WACA, Perth. File Photo: ICC
He'd barely picked up a bat in five years before the beginning of the summer but Jonno Crowe showed he'd forgotten nothing after belting a 62-ball double-century in a midweek competition in Perth on Tuesday.
Crowe, a refrigeration mechanic, recorded the astonishing knock for Roleystone/Karragullen in the Swan and Helena Districts Cricket Association T20 competition.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The 26-year-old returned to Gosnells Cricket Club's 1st grade side this season after some time away from the game and was keen for a hit during the week ahead of next month's WACA Premier Cricket final against Fremantle.
Crowe admitted he barely knew any of his comrades and was "almost nervous" about playing with them.
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