JACK RUSSELL'S FIFTIETH TEST MATCH

Early day motion 750, tabled 5 February 1998 by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House congratulates the Gloucestershire wicket keeper Jack Russell on playing his 50th Test Match for England against the West Indies in Trinidad; recalls his world record of 12 dismissals in a test match against South Africa; notes that the Australian wicket keeper Ian Healy has played 100 test matches for his country; believes both players have been doughty fighters for their respective teams as batsmen and wicket-keepers, have thrilled cricket lovers around the world with their remarkable talent and dedication to the summer game, and have been splendid examples to younger players; and wishes them both many more dismissals at the highest level.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.