Howzat happen? England fields a Gaelic-speaking Scotsman
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:24 am
'IT IS sign of true sporting excellence – a competitor deemed good enough to wear not only his country's colours, but also those of its nearest neighbour and rival.
Calum MacLeod, one of Scotland's brightest young cricketing prospects, yesterday enjoyed the rare privilege of turning out for England.
He was called up as an emergency fielder in the Ashes clash with Australia, describing it as an "incredible" honour.
It is believed it makes him the first Gaelic speaker to grace a Test match, a matter of great pride to his family. Last night, they joked he would have to make room on his living room wall, where he already has the framed shirt from his first Scotland game.
Tuilleadh air làrach an Albannach:
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Howza ... 5519537.jp
Calum MacLeod, one of Scotland's brightest young cricketing prospects, yesterday enjoyed the rare privilege of turning out for England.
He was called up as an emergency fielder in the Ashes clash with Australia, describing it as an "incredible" honour.
It is believed it makes him the first Gaelic speaker to grace a Test match, a matter of great pride to his family. Last night, they joked he would have to make room on his living room wall, where he already has the framed shirt from his first Scotland game.
Tuilleadh air làrach an Albannach:
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Howza ... 5519537.jp