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  • Essay / Home is where a local cricketer's heart is

    Home is where a local cricketer's heart isExtended travel abroad can often result in a slight state of depression upon return, but in George Bacon's case it couldn't be further. of the truth. Jordan Rowson finds out exactly what makes life at home so special. Opportunities to explore other continents rarely come around often, but for George, it's part of what he loves doing most. 21-year-old George Bacon, as a young cricketer looking to take off his sporting career, traveled to different corners of the world in order to gain valuable experience. Yet the familiar surroundings of Nottingham are what remains most precious. “Thanks to cricket, I had the chance to visit Grenada and Barbados in the West Indies, India, Perth and Melbourne. But I love my city,” says George. George, who is currently playing his second season in Australia with Melbourne cricket team Brighton District CC, shares his feelings for him. Hometown is no secret He said: “I loved my time in Australia. The cricket club that hosted me is full of fantastic people....