The Romanian bowler received VIP treatment at Lord’s, but the drive to grow cricket in Romania and Europe needs attention
Presumably, these days, there is some sort of support group for those who have become overnight internet sensations. Somewhere someone who accidentally invented a new dance move, or tasered their own foot, can go for advice, solace, group counselling. A closed Facebook group where Fenton’s owner or Hot Mugshot Guy warn newcomers of the things no viral superstar realises – for instance, that life might get unexpectedly expensive.
Romania’s cricketer extraordinaire, Pavel Florin, has learned the hard way. Standing in the President’s Box at the Lord’s Ashes Test this weekend, as a cluster of surrounding dignitaries were topped up with champagne, his shoes shone with fresh-from-the-box lustre. When he left his home city of Cluj-Napoca, he hadn’t expected to be invited to the zenith of cricket’s social season. He certainly hadn’t packed for it.
Written by Emma John
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/aug/20/pavel-florin-the-spin-cricket-england-espionage under the title “The Spin | Pavel Florin: ‘I came to England to speak with people. This is espionage’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
