Shuttle takes off for Thailand (From Bucks Free Press)

Tour of a lifetime for Amersham cricket

1:50pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 in Sport By Alan Feldberg

AN Amersham cricketer has escaped the cold by winning his place on a ‘tour of a lifetime’.

Joseph Shuttle has been named in a 13-man MCC touring party that will take on the Thailand national side in three 40-over matches as well as playing four fixtures against a mix of the top club sides from around Thailand.

Amersham first team captain Luke Jackson said: “It’s one of the great experiences.

“I went on an MCC tour to West Africa in 2004 and it’s a fantastic thing to do. It really gives you the feeling of being a proper tourist.

“It’s a tour of a lifetime.”

The squad will also lead three coaching sessions at local primary schools.