Dennis Compton (aka The Brylcreem Boy) is poised to make a shock return to the England team on their first tour match of India against India 'A'.
Compton (born 23 May 1918 in Hendon, Middlesex – 23 April 1997 in Windsor, Berkshire) played in 78 tests for England, county cricket for Middlesex and also played football for Arsenal (but nobody should hold that against him). England's decision to call up a deceased player (for only the second time in Test match history - see W.J.K. Wilberforce v Australia 1941) will be greeted with disbelief and derision in some places. However, England coach Andy Flower obviously believes he can still do a job at the top of the order.
(Note to sub-editor: Please check the veracity of this statement before doing anything foolish like posting it on the blog. I mean I know we haven't been that busy recently but we can't just publish any old nonsense) Also best to check the Wilberforce statement as I don't recall the "secret" wartime tests being accorded official Test status. Actually that would make a good article, I'll suggest it to The Ed.
