As a schoolboy in the 1960s, I remember watching a Test match at the Brabourne Stadium from the Churchgate End. Salim Durani had his eye in and could oblige the crowd with a six. Next thing I see, Durani has clubbed one which has landed near the swimming pool to the left of the pavilion.

Those north stand days

From my seat at the North Stand, I just couldn’t believe what I just saw. I was big enough to realise that a six was a rarity, a near taboo if you like. It was never encouraged.