This life lines of Darren Gough was published in “The Cricketer” in Dec 2000
Most Memorable day in Cricket:
Most Memorable day in Cricket:
My first one day international and my first test match, both
against New Zealand in 1994. My ambition in life was to play for my country and
I felt very proud. The Sydney Test if scoring 51 was great taking 6 for 49 was
even better. It was my first five wicket haul in test cricket and put me on the
honors board. When I got my 5th wicket I said a little prayer
Worst
Day in Cricket:
England A vs. Natal on South Africa’s A tour. Martin
Bicknell broke down after two over’s which left us with just three bowlers. I ended
with figures of one for 139 off 39 over’s.
Cricketing
Heroes:
Ian Botham, Sir Richard Hadlee, Malcom Marshall
Greatest
Influence on Cricket:
My wife Anna. She made me realize that to get to the top you
have to work hard.
Current
Player you Admired:
Allan Donald
Young
Cricketers for the Future to Play for England:
Michael Vaughan, Chris Silverwood, Richard Johnson, Mal Loye
Cricketing
Ambitions:
Play Well for England in Test Cricket
Favorite
Grounds:
Lord’s for its history and great lunches; New Road,
Worcester, Newlands in Cape Town, MCG in Australia
Least Favorite
Ground:
Middleborough, I never bowl well there and it’s always cold.
Complaint
against Cricket:
Once bouncer per over, two runs for a no ball not enough in
the game compared to other sports, moreover 20 minutes not long enough for tea.
Most embarrassing
moment in life:
Having to make a speech at my wedding
Hobbies
and interest:
Golf, Football, Watching Movies
Favorite
Pastime:
Going to the movies, eating out, relaxing at home with my
wife
Other
Sports you followed:
Football off course
Other
Sports People you admired:
Kevin Costner, Nick Faldo, Glenn Hoddle, Wayne Morton, the Yorkshire
physio.
Favorite
Car:
Ford Mondo 1.8TD and Ford Sierra 2.0i GHIA
Favorite
Food:
Mexican and Italian
Preferred
Clothes:
Jeans and T-Shirt
Newspaper
you Read:
Today
Favorite
holidays Spot:
Oreland, America, Perth, and Cape Town
Motto
in life:
Treat others as you would as expect others to treat you.
You’re
Favorite Hotel:
The Swallow, Birmingham
How in
your wildest dreams would you most like to spend a day/night?
I would win a million at a casino, retire from cricket and
live a life of pleasures. And I would like to fly a jet fighter.
Your Favorite
Magazine:
I like The Cricketer International
Any
Pet Hates:
My dog chewing
Funniest
moment in Cricket: