- David Bates (groundsman)
David Bates is a
groundsman and former professionalcricket er.Born in
Keighley ,West Yorkshire , Bates played at second XI level forYorkshire County Cricket Club andDurham County Cricket Club before becoming the head groundsman atHarrogate Cricket Club . He then proceeded to do the same job forNorthamptonshire County Cricket Club and was the chairman of theFirst Class Groundsman .He is now an adviser to the
England and Wales Cricket Board and theInstitute of Groundsmanship .
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