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Here’s LAYTH YOUSIF’S special feature examining why
General view outside of North Marine Road cricket ground in Scarborough, Yorkshire

PATROLLED by gulls, perched near clifftops overlooking a glorious bay and packed tightly into the midst of sloping terraced houses is situated one of the most evocative grounds in world cricket.

Forget Lord’s and the Oval, the MCG and the SCG, even Adelaide –North Marine Road is one of the most sumptuous sites this glorious sport has to offer. 

Scarborough Cricket Club played host to Yorkshire Cricket Club, who in turn were hosting their Surrey counterparts during a July heatwave. 

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