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One English cricket supporter put a 100-pound bet on his mates son to one day play Test cricket for England. 14 years on, that faith has paid off.
Tim Piper bet on an 11-year-old Josh Tongue would play a test match for England
Tim Piper, who runs the Cricketers Arms pub in Redditch, first saw Tongue's potential when the sporting prodigy was just six.
When Josh Tongue walks out at Lord's on Thursday he will not only earn his first Test cap, but also £50,000 for a family friend who placed an unlikely bet 14 years ago.
Six students, who will complete their degree requirements in Spring 2023, have received the highest recognition from their colleges for their overall academic excellence by being named a College Scholar.