Home is where the heart is for local cricketer
An extended trip abroad can often result in a mild state of depression on return, but in George Bacon's case it couldn't be further from the truth. Jordan Rowson finds out exactly what it is that makes home life so special.
Opportunities to experience other continents rarely come around often, but for George it has been part of the package of what he likes to do best.
George Bacon, 21, as a young cricketer looking to lift his sporting career off the ground, has travelled to different corners of the world in order to gain valuable experience.
Yet the familiar surroundings of Nottingham are what remain most precious.
"Through cricket I've been lucky enough to visit Grenada and Barbados in the West Indies, India, Perth, and Melbourne. But I just love my city", George says.
George, who is currently in Australia playing his second season with Melbourne cricketing side Brighton District CC, makes his feelings for his hometown no secret.
He says: "I've loved my time in Australia. The cricket club that took me in is full of fantastic people...
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as I love cricket I was well up for doing work experience there. I had
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You don’t need to travel the world, as long as you are fine with your stake in life. If you don’t drop everything to achieve your personal legend you can live a safe life. A life where you don’t need to wonder where your next meal comes from. A solid fulfilled
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