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No more cricket at Bank of England's annual summer party | No more cricket at Bank of England's annual summer party |
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When Mark Carney arrived at the Bank of England last year, he promised a major overhaul at the 320-year old British institution. | When Mark Carney arrived at the Bank of England last year, he promised a major overhaul at the 320-year old British institution. |
And it seems Mr Carney, the first foreign Governor at the Bank, has made good on his promise. | And it seems Mr Carney, the first foreign Governor at the Bank, has made good on his promise. |
The Bank of England yesterday confirmed its traditional cricket match has been axed from the annual summer party because it is deemed too exclusive. | The Bank of England yesterday confirmed its traditional cricket match has been axed from the annual summer party because it is deemed too exclusive. |
Instead, staff at the bank will play more popular sports such as football and rounders at the summer party, which will be held on Sunday in south-west London. | |
A spokesperson for the Bank said the "arrangements" for the day were left in the hands of staff, stressing that they will play British rounders, rather than American softball. | A spokesperson for the Bank said the "arrangements" for the day were left in the hands of staff, stressing that they will play British rounders, rather than American softball. |
The move represents another departure from Lord King, Mr Carney's predecessor, who is a big cricket fan and used to be a team captain for one of the sides at the annual game. | The move represents another departure from Lord King, Mr Carney's predecessor, who is a big cricket fan and used to be a team captain for one of the sides at the annual game. |
Lord King is also president of Chance to Shine, a charity which aims to get more children into playing cricket and promote the sport. | Lord King is also president of Chance to Shine, a charity which aims to get more children into playing cricket and promote the sport. |
Writing on the charity's website, the former Governor said: "Playing cricket at school taught me the importance of practice and teamwork. Captaining a side on the field helped me significantly in my career in later years." | Writing on the charity's website, the former Governor said: "Playing cricket at school taught me the importance of practice and teamwork. Captaining a side on the field helped me significantly in my career in later years." |
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