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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

New Zealand Cricket pays to fix Barmy Army’s damaged trumpet

New Zealand Cricket

England’s second Test in New Zealand will be played to a familiar soundtrack after the home side stepped in to have the Barmy Army’s trumpet repaired.

The sounds of trumpeter Simon Finch, who took over the role from Billy Cooper in 2020, lead the songbook of chants from the travelling England fans and have been heard far and wide across the cricketing world.

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