No one has had a more significant impact on cricket in Shropshire in the 20 years than Shrewsbury School's head of cricket, Andy Barnard.
Barnard pictured with Mark Ramprakash on the school's cricket pitch
And now, after almost 20 years in the role, the 65-year-old has officially retired after the conclusion of the Silk Trophy, an annual tournament marking the end of the school's cricket calendar.Throughout his time at Shrewsbury, Barnard threw himself into school life. As well as being head of cricket, he was head of fives, housemaster of Port Hill and taught geography.
Taylor said that Barnard has done a 'phenomenal' job bringing through young players, and he has turned the school away from being a traditional rowing and football school. "He was a great mentor, it is vital to get on the right path as a young cricketer, and he was always there to help if you needed it."
Andy's son Ed, who was at the school between 2012-2014, has signed a three-year contract with Warwickshire CCCHe joined the school in September 2003, and Paul Pridgeon was the cricket professional for the majority of Barnard's time - until he retired in 2017. "It is not just what he has done for the cricket at Shrewsbury School, it is for cricket throughout Shropshire.
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