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Chris Lewis: Ex-England all-rounder to educate players |
28 Feb 2016 10:40 #294042
by chairman
Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis will visit every first-class county before the season to try to ensure no player follows his path into crime.
Lewis, 48, was released from prison in 2015 after serving less than half of a 13-year sentence for drug smuggling.
"I've been through the experience - a lot has happened," he told BBC Sport.
"I could help young players to avoid some of the pitfalls that you may face in a professional career in modern-day sport."
Lewis, who played 32 Tests for England between 1990 and 1996, added: "There are pressures of being a top sportsman, but we're in a very privileged position. After all, you're doing the thing that you love.
"But there's not necessarily enough thought going into the planning because of all the money that can be around you, because of a feeling that you can be invincible."
Always tell someone how you feel because opportunities are lost in the blink of an eye but regret can last a lifetime.
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Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis will visit every first-class county before the season to try to ensure no player follows his path into crime.
Lewis, 48, was released from prison in 2015 after serving less than half of a 13-year sentence for drug smuggling.
"I've been through the experience - a lot has happened," he told BBC Sport.
"I could help young players to avoid some of the pitfalls that you may face in a professional career in modern-day sport."
Lewis, who played 32 Tests for England between 1990 and 1996, added: "There are pressures of being a top sportsman, but we're in a very privileged position. After all, you're doing the thing that you love.
"But there's not necessarily enough thought going into the planning because of all the money that can be around you, because of a feeling that you can be invincible."
Always tell someone how you feel because opportunities are lost in the blink of an eye but regret can last a lifetime.
cricketwindies.com/forum/
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