THE Barmy Army has invaded its spiritual home of Adelaide and is ready to embrace the pink ball day/night format of the second Ashes Test.
More than 8000 England travelling supporters, from the UK and interstate are here for the historic match and keen to wear their pink sunnies — if only the weather allows.
David Peacock, one of three founding Barmy Army member from 23 years ago, says the late start is a blessing for some of the older fans. “We love the late start and it’s a huge advantage for us as we’re not as young as we were when we started Barmy Army.
More than a dozen of the original group of 30, including founding members Paul Burnham, Gareth Evans and Mr Peacock, that formed the Barmy Army in Adelaide in January, 1995, have flown in.
One member Andrew Walker is recovering after a stroke while in transit to Australia and still hopes to go to at least one day of the Test.
All this activity is putting the Army in the pink — and you can join them by grabbing a token from The Advertiser or Sunday Mail this weekend then picking up your sunnies for just $ 3 from any participating metro newsagency. There is a reunion dinner at Sean’s Kitchen restaurant on Sunday.
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