An England cricketing legend is set to grace next year's Isle of Man Sports Awards.
Graham Gooch played 118 tests in his 20 year international career, top-scoring with a memorable 333 against India in 1990
He also racked up almost 45,000 runs, including 128 centuries, for his county Essex.
Isle of Man Sports Council Chairman Geoff Karran is delighted to have to secured him as guest of honour and says Goochie will bring a lot to the event:
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