The President of the Isle of Man Cricket Association has paid tribute to Cronkbourne's Sid Roskams, who passed away at the weekend, describing him as a "stalwart" of the game.
Ian Tomlinson played against Sid Roskams when bowling for Finch Hill, and despite the fierce rivalry between the clubs, the two became good friends.
They also shared a dressing room when playing for the Isle of Man, and in recent times, umpired together:-
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