Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records, reports Alastair Smellie. On Sunday, August 18, The Bell Inn Aldworth CC hosted Harwell International for a record-breaking bonanza. Offered the ‘proper’ format of traditional ‘friendly’ declaration cricket, Harwell were insistent upon playing the now ubiquitous limited overs arrangement – on this occasion, 35 overs a side. Barrington Granddad-Gardner, the long-serving Aldworth leader, conceded to the visitors’ wishes, won the toss and elected to bat. The sun shone brightly. It was hot and humid, with little breeze for respite. The f…