In an impressive turn of events, he was a key player for the Reds in the previous decade, featuring in 20 senior matches from 1973 to 1975 across Division One, Division Two, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.
The Yorkshire native later joined Huddersfield Town and then Halifax Town, while also building a career representing his national team, ultimately receiving an unexpected call-up at the age of 31.
Sidebottom, whose son Ryan also represented England in cricket, claimed the wicket of Bob Holland but unfortunately sustained an injury and managed just two runs at the crease during the drawn match.
Among his teammates that day in Nottingham was Ian Botham, another athlete who excelled in two sports, having played football for Scunthorpe United.
