The former Zimbabwean fast bowler, who once skittled out the heart of the Indian batting line up, ran a 90 minute net session, follow by an hour long indoor game.
“He gave detailed feedback and analysis of the bowling performance of a group of our players - they’ve absolutely loved the day,” said sport teacher Tom Adams.
Year 10 student James Caldwell, pictured with Olonga said: “It’s been an amazing experience for us - we’re really grateful to the Festival for making it possible.”
Olonga, who made a historic World Cup protest with fellow player Andy Flower by donning black armbands to mourn the death of democracy in Zimbabwe went on to give a talk at the Corn Exchange based on his book Blood, Sweat and Treason..
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