Ian Cudworth has sent this insight into the ageing player’s mentality as he gears up for the 2019 season. Somewhat reminiscent of the Beckham metatarsal! I thought I’d better prepare for next year after an ‘anonymous’ last season with the ball, and being forced to field fine leg both ends and bat no.11 most of…

As the sun sets on the Empire, and Brexit looms, the elders are pondering. What are they saying to each other? That is this week’s caption competition.

Mike Anning took a great catch to start the season, but his technique was somewhat lacking. He stopped the ball with the end of his finger before flicking it to his cupped hands. As a result, the finger enlarged somewhat and a subsequent much easier catch went begging while MA was howling with pain. Should…