WhatsApp Assault
I was in the middle of a conversation with an old fixture secretary from one of my own clubs recently reminiscing about how he used to notify players of selection …
The Elephant In The Room Is Drunk
I have been working with a number of clubs recently with my No Boundaries Cricket Club cap on looking at ways to not only embrace but to deliver inclusivity and …
A Subtle Shift Of Brands
Two games this week, both debuts making it 5 debuts in a row, and I may have just reinvented myself as an opening bowler who rarely bats! First game was …
Development Cricket Project
Development Cricket is back on the agenda for me, but this time the theory is about to be tested as through the No Boundaries Cricket Club CIC initiative I set …
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
I have got to know and admire both Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) and George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) in recent years. It always struck me that Azeem had already suffered unimaginable personal loss, …
Strangely Enjoyable
Feels strange rather than frustrating not to be playing cricket but I have certainly made the right decision and after one week on what is a pretty intensive fitness programme …
Pre Season and Out
Two pre season games this week and a visit to the physio and whilst I have performed well with both bat (17 not out off 12 and 24 off 18) …
Pre Match Routine
The off season Rehab and Training this winter has been hard, very hard, with more rehab than training unfortunately. I still have a bit of time to work on a …