A former middle-order batsman whose innings were noted for aggression and brevity more than Dravidian limpet-like resistance, cut him and he bleeds Middlesex (and Watford - doctors are baffled).
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An occasional harp player and lover of the blues, he once supported Steve Marriott of the Small Faces and has met Willie Dixon’s daughter. If you don’t know who Willie was then listen to Guerilla Cricket as he's bound to mention it at some point! @tonybishop1 on Twitter.
Temptation to bowl first not universally successful on the first day of term
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Jahanara Alam – inspiring generations with thanks to beloved grandmother and Irish ice
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Sophie Ecclestone loves the FairBreak Invitational Spirit and is happy to discuss the Elephant (or rather Kangaroo) in the room
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Shaheen Afridi relishes his County Championship opportunity alongside Middlesex skipper Peter Handscomb
The County Championship has always drawn fabulous global cricketing talent keen to test themselves in English conditions. Just last week, Middlesex and...
The Long and Winding Hannon – Dalby
Consider, Robin, Sancho Panza, Ernie Wise, Art Garfunkel, Stan Laurel or Jack Leach. All magnificent in their own way, but their stories...
Thilan Walallawita: Styling himself for success on and off the field
Steven Eskinazi said that Thilan Walallawita possesses a mature head on young shoulders. After just a few minutes in Thilan’s company, you...
