There's something special about a player heroically limping out to bat at No. 11 for the good of the team. Tom Banton rolled his ankle in the warm-up before day three of Somerset's County Championship title clash with Surrey. Tomorrow he will go for an MRI, but today, with his team desperate to stretch their lead, he limped to the middle at No.11. Hero.
Rain in the air and moisture on the ground means there'll be a delay to the toss and start time. It was scheduled for 6 pm but it'll now be 6:15 pm. Play will get underway at 6:45 pm.
I've never thought I'd say this but I'm glad the Test schedule is over and we can get stuck into some white ball action. Not only because the six England Tests against the West Indies and Sri Lanka were plodding affairs, but also due to deep inequities in the game that diluted competition.
Players' kit may not seem significant now, but in 10, 20, or 30 years, these strips could be vintage classics. Collecting cricket memorabilia is challenging.
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