When I was younger, I associated turning 40 with all sorts of negative things. I thought my 40s would be all about menopause, financial stress, and personal issues.
I know this one, Joe Root says with a little grin as he confirms the latest milestone he will reach in Test cricket on Wednesday when England play New Zealand in Christchurch. It will be my 150th Test. We're fortunate to play so much Test cricket compared to other nations, so you can rattle them up rather quickly. But I've had to work hard and overcome different challenges along the way, so I'm very grateful to have had so many chances.
In general, I think registries, even at weddings, have an inherent awkwardness to them. They're saying, hey, get me things. But I am so into this idea for you. I think it's fabulous. Part of love is accepting help and generosity as well as giving those things out.