I know, it's not for a few months yet, but...
Had a WhatsApp message from our Chairman this morning generally enquiring as to how I was and whether I was looking forward to the new season. I knew what was coming next - the Chairman doesn't just enquire socially and we have the AGM in a couple of weeks.
Sure enough, the follow up mentioned that our 3s captain and VC have stood down (the former due to work and family commitments, the latter due to retiring from playing league Cricket), and would I mind awfully considering myself for skippering the 3s?
I replied that I'd be happier doing a VC role but would do it if need be. Because I have mug tattooed on my forehead.
Last season of course I spent the entire season in the 2s (albeit with only one real innings of note) and ended up nominally VC of the 2s, captaining the side on three occasions. The 3s is probably more a natural home for me, shame it means playing on either back pitches or park pitches rather than the main square at grounds.
Had a WhatsApp message from our Chairman this morning generally enquiring as to how I was and whether I was looking forward to the new season. I knew what was coming next - the Chairman doesn't just enquire socially and we have the AGM in a couple of weeks.
Sure enough, the follow up mentioned that our 3s captain and VC have stood down (the former due to work and family commitments, the latter due to retiring from playing league Cricket), and would I mind awfully considering myself for skippering the 3s?
I replied that I'd be happier doing a VC role but would do it if need be. Because I have mug tattooed on my forehead.
Last season of course I spent the entire season in the 2s (albeit with only one real innings of note) and ended up nominally VC of the 2s, captaining the side on three occasions. The 3s is probably more a natural home for me, shame it means playing on either back pitches or park pitches rather than the main square at grounds.