RICHARD CLARKEAKA The Grumbler

Like many English cricket fans, I fear for the future of the county game. Unlike most, I am spending a few hours each week trying to do something about it.You may remember that late last season I wrote a column bemoaning the lack of promotion around the Bob Willis Trophy final. We knew well in advance that this showpiece game would not receive the live television coverage that had been widely expected but, less than 24 hours before the first ball was bowled, fans were still waiting for official confirmation of how to watch.In the end, the audience fo...