Liam Dawson has developed a priceless ability to make the extraordinary look routine.
His caught and bowled off Graham Clark at Utilita Bowl last week was the perfect example.
Smashed back at him – Clark was on 160 at the time – the commentator continued as if the ball was flying towards the long-on boundary. In reality, a leaping Dawson had already pulled off a stunning catch.
Just weeks before, Dawson had been named one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year, joining an exclusive group of just 17 Hampshire players to have won the award. As ever, there was little sign of the county’s tal...
