The former England, Middlesex and Surrey batter looks back on his run-laden career

The lucky break
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Under-11 trial with Middlesex, 1980
I made a third-ball nought. The openers had put on a hundred partnership, then I went out and played all round a big away-swinger and was hit on the leg. My world fell apart – it was a big deal, my family had come to watch, it was a beautiful day. I also bowled two overs for 20 but I was still selected in the squad. I don’t know how; maybe I walked to the wicket well! It was a massive moment in my life, because if I hadn’t been selected then I wouldn’t ...