This was William about 4 years ago in France, sending down a delivery on the campsite. It seems a long time ago.

This week, after two trials, he was selected to be part of the Regional Development Squad for under 15s. He is only 12 so this is quite a vote of confidence in his potential. For those who understand the language, it is his wrist spin bowling that resulted in his selection- although his batting has come on in leaps and bounds this year too.

The boy could go far…