One of the biggest perks of the job as a cricket coach is to see a young batter take on a challenge.

You’re not as special as you think.

You might be a gun bat, bucket hands and strike bowler. Congratulations! Now get back to work on your cricket like everyone else.

I joke a little. We would all love to be three dimensional cricketers. True all rounders are always envied. That said, there is truth in the idea that you don’t need any special training. You just need to keep nailing those basics.

It’s hard being an all-rounder.

 "Spin it hard!"

David Hinchliffe pairs up with Mark Garaway to chat about Ashes, banter and cricket. The team talk about variation of length in bowling, sweep shots and taking up pace at an advanced cricket age.

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The last week of November is one of my favourite weeks in the year. I get the opportunity to assess 16 ECB level IV Candidates undertaking their nerve wracking assessment alongside successful cricket coaches and eminent sports scientists.

Scoring your cricket practice is not as crazy as it seems.

Admit it, you need to run better.