I FLY to the Caribbean next week in preparation for the CPL, where I will be coach of Jamaica Tallawahs, so I’ve been keeping a keen eye on the T20 Blast to see if I can get any tips.
I was really impressed with Gloucestershire’s Benny Howell the other night against Kent, and it’s no surprise he’s taken 33 wickets since the start of last season’s Blast, way out ahead of anyone else. He’s not exceptionally quick but he’s clever and always seems to be one step ahead of the batsmen. He pre-empts them and bowls the ball they least expect. That’s a...