THIS has been a year of new beginnings for Middlesex spinner Ollie Rayner. He has experienced the joys of fatherhood for the first time while a recent opportunity to train with the German national team could lead to a surprise international debut.

By Jeremy Blackmore

Ray of light: Middlesex’s Ollie Rayner could represent Germany in the T20 World Cup qualifiers
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The proud father describes the birth of his daughter as the best thing to have happened to him, while his recent experience with Germany helped renew his love for cricket. Born in Germany into a military...