Our man Will Macpherson previews the start of the ECB North v South series and selects those with a point to prove

Captain Marvel: James Vince skippers The South after starring in a warm-up fixture against the UAE
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Being blunt, our history at World Cups is awful”. Andrew Strauss has not been mincing his words in the build-up to the three North-South matches, which take place this week – the first being today – in Dubai, then Abu Dhabi. If you are wondering why they are happening, the answer is wrapped up in that simple quote. It’s all about 20...