By Richard Edwards

Lions-hearted: Nick Gubbins batting for England Lions against Perth Scorchers
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FOR much of a previously troubled winter it seemed that the perennial search for a partner for Alastair Cook at the top of the order would soon be superseded by a frantic need to unearth a replacement for the man himself.
Cook’s monumental innings at the MCG has changed all that.
But if the need for an opener in either New Zealand or the home series this summer does arise, then Nick Gubbins has the backing of his county coach Richard Scott.
Gubbins endured a frust...