MARTIN JOHNSON

There are certain things in life which are best not attempted for the first time without having an experienced adult by your side to offer helpful hints and tips. Such as potty training, bungee jumping, lion taming, or your maiden visit to a County Championship cricket match.
I was reminded of the latter when a chum from my golf club took his wife to Edgbaston for a day’s play between Warwickshire and Yorkshire in the traditionally Arctic weather of mid-April. A more severe test of a relationship would be hard to imagine, but I’m pleased to report that Mrs Jane...