For many the timing of the Royal London Cup couldn’t have seemed worse – an old school 50-over competition running beneath The Hundred, the ECB’s shiny new toy. But for a number of forgotten squad members and young turks the timing was perfect, providing them with a chance not only to shine but to do so just before contracts are renewed.
It threw up some fine performances not least from the two finalists. Glamorgan even resisted the temptation to play returning Hundred players in the final against Durham, honourably sticking with those who’d got them there. ...