By Seth Francis

Invitation: Alastair Cook

WE may only be two months into the season but eight players have confirmed their place in next year’s North v South series.
With the conclusion of the One-Day Cup group stage, the top four Englandqualified players in the PCA MVP rankings from both the North and South groups will be offered places in next year’s series.
Former Three Lions captain Alastair Cook has confirmed his invitation in the South side, scoring 503 runs in eight innings for Essex, at an average of over 70. Cook, who made the last of his 92 ODI appearances in Decemb...