Messaged the lads last night, told them about training Tuesday....two blue ticks and still no replies #hopeful

Looks like we have an ex Pakistan Under 19 coming training Tuesday. E-mail quotes 'I nephew to Shahid Afridi and bowl right arm fast. When batting I like to hit sixes. Strong fielding' Sounds promising 👀

We are having an early selection meeting tonight... Hate them. I was bullied at school badly enough and these meetings are worse. Can't wait to see what I am left with! Probably 4 kids and Geoff who has one eye! #cricket

Oh great! Looks like my strike bowler is training with another team. Down to 5 players #canceltheseason

Great selection meeting last night... Looks like I have the AN Other triplets in my side again. #anyoneavailable

You just knew it

Really enjoying the debate around England's top order and which pace attack they should pick! I mean, I have a similar choice - Bill, my opener who averaged 6.5 last year but now has gout or Dave who can play but won't get to the ground until 3pm...oh the choices #cricket

Sky having a mare here....looks like they haven't let the cameramen in or the scorer #ENGvsWI

So we can't share scorebooks? That's good, as I am the only one that knows how use the scorebook............apparently

Welcome to Friday everyone.... Friday is also the day I lose what is left of my side. 1s have 10, 2s have 9 and well, the 3s have 8....You know what this means?

8am.....4 texts already! 1st team Skipper - I need a fielder 2nd team Skipper - I need a batsman 3rd team Skipper - got any spares, I have 9! My Opening Bowler - Have you got spare whites? I left mine at my girlfriends #cricketisback

Ohhh....forgot! Away game, 5 kids and 2 drivers! #packemtight

Is there any other role in cricket or sport that puts in less effort than a West Indian off spinner? #casual #ENGvsWI #cricket

So cricket was back....you're telling me! I scored for 35 overs, batted myself at 9 to "give people a game", castled by a 14 year old leggie, dropped a catch at slip, didn't bowl, had to cover 5 players subs as they didn't have cash....and we lost! #canceltheseason

This week was going so smoothly. Had 11 players...Dave's piles are flaring up and Jim is now NA because he has to dog sit.... Are you f!@##%& kiddin me..never rains it pours.

Miracles do happen!!!!! I HAVE ELEVEN MEN No missed calls, No whatsapps... But it's raining

Sees Rakheem Cornwall playing test cricket... *check my rig in the mirror* ....... #ENGvWI

So if it rains today, you have to go back to your cars. I have 6 under 14s in my side. How's that gonna look to the passer by when they are all sat in the back of my Ford Mondeo? #cricket

Oh so all my players are available this week as its a "lovely day for cricket"...i'll show them. Win the toss and field! #punishment

To someone in your life, you are everything. This busy time of year, with all its demands on and off the pitch it's completely OK to be 'NOT OK'. ​If you or someone you know in the #FootballFamily is struggling, reach out, we are here for you. Or you can speak to... #ESL