It is amazing how the public steadfastly refuse to attend the third day of a match when so often the last day produces the best and most exciting cricket.

Lots of times I was out through forcing the game.

In the old days we were probably educated in cricket in a far more serious way than now.

I was not depressed when they got me out. I have always taken my dismissals as part of the game.

I cannot let this opportunity pass without placing on record how much I have enjoyed my cricket with Kent.

Still, I believe it is only a passing phase and cricket will one day produce an abundance of great players.

It was never a policy of the Kent team that the pitch must be occupied all day after winning the toss.