IF I KNEW THEN

David Graveney - Former England Chairman of Selectors, Gloucestershire and Durham man on a life in cricket.

Captains make a

difference. Their impact on those around them is more profound than you might think. Positive and negative.

I was sick before virtually every single match day. Talking about it might have helped it be an altogether more pleasurable playing experience.

A lot of the time, life is just about trying your hardest. It’s all people want to see.

Rebel tours. Time again. I wouldn’t have gone.

Relate to people. Get to know them. And let them get to know you.

Ultimately,we are who people think we are.

Being successful is almost in every case about how willing you are to make sacrifices.

Whatever decisions are made behind closed doors, own them when you leave. Whether you agree with them, or not.

In dealing with the media, it’s always better to put your head above the parapet than not.

There are two sides to every story.

Don’t miss the chance to tell yours.