Sport + Life

Mark Alleyne is a warm and personable man. He also knows a heck of a lot about cricket! Twenty one years a player with Gloucestershire, he tells me, with a smile on his face, that he's now been a coach for longer.In this wide-ranging conversation we cover:* The importance of alerting people to the fact first-class cricket is played in Gloucestershire.* How clubs need to help schools in giving opportunities for kids to play cricket.* How 'baz ball' is a media invention that created a inhibition and nervousness in England's players in the Ashes this past winter.* The magic of The Cheltenham Cricket Festival and how it often determines the type of season the club has.* Fears England selectors overlook Gloucestershire players when selecting squads. * Mark's joy at his son Max making his Premier League debut for Manchester City.I hope you enjoy this one. And I hope you're enjoying the spring sun.Best,Teddy****Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/u