Galle, on the south coast of Sri Lanka, where Michael stayed with the England team in 2001I was a pro cricketer from the age of 17 and when I started playing for England I travelled every year because of it — we went to countries including Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe, but I don’t think anywhere can beat Barbados for me. At the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies we were knocked out in the Super 8 stage. We were disappointed until we realised that, with the resulting free time, we had a six-day holiday to enjoy. That made the pill easier to swallow, and the boys and I soon perked up. SponsoredThe atmosphere in Barbados is so relaxed; it’s the only place in the world where I can switch off to the point that I feel comfortable putting

Source: The Times May 07, 2021 15:56 UTC