Psychic Peak strikes again...

The last day of my holidays today as I'm back at work tomorrow, no doubt like the rest of you. Apologies if you're already back...

I was interested to read today that Middlesex are hopeful of securing Makhaya Ntini on a Kolpak deal for next season. Regular readers will perhaps recall that I suggested such a deal for the fast bowling star a few months back. It has become increasingly evident in recent weeks that his real nip has gone, but he could do well in the Championship. Should he sign he will partner New Zealander Ian O'Brien with the new ball for Middlesex, which gives them a fairly potent attack. With Adam Gilchrist and possibly Sachin Tendulkar playing in the T20 for them, their fans will be looking forward to April with new-found enthusiasm.

There's a nice piece on the club site today on Derbyshire's top players over the last decade. No real surprises, with Graeme Welch the top wicket taker and Steve Stubbings the most prolific batsman over the period. Fine servants to the county, both of them.

Thanks to Chris (I think!) for the link to this Youtube footage of Graeme Welch undergoing treatment for a badly infected Achilles tendon injury, presumably the one that finished his career. The link is below, but I'll warn you in advance that it is not for the squeamish and definitely not something to watch if you're enjoying your night time cocoa...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLAGi9m8Jzs

Finally tonight, news that well rated Yorkshire off-spinner James Finch has been released by the county as they have plenty of options in that department. At 21 he has time to make an impression elsewhere and I'd not be surprised to see another county give him a trial in their Second XI next summer.

Until the next time - have a good one!