I think he enjoys being paired with Franks although, to be fair, he'd be just as happy with Chipolatas, Wursts or any other kind of banger you'd care to offer him.
I remember the "bouncer" Read ducked under that was nothing more than a looping full toss which clattered into his stumps as he was cowering. Face like Wayne Rooney's "slightly more intelligent but still thick as sh1t" older brother.
I haven't mentioned this before but I feel cruelly robbed. Had Notts Kiwi all-rounder Andre Adams been fit for this match we might have had the ultimate tabloid 'love triangle' dismissal:
Jordan c. Reid b. Andre
Cowan, engorged, returns to the pavilion. That man deserves a nice cigar and a decent glass of port, he's probably done enought to ensure a handy 1st Innings lead for his side.
I confidently forecast that James Taylor will single-handedly settle the Nick Compton debate today with an assured double hundred that will leave no one in any doubt as to the young man's class. The table is set, let the buffet commence...