Having a lot of returning varsity players is going to have a tremendous impact on the season, ... Last year, we only had three returning players. This year, we have more experience.

Luckily, we have had such a good year that I can afford this. I was just not feeling well enough; not 100 percent. We don't know what it is, food poisoning perhaps, but I was not feeling well enough to go race, and the decision was made to sit out this one. We will move on.

We're the problem, not the deer. We're not only moving into their arena, we're encouraging them to be there. Critters are adaptable. They need food, shelter and water. If you provide it, they'll come.

It's really with the Legion now, to obtain 66 per cent of the funding from provincial and federal sources. That goes back to the original three-way partnership proposed last fall.

I can't see Blackwell taking lots of wickets in India. He's not a big spinner of the ball and he won't worry the Indian batsmen on their own pitches.

Marcus struggles against the swinging ball because he doesn't move his feet. But Marcus is unorthodox and has a good record in Test cricket. His battle with Brett Lee will go a long way to deciding the outcome of the series.