PROUD SPONSOR OF THE PCA ENGLAND MASTERS L EaDER w elcome to issue 20 of Beyond thought the day demonstrated the PCA at its very best. the Boundaries and my first as We had six winners in three categories, editor. this is the first issue in Newcomer, Current Player and Past Player, and the successful candidates – Alex Lees, Lewis Beyond the Boundaries is the pca’s 50th anniversary and Hill, Billy Godleman, Will Bragg, Paul Best and published by the professional cricketers’ association, it is only right that we celebrate Tim Linley – all made presentations that were however the views expressed highly professional and engaging. in contributed articles are not necessarily those of and pay tribute to those who We judged Tim Linley, whose interview the pca, its members, included a practical demonstration of his officers, employees or group founded the organisation in 1967. companies. barista skills, to be overall winner, but I would The players of today and of recent years owe like to congratulate the other category winners EDITOR a huge debt of gratitude to Fred Rumsey on their achievement. DaviD LeatherDaLe We start our 50th anniversary year [email protected] for his vision and courage in setting up the with a new Chairman. Daryl Mitchell, of aRT DIREcTOR PCA, despite opposition from the cricket sam BowLes establishment, and to those pioneers who Worcestershire was elected in a keenly-contested sam stencil-agency.co.uk @ attended the inaugural meeting. ballot. I know that he is passionate about fEaTuREs wRITER That historic occasion is recalled in our representing players in the ongoing discussions pauL BoLton about the future structure of domestic cricket. [email protected] ‘Where Are They Now’ feature. Sadly, five of those who attended the meeting have since I’m sure that Daryl will do an outstanding job pca cO-ORDInaTOR and I look forward to working with him. aLi prosser passed away, the most recent David Sayer of [email protected] Kent whose obituary appears in these pages. There were four other candidates for the Chairmanship which shows how prestigious pDwp cO-ORDInaTOR Our front cover also honours those who have ian thomas been influential in the development of the PCA the role is regarded by our members. [email protected] from humble beginnings to one that is widely- Daryl has succeeded Mark Wallace who cOnTRIbutors stepped down having served two two-year nick Denning regarded as a model players’ association, not vicky eLwick just in the United Kingdom but worldwide. terms of office. Happily Mark has not been tom Jones lost to the PCA as he has joined our team of charLie muLraine The 50th anniversary is being marked by our Luke reynoLDs Legacy Appeal Year with all proceeds going Personal Development and Welfare Managers mark waLLace on a full-time basis. Glamorgan’s loss is our Lynsey wiLLiams to the PCA Benevolent Fund. The appeal was matt WOOD given a fantastic start by Graham Gooch who obvious gain. Mark will take over responsibility for photogRaphy donated £50,000 from his own scholarship getty images fund to support a gambling awareness Glamorgan, Gloucestershire and Somerset from portraitcoLLective.com programme for current players. Ian Thomas who has been appointed our Head DEsIgn of Development and Welfare. This is a new stenciL-agency.co.uk We also thank the many members who have donated items of memorabilia or pledged role which covers some of the responsibilities services. If you have not donated yet please do. previously held by Jason Ratcliffe. The PCA Benevolent Fund is your charity and Jason has left the PCA after 14 years PCALa e D sponsors: all the money raised will be used to support in which he played an important part in current and past players and their immediate establishing our ground-breaking mental health family members in their hour of need. and anti-corruption education programmes. Mike Hill, the former Hampshire reserve Johnny Grave has also moved on after nine wicketkeeper, is one of those who years as Commercial Director. Johnny has been have kindly donated memorabilia appointed Chief Executive of the West Indies and he has also given us a Cricket Board and has swapped his office at fascinating insight into what the Oval for one in Antigua. life for a county cricketer On behalf of all PCA members I would like in the 1970s was like in to thank Jason and Johnny for all their hard our A-Z feature. work and wish them well for the future. As usual, the Finally, good luck to everyone for the new magazine reflects the season whether you are a first year professional wide range of activities who attended our annual Rookie Camp or that our members and enjoying a well-earned Testimonial. professional staff are involved in including Best wishes the PCA Personal Development Scholarship Awards. This was the first time that I had been involved in the judging process and I Davi D LeatherDaLe, ceo thepca.co.uk / BtB issue 20 3 20 ISSUES A MAGAZINE MILESTONE A batsman reaching 20 on the scoreboard might consider it a job barely started, but 20 issues dating back a decade now makes PCA player services magazine Beyond The Boundaries somewhat more established at the crease. Particularly in publishing terms. From England captains to rookies, to cricketers in and around businesses, the title continues to inform every bit as much as it proves a document of record and source of reference. 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