Big Yorkshire partnership took Ballance's mind off bug
Gary Ballance column: It has been an enjoyable few days for everyone at Scarborough, scoring a century and watching Andrew Gale score a big century. The only thing that was missing was a win.
Edgbaston ton kick-started Ballance’s career at Yorkshire
Gary Ballance column: I am looking forward to returning to Edgbaston this week as I scored my first hundred for Yorkshire there in 2011.
Yorkshire must learn from early mistakes
Gary Ballance column: Obviously it was disappointing to lose our first Championship game of the season against Sussex over the weekend. Getting bowled out for 96 on the first day was not ideal and from then on we were always chasing the game.
Will my productive winter lead to a memorable summer?
This winter has definitely been the most productive of my career so far.
Melbourne Cricket Ground is in my top three - but not above Scarborough!
We may have lost our three warm-up matches against Victoria, but I am very confident that the Lions boys are ready for the one-day series against Australia A, which started in Hobart this morning.
Runs a big positive in opening defeat
Although it was a big disappointment to lose the first game in Australia, it was great for me to be able to start the England Lions tour with 86 against Victoria at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
Root's progress is a shining example to us all
It has been a very busy winter with both Yorkshire and the England Performance Programme, but it is something I have really enjoyed.
