From pathway pressure to selection decisions, late development, club cricket, and what counties are really looking for, we break it all down honestly — with a few moments of complete pet-related chaos along the way. We get into:• Pets causing absolute carnage before we even get started 😅• What the county pathway actually gets right• The problem with picking “big kids” who lack genuine skill or long-term potential• Why late developers often end up being the strongest players• Whether adult club cricket offers a better environment for growth• And lots more along the way 🏏 If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who cares about developing the next generation of cricketers. Cheers,Wrighty & Barks@lifeOfChrisWright | @k13bkr | @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls.We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear.Visit their site: Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK ShippingUse code: A_TBUP20 at checkout.