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the Outlaws play, it’s about fun and
entertainment on and off the field. I’m so
glad that we’re embracing that.”
T20 cricket adds to the physical demands
of a gruelling season, but Read only lets
his mind wander to prospective retirement
when someone kindly reminds him of his
age; which come August will be 38.
“I don’t see someone for a couple of years
and I get the line ‘are you still playing?’
“It’s almost a reminder that I must be
coming to the end,” he said.
“I’m reasonably fortunate in that I’ve not
had too many injuries that have kept me
off the park.
“Luck plays a part in that, but I like to
think I know what it takes to be physically
and mentally ready for a cricket season.
“I’m lucky that I enjoy the fitness work. If
I wasn’t playing cricket I’d be heavily into
fitness in different ways.
“It’s never felt like a chore and I’ve
always made sure I’m in the best possible
nick going into the season, then I try to
maintain it through the summer too.
“It’s just what I do.The moment I think
I’m struggling to do my job, I’ll look to
retire.
“But I don’t think about the end. I’m
thinking about what I’m going to do this
season to be as successful as I can be.
“Age is just a number and you’re only as
old as you feel.”
“It’s just what I do. The moment
I think I’m struggling to do my
job, I’ll look to retire.”
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Chris Read