Reg Simpson is enjoying watching England play today.  He’s seen a few matches in his time.  At 93  he is England’s oldest living batsman.  He was born in Nottingham, and made a dazzling debut  when at 13 he shared an opening partnership of 487 with Harry Betts for Nottingham High School. He made his England debut in the 1948-9 tour of South Africa, but came to prominence in the 1950-51 Australian Ashes tour, where he came second to Len Hutton in the batting averages.  His 31st birthday was a particularly memorable one, scoring 156 not out!  He captained Nottinghamshire for most of the 1950s, and retired at the end of the 1963 season.  His involvement with the club has continued, and he received a warm welcome from members on his visit today.