Gilbert clouted Rackemann back over his head for two fours to win the Shield. Another of cricket's wonderful eccentricities is that when all the batting is done, usually it is the No.11 at the wicket when the most memorable games are won and lost. Later that year in Delhi, McIntyre was batting with Steve Waugh as Australia tried to save a Test against India, and of course he was taking the lion's share of the strike. Oh the joys, the delusions, the madness and fun. To No.11s everywhere, well played and Happy New Year.
Tomorrow is for openers.