Yes, my dears - it is all true! This handsome beast (who am I trying to kid!) has reached another milestone in the journey to retirement...

Thanks for all your good wishes - it has been a pretty cool day, and there's a bit of bubbly in the fridge, some strawberries in the freezer, and my favouritest cake of all time (thanks to MBSL and my brother). What more could a man want!

50 not out! How many test batsmen would give their eye teeth for that!

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