There has been no appreciable improvement in his footwork in his second coming, and now he must contemplate a career in county cricket for the foreseeable future.

He became a regular face at the summer schools and began to contemplate a career as a professional drummer.

He didn't grow up dreaming of fame, or even contemplating a career in music.

For the next four years, he contemplated a career in politics and sought selection in three marginal seats, but to no avail.

But 20 years ago the languages graduate was contemplating a career in banking.