Durham’s Chris Rushworth swore he would not touch a drop of alcohol after storming into the record books by taking 15 wickets in 18 overs last week. The 28-year-old seam bowler from Sunderland gave up drink for 2014 to raise money for the Professional Cricketers’ Association and Save The Children. “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” he said. “The benefits fitness-wise have been a real eye-opener. I’ll obviously be tempted to toast this success and I hope to be tempted again after our Royal London Cup final at Lord’s. But I’ll stick to a few soft drinks.”
