Mike Watkinson portrait © Getty Images

Mike Watkinson © Getty Images

Watkinson pulls the ball over mid-wicket © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson in batting action, Warwickshire v Lancashire, National League 1st Division, 13 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Maddy is out LBW on the bowling of Watkinson, Leicestershire v Lancashire, National League 1st Division © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson on his way to 49, Leicestershire v Lancashire, National League 1st Division, 29 August 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson in batting action, Leicestershire v Lancashire, National League 1st Division, 29 August 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson back to pavilion after scoring 28, Lancashire v Yorkshire, NatWest Trophy, 28 July 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson with a cover drive, Hertfordshire v Lancashire, NatWest Trophy, 23 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson with an on drive, Hertfordshire v Lancashire, NatWest Trophy, 23 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson made 130, Hertfordshire v Lancashire, NatWest Trophy, 23 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson in bating action, Hertfordshire v Lancashire, NatWest Trophy, 23 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson cuts, Lancashire v Leicestershire, National League 29 Aug 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson taking a run, Lancashire v Leicestershire, National League 29 Aug 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Williamson bowled by Mike Watkinson, Lancashire v Leicestershire, National League 29 Aug 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson batting, Lancashire v Leicestershire, National League 29 Aug 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson in batting action, Lancashire v Warwickshire, County Championship, 09-12 June 1999 © Photo by John Dawson

Mike Watkinson in his delivery stride, Lancashire v Northamptonshire, County Championship, 14-17 May 1999 © Photo by John Dawson