Andrew Gale: England missing a trick not taking Ballance on one-day tour

I think England are missing a trick there because he is one of the best one-day and Twenty20 players in the country, but for whatever reason, England don’t seem to see that and see him more as a Test player.

But I definitely believe in all three formats that Gary is one of the best players in the country.

It has surprised me a little bit as I thought Gary would have been on that trip.

He obviously hasn’t played much one-day cricket for England this summer, but if you give him an opportunity, Gary will take it.

For me, it would have been nice to see him on that tour.

As for Alistair Cook continuing with the one-day captaincy for the World Cup in 2015, I never really doubted that he would be in the team because the selectors have backed him all the way.

Obviously, it was nice for us at Yorkshire to lift the County Championship trophy in front of the home supporters at Headingley yesterday and get a good turn-out on the final day of our season in the game against Somerset.

It has all sunk in now and that ten-day break between games was really nice as it enabled us to sit back and realise just what we have achieved as a group.

It allowed us to enjoy the moment instead of just going into another game.

The lads had a chance to have a few beers together and celebrate. The break came at a good time really.

The last game against Somerset was notable for Alex Lees being awarded his county cap.

Leesy has been outstanding on and off the field for us this year.

They always say your second year is the hardest, but he has breezed through it and been an outstanding performer for us during this year.

It was an emotional moment for him when I presented him with his cap in the dressing room, obviously with all the stuff he has been through.

It was a pleasing moment for him to be handed the cap and I am sure he will kick on even more now.