The best captain I played with was Tom Spencer at Manly Warringah District Cricket Club in Sydney.
Tom supported me no end as a bowler and had great faith in me. He instilled a lot of self-confidence in me and in return I did my very best to deliver for him and the team.
He gave us all a role and knew how to work his bowlers to help the team win.
I remember a great victory over St George when he knew before I did, I’d had enough in my first spell and said he needed me to come back for a 2nd spell to give ourselves a greater chance to win the game.
I learned so much about captaincy from Tom. The importance of communication, the roles players play and also the need to have a plan irrespective of whether your batting or bowling.
