No to swimming
Rupert didn't want to go swimming today. This was a little odd as he usually loves it. He got in and started crying straight away. I had a feeling before we even set off that this would happen as he didn't eat his breakfast either. We decided straight away to take him home. I think this was the right decision as I personally think forcing a child to do something when they don't want to (within reason) is a bad course of action. Anyway, we went home and he was a little off all day, not ill, just a bit off or maybe tired. I'm glad we didn't force him. Obviously I think differently over school as that is something they must do whether they like it or not and it is the teacher's responsibility to make school as fun as it can be. Ben Stokes' new England brand of play- basically being overly aggressive- has taken a hit. India finished on about 410 all out. Jasprit Bumrah of all people took Stuart Broad for 35 off one over- a new test record. England in response,...