article_snippet.sent: I'd like to see people outside the England team backing the lad. '
article_snippet.sent: Woakes and Hampshire's James Vince (right centre) look in high spirits at Edgbaston .
article_snippet.sent: Alastair wants to spread the love too for a tournament Alastair hopes will become an institution in British sport. '
article_snippet.sent: You've seen the success of Twenty20 cricket around the world, and the appetite for it in England is no different,' Alastair added. '
article_snippet.sent: I went to watch Lancashire v Yorkshire last year - 25,000 people (were there).
article_snippet.sent: I was fortunate enough to play in finals day at Edgbaston - a terrific night, even though we lost. '
article_snippet.sent: With some of the overseas signings coming over this year, and the English players, there's a lot to be excited about.'
article_snippet.sent: There was a player for all 18 counties present at the launch on Thursday .