"I've been through practices during which I've felt as though medieval torture would have been easier..." — Jonny Bairstow

Everyone who survives cancer knows the victory against it may only be temporary. You know eventually that you might have to fight all over again. Almost 15 years after my mum's first bout of cancer, a second bout occurred. This time she needed an operation.

My mum thinks I get my determination and resilience from my dad. I think it comes mostly from her.

My dad passed on his cricketing talent. My mum has enabled me to use it.

When I came into the Yorkshire academy I was christened Bluey almost immediately.