Seven Crusaders batsmen reaching double figures but just one passing 30 told the tale as Middlesex struggled throughout their forlorn run-chase.

BBC: All Alleyne at the top

While Williams and Carlesimo agree that he is still seeing plenty of double teams which present the passing lanes he needs as a playmaker the numbers suggest opposing defenses are being pulled in other directions.

WSJ: Williams's Assists Need Help

If passing fancies like trade bans can almost double world food prices twice in four years, imagine what a stumble in efforts to boost yields might do.

ECONOMIST: A prospect of plenty