That cyclists are leading the push to test amateurs is likely no coincidence, considering the large number of pros in that sport who have cheated, most notably Lance Armstrong, who late last year was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and who has since acknowledged doping during his cycling career.

WSJ: Cycling's Minor Leagues of Doping

Frustratingly, he should be more successful there than his average of 31 suggests and if he fails this week, I really have no idea who will be batting at number at three in the first Test against South Africa this winter.

BBC: Jonathan Agnew column