The former England batsman is there to lead a spin camp, sharing his experience gained over 287 international appearances, and in particular his numerous visits to the subcontinent, on the England under 19 squad ahead of their forthcoming tours of India and Bangladesh.

Bell says the player pathway from age-group cricket through to the Lions and ultimately the senior squad is more distinct now than when he came through almost 20 years ago, and that attention to detail has improved dramatically, but he recalls a similar training camp having an impact on him as a youngster.

“I see it as an ‘add-value programme’,” says Lewis. “We try to offer experiences that they might not get at their county, to get them ready to cope with the pressures of international cricket. We take them on tour, we play as a group, put the badge on and try to take the cap forward. I’m passionate about it.”

Lewis admits that professional cricket is a “pretty brutal world”, pointing out that, based on Under 19 World Cup squads over the last 20 years, on average only four of every 15 players will go on to play for England, and several will leave the game entirely. However, with the help of respected former internationals such as Ian Bell, he believes the pathway programme gives players the best possible chance of navigating their route to the top, and flourishing if they reach the summit.

He adds: “All the little experiences they will get on an international pathway programme all add up so that when they finally go and play for England they feel a lot more comfortable, around people they know, putting a shirt on they know. The value in that is huge.”