Dean Jones played 52 Tests and 164 one-day internationals for Australia between 1984 and 1994, captained Victoria, and is regarded as one of this country’s best-ever batsmen and shrewdest analysts.

In retirement, he has flourished as a commentator throughout Asia as well as a coach. He recently coached Islamabad United to the first Pakistan Super League title in T20 cricket.

Connah Brecon is a British author-illustrator currently living in Melbourne, Australia, with his family. Although Connah is yet to be a Grandpa, he has many fond memories of his very own Wild Pa.