Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on September 26, 1963)

Happy Birthday, Richard Ashton! From your debut in 1988 for Lincolnshire as a steadfast right-handed batsman and reliable medium-pace bowler, you've always known how to bowl us over—both on the pitch and off it. Your cricketing finesse has aged like fine wine; though some say you're still waiting patiently at mid-off for that elusive hat-trick ball!

Here's wishing you another year filled with boundaries of joy, wickets of laughter, and innings packed full of memorable moments. May this birthday be just like one of your classic overs: steady pace throughout but ending spectacularly well—with cake instead of catches!