Not that we’re aware of, although our cat arguably shares his name.

http://www.kingcricket.co.uk/montys-unacceptable-urination/2013/08/07/

Wonderful link, Stephen. Most enjoyable.

I note that one of the top scorers for the Smokers was a certain Monty Bowden, who was at one-time the youngest ever test captain of England. Beyond cricket, Monty pursued an unusual career – gold prospecting and liquor smuggling in Southern Africa. He met his demise in rather pitiful-sounding circumstances in Mashonaland.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Bowden

Could this larger than life character, Monty Bowden, by any chance be related to our very own King? I think we should be told.

perhaps this is a covert Smokers Xi while the non-smokers are in the Windies:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokers_v_Non-Smokers

We watched Blue Peter in our house, don’t you know

Aren’t Brummies more ITV types, anyway?

Why was the BBC ever called Auntie in the first place?

I’m too young to remember, as Bert would no doubt point out.

Or Hales to bat at 11.

When asked to comment on this odd selection, an ECB spokesman said “I shouldn’t worry. Based on recent performances we firmly expect him to only have to nurse the team through the final 45 overs or so”.