It seems fitting, then, to kick off the summer season on the blog a little early this year.

FORBES: An Early Summer With Taxgirl

One of the best ways to kick off summer in Sydney might just be an outdoor barbecue in your best friend's backyard.

BBC: Sydney's Island Bar in full swing

It's a great way to kick off the summer.

BBC: Paul Weller to play Isle of Wight Festival 2013

And, having broken into Australia's limited-overs team this winter, he admits that the five games he is due to play for Worcestershire alongside New South Wales team-mate Phil Jaques to kick off this summer's Twenty20 should prove invaluable.

BBC: Steve Smith