A YEAR ago today, on the first morning of the first Hong Kong Sixes, nobody knew quite what to expect.
The players were not too sure, neither were the spectators and, if they were honest, neither were the organisers.
Today, on the first morning of the second Sixes, no-one has any doubts that Hong Kong is on to a winner.
Last year's inaugural Sixes was successful beyond the dreams of the organisers as the players produced quickfire cricketing theatre in front of a crowd which thirsted for more.
For those who took the plunge last year and made the pilgrimage to the Kowloon Cricket Club, these second Hong Kong Sixes will not have come round quickly enough.
And for those who thought about it last year, but only thought about it, then there is a fair chance they will be making their debut this season - in one of the 50 patrons' boxes or in one of the 4,300 seats on the stands for the general public.