IT’S a bit Parky at the top of the NatWest T20 Blast’s North Group table!

No, that is not because of anything to do with the weather, but down to the success of Bolton spin twins Callum and Matt Parkinson.

In the early stages of the competition, Callum’s Leicestershire sit top with three wins from three matches, while Matt’s Lancashire are second with two wins from four.

A week last Sunday, left-arm spinner Callum claimed an impressive 2-28 from four overs as the Foxes beat the Lightning at Liverpool.

It was a notable T20 debut given he dismissed England duo Liam Livingstone and Jos Buttler.

But not to be outdone, Matt was superb for 3-17 on his white ball bow for the Red Rose on Sunday just gone as they beat Derbyshire by five wickets at Emirates Old Trafford.

“I’ve been asked that a lot, but we get on so well that I was happy he was playing,” said Matt when asked whether watching Callum star for Leicester against Lancashire was a frustrating experience.

“There was a bit of jealousy there, but knowing how hard he’s worked and having made a risky move from Derbyshire to Leicestershire, I’m pleased it’s working out.

“I hadn’t debuted at that stage, so the jealousy was more about him just being out there.

“It’s not great he did well against Lancs, but it was the perfect day for him getting out our two star players.”

Matt’s summer has been largely frustrating.

The Egerton man missed the start of the county campaign due to the back stress fracture he suffered in December, and Sunday was his first first-team appearance of 2017.

“It’s been a bit of a stop-start season, so I was pleased to be out there,” he said, also admitting his back injury forced a bit of tinkering with his bowling action.

“I was a bit worried at first that a lot of work would be needed, but it wasn’t.

“I worked a bit with Glen Chapple and Sam Byrne, the physio, to come to terms with it. I feel like I know my body better now.”

Matt played four Championship matches last season and took 10 wickets, including five on debut against Warwickshire.

It was form which convinced the England management to invite him to train with the Test squad as they prepared to face Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah.

He also travelled to Dubai before Christmas with the England Lions, where he worked hard on improving his white ball skills.

“The work I’ve done has definitely helped me (be suited more to T20),” he added.

“I’ve done a lot of work on alignment, which has helped me get my pace up.

“In my first year I was a bit slow, which didn’t help when being considered for white ball cricket. Last year I made a few squads and didn’t play.

“The hard work in the winter has put me in a good place. Fingers crossed, I can play a few more games.

“I’m still working every day to get better.

“I need to improve on all aspects of my game, including batting and fielding.

“My bowling’s got me out there, but my batting and fielding needs to be better.”