Saturday 18 May 2019

Billy Stanlake signs for T20

Ausssie fast bowler Billy Stanlake has signed for Derbyshire for this year's Vitality Blast.

The giant 6'8" quick will be a big asset to the squad and as long as the wickets offer the pace and bounce that he needs, it could be a very interesting signing.

He has had a difficult past twelve months, after bursting meteorically onto the scene. Injuries have been an issue and at times he has lost rhythm, which at his pace can be very much to his detriment.

But at 24 he is another with a reputation to enhance. A good summer with us and he will be well set for T20 contracts around the globe, having already caught the eye in the BBL and the IPL.

When someone like Ricky Ponting says that he has the potential to be one of the all time greats, you have to listen. If Dominic Cork can get the best out of him, we could have picked up a gem.

Well worth keeping an eye on, for sure.

3 comments:

  1. Not a bad signing at all, lets hope he's fit and is in form then we might be cooking on gas

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  2. Can you see Lace playing in the T20 team PF. Looks a nice organised player, not unlike Harvey but I’ve seen nothing yet to suggest he’s a T20 batsman?
    Chaddesden Jim

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    1. I will be doing a piece on that at the weekend Jim!

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