My two fantasy picks (belatedly!)

Last week I asked who your two fantasy picks would be to improve the Derbyshire side. Just a bit of fun and there were some very interesting responses 

Apologies for the late reply, but I would go for the following two players.

My first pick is an all rounder who I have respected for years as a great competitor. He is a bowler who is happy to bowl those hard spells, when the ball ball is flying around and there's not a lot in the pitch. I've never seen him be anything less than a handful and while bowling is his stronger suit, he is also a very handy bat. 

My first selection would be Ben Raine of Durham. The ideal man for our attack, and for getting the right ethic in the dressing room. 

My second would be another all rounder and also a player I have admired for a number of years. He always seems to be in the game, whether it is scoring runs, taking wickets or holding blinders in the field. I don't think he will play international cricket now, but worse players have done so over the years. I read recently that Zimbabwe had made overtures about getting him to play for them, but he doesn't appear to be keen. 

My second selection is Ryan Higgins. An average of 37 with the bat and 25 with the ball confirms him as a genuine all round talent and he adapts his game very well for all formats. 

I toyed with the idea of bringing back. Matt Critchley and I would love to see a county return at some point for both him and Ben Slater. 

A man can dream, right?