Post by hhsussex on Feb 12, 2017 7:10:57 GMT
A remarkable bit of news that underlines the importance and the strength of the game in England at the level immediately below first class. Jeet Raval, the New Zealand left-hand opening batsman wil play as their overseas pro next year and Abidine Sakande will provide a bowling spearhead when not playing for Sussex. www.midsussextimes.co.uk/sport/cuckfield-pull-off-remarkable-double-signing-in-sakande-and-new-zealand-test-opener-1-7818060
Cuckfield have a long record of making importnat signings of potentially world-class players at an earlier stage of their development. In 2006 and 2007 Saeed Ajmal developed his skills on English wickets; Keshav Maharaj of South Africa played for them in 2013; last year's overseas pro Jordan Silk has been a high-profile batsman in the Big Bash in Australia. They have also had a strong association with Sussex. In recent years players like Steven Piolet, Paul Havell and Alex Edwards have been Cuckfield regulars whilst trying to break into the Sussex team.
Cuckfield have a long record of making importnat signings of potentially world-class players at an earlier stage of their development. In 2006 and 2007 Saeed Ajmal developed his skills on English wickets; Keshav Maharaj of South Africa played for them in 2013; last year's overseas pro Jordan Silk has been a high-profile batsman in the Big Bash in Australia. They have also had a strong association with Sussex. In recent years players like Steven Piolet, Paul Havell and Alex Edwards have been Cuckfield regulars whilst trying to break into the Sussex team.
