Big Bash star Dan Worrall joins Gloucestershire Cricket Club
Posted on: 14 Feb 2018Gloucestershire Cricket have signed another Australia international today with right-arm fast bowler Dan Worrall on his way to Bristol.
Worrall recently played for the Melbourne Stars in the Australian Big Bash League and will be available to play for Gloucestershire in the Specsavers County Championship and Royal London One-Day Cup. The 26-year-old joins Gloucestershire at the start of the season and will be with the team until 2nd July 2018.
Dan made his International debut for Australia against Ireland on 27 September 2016 and has featured in a further two One-Day Internationals for Australia.
Dan Worrall said: “It has been a long held ambition of mine to play County Cricket and I am grateful to Gloucestershire for providing me with a chance to do that. I have heard only positive things about the potential of the squad being developed at Bristol and look forward to contributing to a successful 2018. I believe that I will be suited to bowling well in English conditions and I can’t wait to get started.”
Gloucestershire Cricket, Head Coach, Richard Dawson added: "It’s great to have Dan joining us for the first part of the season. I’ve had some really positive feedback regarding his bowling, which should suit English conditions. He bowls a full length with decent pace and has good one day skills. He will add depth and experience to our bowling attack for the start of the season. We’re all looking forward to having him here in Bristol."
Dan Worrall - The Facts
Full name: Daniel James Worrall
Born: 10 July 1991, Melbourne, Victoria
Age: 26 years
Nickname: 'Franky' or 'The Weapon'
Major teams: Melbourne Stars, South Australia, South Australia Under-23s, Victoria Under-23s
Playing role: Bowler
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm fast-medium
For more information and news about Gloucestershire Cricket Club and confirmed fixtures for the season please visit www.gloscricket.co.uk. You can also keep up to speed through their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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