Charl Willoughby pens two year contract with Essex – Cricket News Update
South African fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Charl-Willoughby-c1231, has signed his allegiance with English County side, Essex, making a sudden shift from his previous team, Somerset; where the left armer managed to cement an imposing ground under the supreme Captaincy of former
English national side’s player, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Marcus-Trescothick-c1898.
According to reports, Willoughby has penned down a two year contract with his new County team, having served a fruitful tenure with Somerset for six long years.
The 36-year-old’s signing was also welcomed by the former English cricketer and now the head coach for Essex, Paul Grayson, who comprehended that it was lucky for his team to have caught Willoughby, as many other county’s had their eyes set on the South
African quick.
The Coach also added that his inclusion on the team will serve as a major addition to the whole squad, as well as a vital complement to the side’s attacking bowlers, David Masters and Graham Napier, and that Willoughby will also stand out as a role model
for the younger lot on the roster.
“I’m delighted with the signing of Charl. He is a very experienced bowler and someone we wanted to add to our ranks alongside David Masters and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mills-c76321 in their
development with his experience and knowledge of the game,” said Grayson.
On the other hand, in his recent interview with ‘essexcricket.org’, Willoughby revealed that he had a long and fruitful rendezvous with Grayson, and that he revealed to the coach what his future intentions are for Essex.
Willoughby further added that with his experience under the department, and with Essex having the likes of many budding stars, he will be delighted and surely guide the lot with his knowledge and skills.
“I obviously have a lot of experience in the game and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/David-Masters-c1333 with the bowling attack,” said the pacer.
Having served a minor stint with the South African national roster, Willoughby spent most of his cricketing career under the domestic circle, when he made his first-class debut in 1994.
Since then, Willoughby has served his allegiance with various outfits including, Western Province, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Essex-c783.
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