Sunday, August 7th, 2022

POWELL AND NISAR BROUGHT INTO ACADEMY SQUAD FOR ECB CUP QUARTER-FINAL

Worcestershire Academy will be bidding to reach the semi-finals of the ECB Under-18 County Cup when they face Northamptonshire at Stourport on Sunday.

The Academy have made two changes to their squad after keeper Henry Cullen and spinner Olly Davidson’s promotion to the first team squad.

Cullen made his senior debut when he replaced the ill Ben Cox for Friday’s tie with Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl.

Davidson has signed a short-term professional rookie contract after Josh Baker was side-lined with a back injury.

Luke Powell will take over from Henry behind the stumps with right arm medium pacer, Gohar Nisar, also added to the squad. 

Worcestershire sealed a quarter-final spot after overcoming local rivals Warwickshire at Old Hill. Play will get underway on Sunday at 11am.

WORCESTERSHIRE ACADEMY

OLLIE WALKER

OLLY COX

ISMAEL MOHAMMED

REHAAN EDAVALATH

LUKE POWELL (W)

REEVE EVITTS

OLIVER HALION

JACK HOME

CAMERON JONES

JOE STANLEY ©

BEN CLARKE

GOHAR NISAR

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