Tavare heading to Sri-Lanka this winter
12 November 2014
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Will Tavare will play in Sri Lanka this winter after impressing the England Performance Programme. (EPP)
Tavare will be joined by Scott Borthwick (Durham), Ben Foakes (Surrey), and Tom Westley (Essex) to play in Sri Lanka Cricket's major domestic competitions – the First Class Premier Trophy and List A Premier Limited Overs Tournament – this winter.
The young county quartet have each been identified by England Performance Programme (EPP) Lead Batting and Spin Bowling Coaches, Graham Thorpe and Peter Such, as cricketers who would benefit from a winter of training and playing in subcontinental conditions.
Wicket-keeper / batsman Foakes (21) and top-order batsman Tavare (24) will fly out to Sri Lanka on November 23, and will join up with Colts Cricket Club and Tamil Union Cricket & Athletic Club respectively. They will play in both the List A one-day tournament before Christmas and the three-day First Class competition in the New Year.
Former England and Glamorgan spinner Robert Croft will work alongside the duo.
Such, said: “I’m delighted that we are able to give these four young players the opportunity to play competitive first-class and one-day cricket in Sri Lanka this winter.
“They all really impressed us with their performances in county cricket over the summer and are all high potential players who we are keen to see develop.
“This winter in Sri Lanka will provide them with crucial exposure to playing in challenging subcontinental conditions and within a totally different culture and environment.
