Fazakerley goes international with Guernsey
LEICESTERSHIRE’S Will Fazakerley has been made available to play for Guernsey in World Cricket League Five.
Even after being named in coach Ash Wright’s squad of 14 for the September tournament, the involvement of the in-form 19-year-old all-rounder was still dependent on his county commitments.
Guernsey captain Jamie Nussbaumer knows that his side are a far stronger one for having the teenager included.
He said: “Leicestershire have released Faz for both the Jersey game and then the World Cricket League campaign in South Africa, which is fantastic news.
“It is a massive boost for us because in all likelihood, he will bat at No. 4 for us and to have somebody in that position who is scoring lots of second XI county runs is great.
“And he is a wicket-taking option with the ball, which provides us with great balance and had he not been available, it would have left a big gap for us to fill. It is a big boost for us.”
Guernsey face group against Italy, Cayman Islands and Qatar in South Africa in September. Their squad includes Matt Stokes, as well as World Cricket League debutants Matt Breban, Dec Martel, and Ben Fitchet.
Vice-captain Josh Butler added: “A lot of our players are very experienced, but they’re all still very young as well. The main aim has to be promotion for us.”