Welsh-born talent key to Glamorgan's success
Glamorgan's director of cricket, Mark Wallace, has highlighted the significant impact of Welsh-born players on the team's successful start to the season. The team, led by Cardiff-born Kiran Carlson, has returned to Division One and currently sits third in the Championship standings. Wallace expressed optimism about the future of local talent, emphasizing the importance of developing Welsh players for the county.
- ▪Glamorgan is currently third in the County Championship after returning to Division One.
- ▪Kiran Carlson scored a career-best 209 runs this season, while Ben Kellaway and Tom Norton have also made notable contributions.
- ▪Glamorgan's management acknowledges past shortcomings in developing local talent but is committed to improving this aspect.
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Welsh-born talent key to Glamorgan's successImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Kiran Carlson, Ben Kellaway and Tom Norton have all come through the Glamorgan pathwayPublished2 minutes agoGlamorgan director of cricket Mark Wallace has praised the contribution of Welsh-born players to the county's encouraging start to the season - and believes more local talent is on the way.Having returned to Division One after 21 years away, the Kiran Carlson-led side are third after the first block of Championship games thanks to two wins and three draws from six matches.Cardiff-born Carlson's innings this season include a career-best 209 against Hampshire.
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