Update on players who have participated in our Search 4 Stars Programmes.

Monty Panesar is pictured above with London County Player Development members Jamie Hoddle; Adrian Shankar; Monty Panesar; Kalim Khan; Morteza Ali and coach Dave Houghton.

Since the start of the 2009 season, Alex Hales has played regularly for Nottinghamshire 1st XI and made a century (106) against Ireland in The Friends Provident Trophy in May 2009.

Gemaal Hussain has signed a two year (2009 and 2010) professional contract with Gloucestershire. After many years of perseverance and rejection by some counties (after extended trial periods), Gemaal has been rewarded for his determination and improved performance.

Adrian Shankar has returned from a pre-season injury at Lancashire to start his new playing career after signing a two year contract in the winter of 2008/9.

David Burton (who played in our Founder’s Day at Lord’s in 2005 when Alex Hales scored 55 off one over), was selected for Middlesex 1st XI in the County Championship match against Gloucestershire at Bristol on June 18-21, 2009 after extensive trials at several Counties. David recorded excellent figures of 18.2 overs, 2 maidens, 5 wickets for 68 runs in Gloucestershire’s first innings.

Jamie Hoddle has been selected to play for Berkshire 1st XI in the Minor Counties Trophy in 2009, and has also signed for Middlesex Academy for the next 18 months from April 2009. Jamie has been part of our Player Development Programme for 14-17 year-olds, launched by Monty Panesar at Lord’s in the winter of 2008/9.


Monty Panesar is pictured above with London County Player Development members Jamie Hoddle; Adrian Shankar; Monty Panesar; Kalim Khan; Morteza Ali and coach Dave Houghton.

Monty Panesar is pictured above with London County Player Development members Jamie Hoddle; Adrian Shankar; Monty Panesar; Kalim Khan; Morteza Ali and coach Dave Houghton.

London County Ambassador Monty Panesar looks forward working with the Search 4 A Stars programme.

"Details of A Let's Talk Cricket and Life Workshop for our 13-17 year olds who are part of our Search 4 A stars programme will be announced shortly. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with these guys especially left-arm swing bowling all rounder Jamie Hoddle who, after our work in the winter, has made his debut for Berkshire First XI against Gloucestershire First XI and Middlesex in the past few days despite only just turning 17."

Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble
"You too can make it if you are prepared to have a go, and most importantly back yourself and keep backing yourself when others may doubt you."
Anil Kumble, London County International Ambassador
Devon Malcolm
Devon Malcolm
"As one of London County's International Ambassadors, I want to inspire young people to come and experience the opportunity to become a cricketer." Devon Malcolm, London County International Ambassador
   
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