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Akhter Eyes County Division One Glory with Essex
2 Jan
Summary
- Zaman Akhter joins Essex after three seasons with Gloucestershire.
- He aims to learn from experienced bowlers at Essex.
- Akhter is excited by the challenge of Division One cricket.
Zaman Akhter, a 26-year-old pace bowler, has expressed his enthusiasm for joining Essex following a winter transfer. This move sees him step up to Division One cricket after three successful seasons with Gloucestershire, where he took 94 wickets across all formats. Akhter had a previous trial with Essex in 2022.
Akhter anticipates that playing alongside and learning from Essex's experienced bowling unit will be a significant advantage. He specifically mentioned the valuable insights gained from observing their methods at Chelmsford and other Test grounds.
The bowler is motivated by the challenge of competing at the highest level of county cricket. He believes that playing under the guidance of coach Chris Silverwood, a seasoned figure in cricket, will further enhance his development within the strong Essex team.
