Glamorgan Announces Squad for County Championship Opener; Fernando Set for Debut
Glamorgan has named a 13-man squad for their opening Rothesay County Championship match against Leicestershire at Sophia Gardens, starting Friday, April 4. Sri Lankan Test cricketer Asitha Fernando is in line to make his debut,becoming the first Sri Lankan player to represent the welsh club.
Asitha Fernando Ready for glamorgan Debut
Fernando arrived in Wales earlier in the week and has already participated in two training sessions following a preseason friendly against Cardiff UCCE. He is expected to feature prominently in the match.
Glamorgan’s Squad List
The squad for the Leicestershire game is:
- Sam Northeast
- Shoaib bashir
- Eddie Byrom
- Kiran Carlson
- Chris Cooke
- Asitha Fernando
- Timm Van Der Gugten
- Andy Gorvin
- Zain Ul Hassan
- Colin Ingram
- ben Kellaway
- Ned Leonard
- Billy Root
Northeast Optimistic Ahead of Season
“We are really happy with the amount of time we have spent outside this pre-season,” said Sam Northeast. “Asitha Fernando’s arrival has obviously made it more exciting ahead of the first game, and I am looking forward to work with Richard in an official match for the first time.”
Injury Concerns for Glamorgan
Mason Crane is sidelined with a shoulder injury, and James Harris is out with a calf injury. Dan Douthwaite is currently unavailable due to a pectoral injury but is returning to bowling in training this week.
Watch Live
Glamorgan’s free live-streaming will be available on their YouTube channel – @GlamorganCricketTV.
Ticketing Data
Entry is available via the Sophia Gardens ticketing app. Sections of the Jellyfish Stand and CM.com Stand will be closed due to maintenance.
What sections of the Sophia Gardens stadium will be closed during the match against Leicestershire, and why?
Glamorgan Announces Squad for County Championship Opener; Fernando Set for Debut
Glamorgan has named a 13-man squad for thier opening Rothesay County Championship match against Leicestershire at Sophia Gardens, starting Friday, April 4. Sri Lankan Test cricketer Asitha Fernando is in line to make his debut,becoming the first Sri Lankan player to represent the welsh club.
Asitha Fernando Ready for glamorgan Debut
Fernando arrived in Wales earlier in the week and has already participated in two training sessions following a preseason kind against Cardiff UCCE. He is expected to feature prominently in the match.
Glamorgan’s Squad List
the squad for the Leicestershire game is:
- Sam Northeast
- Shoaib bashir
- Eddie Byrom
- Kiran Carlson
- Chris Cooke
- Asitha Fernando
- Timm Van Der Gugten
- Andy Gorvin
- Zain Ul hassan
- Colin Ingram
- ben kellaway
- Ned Leonard
- Billy root
Northeast Optimistic Ahead of Season
“We are realy happy with the amount of time we have spent outside this pre-season,” said Sam Northeast. “Asitha Fernando’s arrival has obviously made it more exciting ahead of the first game, and I am looking forward to work with Richard in an official match for the first time.”
Injury Concerns for Glamorgan
mason Crane is sidelined with a shoulder injury, and James Harris is out with a calf injury.Dan Douthwaite is currently unavailable due to a pectoral injury but is returning to bowling in training this week.
Watch Live
Glamorgan’s free live-streaming will be available on their YouTube channel – @GlamorganCricketTV.
Ticketing Data
Entry is available via the Sophia Gardens ticketing app. Sections of the Jellyfish Stand and CM.com Stand will be closed due to maintenance.
Glamorgan vs. Leicestershire: Q&A
Who is Asitha Fernando?
Asitha Fernando is a Sri Lankan Test cricketer set to make his debut for Glamorgan.He’s the first Sri Lankan to play for the Welsh club, adding international flair to the team.
When and where is the match?
The match begins friday, April 4th, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
How can I watch the match?
You can watch the match live and for free on glamorgan’s YouTube channel,@GlamorganCricketTV.
Are ther any injury concerns for Glamorgan?
Yes, Mason Crane (shoulder), James Harris (calf), and Dan Douthwaite (pectoral) are currently unavailable, although Douthwaite is recovering.
How do I get tickets, and are there any restrictions?
Tickets are available via the Sophia Gardens ticketing app. Note that sections of the Jellyfish Stand and CM.com Stand will be closed due to maintenance.
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