CHEPSTOW’S Ben Kellaway with use his double threat on home soil when Glamorgan hunt another One Day Cup win against Nottinghamshire in Neath on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old all-rounder caused a stir on Sunday when he claimed wickets with both right and left-arm bowling, removing Conor McKerr and Matt Dunn with his spin.
Not since Charles Rowe for Kent in 1980 had a bowler taken a wicket with each arm in a county cricket fixture.
And he's done even better.
— Metro Bank One Day Cup (@onedaycup) July 28, 2024
Two wickets for Kellaway v Surrey. One bowling with his left-hand and one bowling with his right.
This is the first time he has bowled with both hands in a professional match. https://t.co/iGwiDxQ3dF pic.twitter.com/1khd4BwgsP
"It's been really surreal, the reaction from my teammates, coaching staff and whole media has surprised me a little bit,” admitted right-handed Kellaway, who scored an unbeaten half-century against Gloucestershire in the previous game.
"It was only a matter of time before the left-armers came out because I've been working on them a bit this winter.
"Originally the plan was for them to come out in the T20 Blast but the timing wasn't quite right.
"It's pretty new to me, it's only really since February that i really decided I was going to give it a go.
"I first noticed it in Covid, just messing about with my brother, but never really took it on and looked to develop it.
"It's just about trying to be as unpredictable as possible, especially in the white-ball format. Hopefully I can progress it into red-ball cricket but that will take a bit of work.
"My focus is on a few balls here and there to mix things up and confuse the batter a bit."
The promising Kellaway is named in a 16-man squad for the game against the Outlaws and Friday’s clash with Sussex Sharks at the Gnoll.
It’s a Gwent quartet in the group as Alex Horton, Ben Morris and Will Smale also head west along with fit-again batsman Sam Northeast, who is back after missing the last eight games through injury.
Glamorgan have started Group B with two successes, beating Gloucestershire in a cracker before easing to victory at the Oval.
“We are all looking forward to the next two games in Neath,” said head coach Grant Bradburn.
“It’s a venue our players know well is sure to provide a great opportunity to showcase the skills of the squad and really enjoy some local hospitality.
“We have selected a large squad for the two games which enables plenty of options to balance our team.
“We really look forward to entertaining on the field and engaging with the local crowd who hopefully will be out in force to support our Glammy team.”
Glamorgan squad: Kiran Carlson (captain), Tom Bevan, Eddie Byrom, Dan Douthwaite, Andy Gorvin, Alex Horton, Henry Hurle, Colin Ingram, Ben Kellaway, Jamie McIlroy, Ben Morris, Sam Northeast, Billy Root, Asa Tribe, Will Smale, Timm van der Gugten.
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