D.K
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Australian to play for England?
Herald Sun
Interesting move. I doubt he would be in the selectors minds over in Australia for a few reasons. Little too old and possibly the strength of bowlers coming through is pretty good. All the best if he did choose that path and pursue a dream of playing international cricket. The english side could do with a hand in that department.
Herald Sun
VICTORIAN fast bowler Darren Pattinson is being touted as a possible England Test player.
After just two matches for English county Nottinghamshire, the English-born Pattinson, 29, has the locals excited at the prospect of an Australian opting to play for England.
Pattinson snared a career-best 6-30 against Lancashire at the weekend and, after a five-wicket haul on debut, leads the County Championship averages with 15 wickets at 11.06.
"To get five-for and six-for in my first two games is an excellent effort.
''I didn't know what to expect. I just wanted to pull my own weight, help the team and not get smashed too much," Pattinson said.
Pattinson was born in Grimsby, England, and moved to Australia with his family aged five.
A late bloomer, he made his first-class debut with the Bushrangers against South Australia on Australia Day last year. He has played seven matches for a return of 26 wickets 23.57.
Pattinson's younger James, 20, is also in the Bushrangers squad. Born in Australia, the all-rounder was a member of Australia's under-19 World Cup squad.
Interesting move. I doubt he would be in the selectors minds over in Australia for a few reasons. Little too old and possibly the strength of bowlers coming through is pretty good. All the best if he did choose that path and pursue a dream of playing international cricket. The english side could do with a hand in that department.