DEREK PRINGLE
Essex have enjoyed some fine overseas players over the years but in terms of worth and match-winning ability none has surely matched Simon Harmer, the latest ‘foreigner’ to play cricket for the county.
An off-spinner who hails from South Africa, Harmer began his stint at Essex as a Kolpak player. But with Brexit now underway his status will change to that of an overseas player next season. Still, he counts for this assessment from being non-England qualified.
Having a spinner fill your prized overseas spot sounds mundane given the usual preference for fast bowle...
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