March 2017 | Issue 28 1 The ESSEXCRICKETER Members’ Magazine

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3 Contents 5 John Faragher 7 Derek Bowden 9 Chris Silverwood 11 Tendo Talks 13 Ground Improvements 15 - 17 Season Preview 19 New Signings 21 - 22 Essex Boundary Club 24 Tom Westley 26 Harry McQueen 28 - 29 Springfield Hospital 31 Matt Quinn 33 Member’s Preview 35 Klarners Coaches 37 Essex Abroad We care. We connect. We deliver. 39 Aaron Beard www.woodlandgroup.com 41 Essex County Cricket Board News 43 Fixtures

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Another season of superb deliveries elcome to the March 2017 and staff and we catch up with new magazine. These will keep you in edition of your ‘The Essex Strength and Conditioning Coach Harry the loop of various goings on WE Cricketer’ magazine. McQueen about the winter work he has around the Club as well as including FollowingW on from the successes of implemented. feature interviews with each last year, a winter of hard work has competitions star. Alongside that we Inside this magazine there are a followed to prepare the Club both on will be continuing to improve our social www.woodlandgroup.com number of features including an MAKE and off the pitch for the challenge of media offerings with an emphasis interview with England Lions batsman Division One Cricket. on instant and live content using [email protected] Tom Westley and a season preview with platforms such as Instagram, Chairman John Faragher reflects upon Member Debbie Knight. There is also the events of 2016 but also the winter an insightful interview with sponsor Snapchat and Facebook live. This will EVERY goings on in Chelmsford, including the Springfield Hospital reflecting on ankle keep you in touch with what is going on announcement of a new ground naming injuries in sport, specifically cricket. behind the scenes, instantly. sponsor, as well as the form of various Last of all, we look forward to squad members on International In terms of publications throughout the DELIVERY duty. Chris Silverwood speaks about year the Media team will be producing welcoming you to The Cloudfm County the excitement surrounding the a Royal London One-Day Cup, NatWest Ground this season. We hope it is just COUNT whole Club both amongst the players T20 Blast and West Indies specific as memorable as the 2016 campaign. YOUR CLUB. YOUR COUNTY. YOUR PASSION. Photography credit: Nick Wood/Unshaken Photography Wood/Unshaken Nick credit: Photography

3 Contents 5 John Faragher 7 Derek Bowden 9 Chris Silverwood 11 Tendo Talks 13 Ground Improvements 15 - 17 Season Preview 19 New Signings 21 - 22 Essex Boundary Club 24 Tom Westley 26 Harry McQueen

28 - 29 Springfield Hospital The Cloudfm County Ground, Essex Boundary Club: 01245 284929 New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 OPG. Prospects of Play: 01245 254049 31 Matt Quinn Email: [email protected] Hospitality: 01245 254120 Website: www.essexcricket.org.uk Conferencing & Events: 01245 254036 33 Member’s Preview Main Switchboard: 01245 252420 Essex Cricket Foundation: 01245 254008 Fax: 01245 254030 Editor: Alastair Cliffe 35 Klarners Coaches Membership & Ticketing: 01245 254010 Contributors: Derek Bowden, John Faragher, The Cricket Store at Essex Cricket: Chris Lewis. 01245 254020 37 Essex Abroad Designed by: Essex Auto Group Graham Gooch Cricket Centre: Oyster House · Severalls Lane We care. We connect. We deliver. 39 Aaron Beard 01245 254028 Commercial: 01245 254120 Colchester · Essex CO4 9PD www.woodlandgroup.com 41 Essex County Cricket Board News Cricket Operations: 01245 254004 Photography: Essex County Cricket Board: 01245 254027 Nick Wood, Unshaken Photography, Getty Images 43 Fixtures

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Reaching the latter stages of both limited-over competitions will again be a goal for the team as doing well in both competitions is always exciting for supporters. Particularly reaching NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day is the aim as once you are there you never know what will happen! Having seen how hard the squad have been working first hand over the winter I am sure we will be ready for the challenges that await us. Maintaining our Division  s another season  The players we have managed to One status is important and I am aapproaches, the buzz  bring to the Club are all International sure Chris Silverwood and Ryan aaround Chelmsford quality players who will be huge ten Doeschate will have the squad returnsA within staff, players assets to what we are trying to prepared. and supporters alike. I believe achieve this season. Neil Wagner is a the Club is in an excellent place left-arm seamer who regularly plays Your support throughout 2016 was both on and off the pitch to for New Zealand and impressed outstanding and I hope 2017 can tackle the 2017 season head on massively for Lancashire in Division continue to bring success to all our and continue our recent success. One last year. I know Lancashire members and supporters. I look were disappointed when he get forward to seeing lots of you around Following our promotion to called up early by New Zealand. The Cloudfm County Ground. Division One a lot of work has been done to make sure the To replace Neil for the second half squad and the ground is ready of the season we have Mohammad for heightened publicity and Amir who is one of the most exciting interest. As you will have seen fast bowlers in the world. It is a real the Commercial department coup to bring him to the Club and secured a very important ground we are sure he will shine in both naming partnership with facilities NatWest T20 Blast and Specsavers management company Cloudfm County Championship cricket. To Cloudfm have signed a three-year complement them we have Simon deal and have not only committed Harmer coming in as a high-quality a significant financial investment, spin option. He has played Test but they have invested their skills cricket for South Africa but has and expertise into tidying up the also been in outstanding form this ground and improving facilities winter for his domestic team. throughout. An added bonus will of course In terms of the squad we conducted be having Alastair Cook available all our recruitment in 2016 and that for the start of the season. At the will be that in terms of new players moment, he is definitely going to coming into the Club. Our planning be around for April and May and for 2017 was already in the process after that will be up to the ECB. halfway through last season as we Our batting strength in depth were confident we would achieve looks excellent, with a combination our goal of gaining promotion to of the experience of the likes Division One. Fortunately, Chris of Varun Chopra and Ryan ten Silverwood and his team managed Doeschate mixed with the younger to achieve that and we were Tom Westley, Nick Browne and all thrilled. Dan Lawrence. Providing a Complete Scaffolding Service for commercial, industrial and domestic projects

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l ast season was definitely and will step into a similar position oone full of change and that was previously held by Napes. Eexcitement. For my first Mohammad Amir is obviously a Lseason as Head Coach I was name known to everyone around delighted with how it went, the world. There were discussions especially gaining promotion about his past and that kind of thing from Division Two when only but he has served his punishment one place was available. and everyone deserves a second chance. Ultimately, we are signing one of the most exciting young 2016 is in the past now and it is up bowlers in the world and someone to myself, Mags (Anthony McGrath) that will make a real difference to and Ryan ten Doeschate to refocus us. Going forward we want the the squad and get us prepared focus to be on his ability with the for the challenge that lies ahead. ball. He will also contribute with the A real positive was getting all our disappointing and there is definite bat as he has shown recently for recruitment for this season done room for improvement in those Pakistan. as early as possible so the players competitions for this season. As knew the plans and squad we Alongside the two fast bowlers we always we will be targeting both, would be working with. signed Simon Harmer who will give as opportunities to win silverware the team an International quality and we certainly have the tools The additions of Neil Wagner and spin option which is something available to us that give the team a Mohammad Amir as our overseas we required. Last season most great chance. players were both real coups teams that performed the best for the Club. Neil is a seasoned had excellent spin options so it was The support from the Members’ international with the ability to important this was something we and supporters throughout 2016 swing the ball both ways and take addressed. As someone who has was outstanding and myself and wickets. He did exceptionally for played Test cricket for South Africa, the squad can’t really thank you Lancashire last year in Division Simon is another excellent signing enough. I hope we can continue to One and I know they were very and a testament to the direction bring you excitement and success disappointed when he was called the Club is taking. in all formats during 2017. up for New Zealand duty early. Not only is he an excellent bowler he is The two-limited over quarter- also more than handy with the bat final exits last year were slightly

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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ESSEX After the success of 2016, Essex now find themselves Captain ten Doeschate scored over 1000 runs in the in the top division plying their trade against the Championship and was joined by Tom Westley and biggest counties in the land. With the likes of Nick Browne once again. Dan Lawrence continued Yorkshire, Lancashire and Warwickshire due to head to fulfil his potential with close to 900 runs including to The Cloudfm County Ground in 2017 there is sure a stunning hundred away at Leicestershire. to be a number of exciting encounters in the coming months. Graham Napier had his best season with the ball in an Essex shirt taking 63 Championship wickets while 2016 will live long in the memory of Essex Jamie Porter claimed 50 wickets once again. Porter supporters as Chris Silverwood completed his first will lead the attack in 2017 after the retirements of season in charge with a promotion on his CV. Ryan both Napier and David Masters. Porter will be ably ten Doeschate also stepped up to the role of County supported by overseas bowlers Neil Wagner and Championship captain impeccably making valuable Mohammad Amir and young talents like Matt Quinn. contributions with both bat and ball and leading Silverwood has a number of tools at his disposal to from the front. launch a real assent on Division One in 2017 but of course the primary goal will be staying up.

HAMPSHIRE SURREY

Hampshire will be looking to improve on a disappointing 2016 With a mixture of youth and experience, Surrey look to be building having only be saved from relegation after Durham’s punishment. a squad capable of challenging in the Championship in 2017. The With a number of exciting talents available and good recruitment Curran brothers continue to go from strength to strength and over the winter Hampshire will be a team to be reckoned with Kumar Sangakarra consistently defies his years. New recruits Mark in 2016. Stoneman and Scott Borthwick will also bolster the ranks. Key Man – Kyle Abbott Key Man – Mark Stoneman

LANCASHIRE WARWICKSHIRE

A season of transition saw a number of young prospects emerge After the off-season arrival of Ashley Giles, Warwickshire will look including the ever impressive Haseeb Hameed. Glenn Chapple has to challenge at the top end of the table after a series of mid-table now taken the reigns and will look to improve on a 7th place finish seasons. With Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell continuing to show their in 2016. worth and the emergence of Sam Hain, Warwickshire are well set for 2017. Key Man – Haseeb Hameed Key Man – Jonathan Trott

MIDDLESEX YORKSHIRE After winning the Championship on one of the most dramatic days in cricketing history, Middlesex will be looking for more of the same Having gone tantalisingly close to reclaiming their title in 2016, in 2017. With several emerging cricketers in the ranks the future Yorkshire will look to avenge the thrilling final day of the season looks bright for Middlesex. against Middlesex. With an array of young talent and experienced heads, the White Rose certainly have the squad to be in the shake Key Man – Nick Gubbins up. It all depends on how they deal with the departure of former Head Coach Jason Gillespie. SOMERSET Key Man – Tim Bresnan

After just missing out on the title in 2016 Somerset will look to go one better this year. With youngster Tom Abell taking the Club captaincy and new recruits Dean Elgar and Steve Davies strengthening the squad Somerset look well place to challenge. Key Man – Jack Leach 16

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ESSEX After a quarter-final appearance in 2016, Chris Silverwood’s men will look to go one better and reach Finals Day under the stewardship of Club Captain Ryan ten Doeschate. Fans favourite Ashar Zaidi will look to continue to provide fireworks for the Chelmsford crowd while Tom Westley will hope to replicate his form of 2016 after scoring 403 runs. Matt Quinn also impressed with a mixture of pace and variations with the ball whilst Ravi Bopara continued to show his worth with both facets of his game. Mohammad Amir adds real firepower to the attack and Finals Day on 2 September looks a distinct possibility if everyone fires.

GLAMORGAN MIDDLESEX

Glamorgan reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in the Middlesex reached the quarter-final stage after two seasons of group largely thanks to the biggest six hitter in the competition disappointment finishing bottom of the South Group. With the Colin Ingram. Unfortunately they went crashing out to Yorkshire in tools at their disposal this was expected and the return of Brendon the quarters but are clearly turning themselves into one of the best McCullum in 2017 will certainly take them a long way to repeating T20 sides. those events. Key Man: Colin Ingram Key Man: Brendon McCullum

GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOMERSET

After thrashing The Eagles in both fixtures last year Gloucestershire Even the return of World Boss Chris Gayle could not stop Somerset cruised through to the quarter-finals at the top of the South Group. finishing bottom of the pile along way adrift in the South Group. With Michael Klinger continues to be the star man and will be a threat the younger players a year wiser and the signing of experienced once again in 2017. Dean Elgar, Somerset should perform better in 2017. Key Man: Michael Klinger Key Man: Steve Davies

HAMPSHIRE SURREY

After struggling in 2016, Hampshire will look to bounce back this After just being pipped to a quarter-final berth by The Eagles in 2016, campaign. With Michael Carberry thankfully returning to full fitness Surrey wasted no time in bringing Aaron Finch back to the Club and after a battle with cancer, the south coast side have a good chance if signing young English talents Mark Stoneman and Scott Borthwick. they start the competition well. With an array of assets to work with, Surrey, as ever, will be a side to be reckoned with, particularly at the Kia Oval. Key Man: Liam Dawson Key Man: Jason Roy

KENT SPITFIRES SUSSEX SHARKS Battle of the Bridge rivals Kent are always a dangerous proposition in the NatWest T20 Blast with several explosive batsmen in their Ross Taylor returns after a successful individual 2016 campaign but ranks. Sam Billings is the latest to showcase his talents, playing the team will look to improve on a 6th place finish. The signings in competitions around the world and alongside Captain Sam of Vernon Philander, Laurie Evans and David Wiese could make a Northeast they are a worry to any team on their day. real difference while Jofra Archer will look to build on the exciting promise he showed in 2016. Key Man: Sam Billings Key Man: Ross Taylor 2017 PREVIEW 17

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ESSEX The Eagles replicated their NatWest T20 Blast performance by reaching the quarter-final stage of the competition before losing out to Warwickshire. There has been changes to the schedule again, meaning all group games will be finished by the end of May with the final at Lord’s taking place on 1 July. A trophy midseason would certainly give the squad a lift on other fronts and Chris Silverwood certainly has the squad to challenge at his disposal.

GLAMORGAN MIDDLESEX

The Welsh side missed out on reaching the knockout stages despite Limited-overs cricket sat very much on the backburner once again some heroics by South African Colin Ingram. Timm van der Gugten for Middlesex as a title assault in County Championship cricket was a real shining light in all competitions and Glamorgan will look proved the focus. Middlesex failed to reach the quarter-finals and to him again to lead the attack. they must make the most of the talent at their disposal in 2017. Key Man: Timm van der Gugten Key Man: Paul Stirling

GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOMERSET

Despite impressing considerably in NatWest T20 Blast cricket, Somerset reached the semi-final stage before losing out to eventual Gloucestershire couldn’t replicate that form in the One-Day Cup. winners Warwickshire. The Overton brothers continue to underline With an array of highly skilled specialists and the firepower of their promise when they can stay fit and Tom Abell goes from Michael Klinger Gloucestershire will look to improve in 2017. strength to strength. Alongside several experienced heads, the West Key Man: Benny Howell Country side look well placed to challenge again in 2017. Key Man: Jamie Overton

HAMPSHIRE SURREY The south-coast side just missed out on qualification by one point in 2016 with Surrey sneaking in ahead of them. Tom Alsop After reaching the Final, Surrey will be disappointed with their showed large promise which led to an England Lions call up, whilst performance as they were skittled for 136 by Warwickshire. With a experienced heads Jimmy Adams and James Vince will also look to fine balance between young and experienced players, Surrey are perform strongly again. expected to be in the shake up. Key Man: James Vince Key Man: Sam Curran

KENT SPITFIRES SUSSEX SHARKS

Kent also fell at the quarter-final stage to Yorkshire Vikings after Another disappointing season saw Sussex finish bottom of the failing to chase the 256 run target set. Daniel Bell-Drummond, Sam group in the One-Day Cup. The only positive was they secured one Northeast and Sam Billings continue to press their England claims victory in comparison to 2015’s zero and The Sharks will look to and will look to replicate impressive 2016 campaigns. vastly improve performances in this competition. Key Man: Sam Northeast Key Man: Jofra Archer Brexit. Trump. I’m worried about my investments. Don’t be. We take a medium to long term view and work best with clients who do the same.

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016 was a campaign that saw two quarter- finals reached and a Division Two title achieved. Nobody was more central to those successes 2than Vice-Captain Tom Westley who scored close to 2000 runs in all competitions and contributed with valuable wickets as well.

Westley continues to press for have not rested on their laurels, though International honours after two with much of the planning for 2017 successive tours with England being in place in the middle of 2016. Lions and if his run-scoring exploits continue in 2017 he surely can’t be far Neil Wagner, Mohammad Amir and away from joining Joe Root’s Test side. Simon Harmer have arrived giving the side more bowling options and Westley Reflecting on 2016, the 27-year-old is fully behind the work that has been said: “Last season was a great year done. for everyone at the Club. Gaining promotion was the number one goal He added: “The recruitment from and we achieved that so we were all the Club has been excellent with happy.” experienced internationals being brought into the squad. With Wheats A new challenge awaits though, and (Adam Wheater) and Chops (Varun the Club Vice-Captain was clear in his Chopra) coming back as well we are well message that the sides aims have been placed on all fronts so hopefully we can outlined and the team are refocused. mount a challenge in all competitions in 2017. He insisted: “The past is the past now and Ryan (ten Doeschate) and Spoons “Alongside that, the togetherness and (Chris Silverwood) have been very mentality of the group is exceptional. clear with us that another challenge is Tendo and myself are really keen on ahead. setting an example in how hard we work and leading in that way. “We are all excited about the challenge Fortunately we have a group that because a large amount of the squad have followed that lead and hopefully have been performing well in Division that continues in 2017.” Two but perhaps haven’t received the honours we may deserve because of Westley recently returned from that Division Two stigma. an England Lions tour to Sri Lanka impressing considerably and he is “Nick Browne, Jamie Porter, Dan a firm believer in experiencing new Lawrence and I, among others, are conditions to improve. beginning to show real consistency. Now we have a chance to show what “I have felt the benefit of going abroad we can do in the top division and during the last couple of winters. who knows where that will take us. Working with England Lions gives me Our belief is very much if Essex are the opportunity to surround myself performing well then everything else with excellent players who I can learn will take care of itself and that is the from and train with. way it will stay.” “Experiencing different conditions Head Coach Chris Silverwood, Chief also develops your game both from a Executive Derek Bowden, Chairman technical and mental aspect. Hopefully John Faragher and Chairman of the that will stand me in good stead for an Cricket Advisory Group Ronnie Irani exciting 2017 with Essex,” he finished. 25 AN INTERVIEW WITH TOM WESTLEY

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any believe that the winter after a cricket season is relaxed and the doors shut until April arrives again. This couldn’t be further from the case for players and staff, with the hard work continuing Mduring the dark months of December.

None have had to work harder than new Strength and Conditioning Coach Harry McQueen who was promoted from Assistant following Connor Browne’s departure. Getting the players prepared for the season ahead is no easy task and Harry has had to stamp his authority on the role from Day One. The Essex Cricketer caught up with Harry once he had a rare down day.

The Essex Cricketer: than ever to make sure they are and each club takes fitness and Congratulations first of all on the prepared for the season ahead. health very seriously. We also trust new role Harry, how have you each player to stay on top of their found the first few months? TEC: How have the squad been fitness and stick to a healthy diet. training over the winter? Obviously we understand they have HM: I have loved every minute to enjoy themselves but they also HM: The lads have been training of it so far. I have been fortunate have to be ready for the season exceptionally hard. We gave them a enough to be involved with the going forward. squad for the last two or three month or so off after last season to years so fortunately there was no relax and be with their families. But TEC: Finally, what are your goals real bedding in process. I know the since then those in the country have for the season ahead? players and how they work so the been in four days a week working transition has been fairly seamless. on their fitness, strength and cricket HM: From a personal point of view Now it is just a case of stamping my skills. We have also had them I want to get the players as fit and authority on the role and adjusting sprinting at Melbourne Athletics strong as possible so they are ready little things here and there. Track which has really improved their for the demands of a full season. The explosive movements and fitness. squad avoiding injury is paramount TEC: What sort of things will you to me so Chris Silverwood and the be changing? TEC: With a number of younger coaching team have a full squad players abroad do you set them to choose from. It is an exciting HM: To be honest a lot of the work programmes to follow for the year for the Club and to be honest that has been done before has been winter? I feel privileged to be part of it and excellent and helped the squad be working with this squad on a day to successful. I am keen to adjust little HM: We advise them to follow day basis. things to make each plan more a programme similar to what personal to every squad member. they would do here. Luckily the Other than that we are just looking standard of cricket they are playing to get the players fitter and stronger throughout the winter is very high 27 Tea is Served

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oot and ankle injuries are one of the most common types of sports injuries seen in cricketers. This is thought to be related to the dexterity and speed in change of direction required to play the game to a high Flevel. In this article Mr Roland Russell FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle disorders at Springfield Hospital, explains more about these types of injuries and their management.

It is clear from newspaper coverage Surgery is required for persistent HEEL PAIN that international cricketers have instability and involves a double been frequently sidelined with foot breasted repair (brostrum) or This classically affects bowlers due and ankle injuries with varying occasionally an augmented tendon to high stresses through the heel. lengths of time out of the game, repair. Syndesmotic injuries require The most common cause is planter dependent on the severity of the immediate assessment and fasciitis which is due to thickening injury. Research has shown that dependent on grade will require of the planter fascia in the sole of fast bowlers may be particularly immobilisation or surgical repair. the foot and can be effectively prone to foot and ankle injuries due treated conservatively with to the high stresses encountered ACHILLES’ TENDON physiotherapy, ultrasound therapy in the lower limb during a match. and/or heel pads. In resistant Hurrion et al (2000) established DISORDERS cases, an ultrasound guided steroid impact forces up to 2.37 times the These comprise of two main injection or shock wave therapy body weight and 5.7 times body groups of disorders; tendonitis may be successful. Other causes of weight for the back and front foot (inflammation of the tendon) and heel pain include stress fractures/ respectively during the delivery tendonopathy (degeneration of reactions of the calcaneus, planter stride for fast bowlers which the tendon). Treatment for these nerve entrapment or planter fascia supports studies that show 11% of conditions is normally initially rupture so a thorough assessment injuries in fast bowlers are related conservative with physiotherapy by a qualified clinician with a histor y, to the foot and ankle. which may be supplemented with examination and appropriate ultrasound therapy, image guided imaging is essential. Common foot and ankle injuries steroid injections and/or shock seen in cricketers:- wave therapy. Surgery may be ANKLE required in resistant cases that may IMPINGEMENT involve debridement or tendon ANKLE LIGAMENT transfer (a tendon taken from This may be at the front (anterior) INJURIES elsewhere and used to replace the or at the back (posterior) of the function of the damaged tendon). ankle. This will classically present These are one of the most common with pain on bringing the ankle foot and ankle injuries in cricketers. Achilles’ tendon rupture is widely up (dorsiflexion) or ankle down Often caused by twisting the treated with serial casting under (planter flexion) for anterior and ankle, patients will present with close supervision. posterior impingement of the ankle ankle pain and swelling. The most respectively. common is the lateral (outer) Surgery is recommended if there ligament tear, although the deltoid is a significant gap in the tendon Surgery may be required and (inner) ligament and sometimes edges on ultrasound scan and involve arthroscopic removal of a the syndesmotic ligaments (the so this is normally a direct tendon boney spur for impingement at the called high ankle sprain) may be repair. In delayed presentations a front or removal of extra bone at damaged. Most ligament injuries of V-Y plasty or tendon transfer may the back of the ankle (often called the ankle are treated conservatively. be required. os trigonum syndrome). 29 SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL FOOT AND ANKLE INJURIES IN CRICKET

PERONEAL AND MORTONS NEUROMA TIBIALIS POSTERIOR A common cause of forefoot TENDON DISORDERS pain in cricketers is due to a thickening of one of the digital Tibialis posterior tendon disorders nerves which classically develops present with pain and swelling between the second and third affecting the inner aspect of the toe and presents with pain and ankle with flattening of the arch numbness or tingling. Treatment of the foot whilst peroneal tendon involves an ultrasound guided disorders present with pain and steroid injection or surgical swelling on the outer aspect of the removal of the neuroma. ankle and may be associated with a dislocating or snapping tendon. As a result of recent advances Disorders that require surgery in the understanding of foot include tendon splits, rupture or and ankle injuries, many of dislocation. these conditions can now be successfully managed when STRESS REACTIONS AND correctly diagnosed and treated appropriately. But, a thorough STRESS FRACTURES initial assessment by a qualified Commonly the calcaneus and clinician is essential for cricketers metatarsals are affected. Early that present with these injuries in diagnosis is important in order to order to ensure that the correct avoid displacement of the fractures treatment can be offered at an and subsequent corrective surgery early stage.

Mr Russell is pleased to offer treatment for all foot and ankle injuries, cricket related or not, at Springfield Hospital, where he works alongside physiotherapists, radiologists and clinical nurses to provide a dedicated treatment for patients.

For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Springfield Hospital (Chelmsford) on 01245 234040 or visit the website at www.springfieldhospital.co.uk Foot and ankle clinics are also available at Oaks Hospital (Colchester) on 01206 753245 or www.oakshospital.co.uk PR188 Prettys Cricket Advert v4.pdf 1 26/02/2016 12:07

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he English summer schedule is often described as Trigorous and intense, more so for overseas players who have been used to their own, sparse schedule.

Kiwi Matt Quinn joined the Club Although disappointed, Quinn was mentally to return to Chelmsford in March of last year and arrived thrilled the squad managed to and really hit the ground running in Chelmsford as somewhat of an get over the line, and added: “It is with my rehabilitation and pre- unknown product. always frustrating to be out injured season work,” he continued. but I was delighted for the lads Four months later, and a regular in all when they gained promotion. I more Now given the go-ahead to start competitions, Quinn’s debut season than played my part as well, taking bowling, the Auckland-born man will showed signs of a memorable one, wickets along the way, and now head to Dubai looking to hone his before he began to be affected by comes the exciting opportunity of skills for the 2017 campaign. injury. playing Division One cricket.” He said: “This is always an exciting Quinn was shocked by the intensity A return to running coincided with time of the year. Heading to Dubai and said: “I was made aware of the a trip to India and journey home to is a great chance for us all to get IAN M FORDER & ASSOCIATES domestic schedule here in England New Zealand which left the opening- away together ahead of the season but I don’t think you can fully prepare bowler feeling mentally refreshed and bond but also gives us the Accounting & Taxation Advisers yourself until you experience it. for the pre-season that awaited in opportunity to get out in the dirt and Chelmsford. put into practice what we have been “The calendar back home is more working on.” elongated with fewer games played “To be honest it was good to get +44 1245 218 271 which in turn gives your body some away and get some sun which As Division One cricket approaches, [email protected] recovery time. I think if I am honest at freshened up my body as well. I was the anticipation around the Club points last season I could have done given the green light to start running builds, but for Quinn, the first aim is www.ianmforder.co.uk with a rest but when you are playing just as I went away so I did a lot of to get back firing like in 2016. well you don’t think about it and are running on the beach and in the hills focussed for the games ahead.” to begin to get myself prepared and “I have learnt a lot about myself after fit for the season. my first season in English cricket but The 24-year-old was then ruled out also the need to manage your body of the season with a back problem “Heading home also helped as across the course of the season. I which saw him miss the Division I managed to catch up with my am hoping to be fit and ready for Two title run-in and two limited-over family and just chill out for a couple what should be an exciting 2017 for assaults. of weeks. It left me in a great place everyone at the Club,” he concluded. OUT NOW! 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Garden – a walled garden adjacent to the Cathedral. PriceEntertainers, includes twinkly entertainment and High Tea. Sunday 16th October – Routes A & B Tuesday 29th November – Routes A & B we’d top the table as Champions. Lunch and River Cruise Included. lights and plenty of Christmas cheer will add to the festive atmosphere. Saturday 12th November – Routes A & B • Group travel • Nick Browne was the 4th to make Wednesday 30th November – Route A a thousand, hitting 1046 runs with Wednesday 7th December – Route B NEW £60.00 All tickets an average of 47.55, reaching a • Day trips£27.00 Adult •£20.00 Child personal best of 255 early in the £23.00 Adult £15.00 Child Join the celebrations in London, where you will be escorted throughout the Enjoy browsing the high quality produce on offer in up to 60 traditional day to watch the procession through the streets, followed by a two course season. Spend the day Christmas shopping in the fabulous City, with its £57.00 All tickets wooden chalets outside the magnificent 11th century Cathedral and Vintry lunch with coffee, then a river cruise on the Thames to watch the fireworks. huge outdoor market in the square, its shopping arcades and Garden – a walled garden adjacent to the Cathedral. Entertainers, twinkly Enjoy the largest Christmas Show in the country, an extravaganza of The Championship wasn’t won on independent shops. Or why not visit theLunch Cathedral and orRiver Castle. Cruise Included. • Privatelights andhire plenty of Christmas • cheer will add to the festive atmosphere. Saturday 12th November – Routesnon-stop A & B singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. runs alone of course, wickets had Saturday 19th November – Route B Wednesday 30th November – Route A Saturday 3rd December – Route B Saturday 3rd December – Route A Wednesday 7th December – Route B to be taken, we had the delight of Tuesday 6th December – Route A two men who would retire at the • UK Thursdayand 8th December continental – Route B trips • end of the season doing what they Wednesday 14th December – Route A £23.00 Adult £15.00 Child do best, Graham Napier took 63 Spend the day Christmas shopping in the fabulous City, with its £57.00 All tickets wickets at 23.17 and David Masters huge outdoor market in the square, its shopping arcades and Enjoy the largest Christmas Show in the country, an extravaganza of 40 at 20.60 they were joined by independent shops. Or why not visit the Cathedral or Castle. non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. Saturday 19th November – Route B Jamie Porter who took 55 wickets at Saturday 3rd December – Route B Saturday 3rd December – Route A a slightly more expensive 29.33 and Tuesday 6th December – Route A Thursday 8th December – Route B Ravi Bopara who amassed 42 Wednesday 14th December – Route A wickets at 26.43. All those performances and averages add up to a table topping year for Essex and so we look ahead to Division One. 2017 will see us head to more than a few international Call 01206 654321 grounds in Lords, Aegeas Bowl, or go to www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk

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ssex Cricket is built on honest, longstanding relationships such as the Eone with Trevor Klarner and his coach company Klarners Coaches. Klarners are based in Colchester TK: It always makes the job easier following so from our point of view and were established in 2010 that’s for sure! Fortunately the it was somewhat of a no brainer. starting with only one coach and team performed well across all The relationship with the Club has now extending to seven coaches. formats last year and the climax allowed us to spread our brand of the season was clearly winning across the Country and enabled an Trevor and his company are the promotion back to Division One. expansion for our business. official partner to Essex County Cricket Club and drove the team to Being around the team over those TEC: What are your hopes and their fixtures during last season’s final weeks was thrilling and it was aspirations from a personal level Division Two title win. obviously an interesting coach and for the Club during 2017? journey back from Canterbury! The Essex Cricketer caught up with TK: On a business front it is Trevor ahead of another exciting TEC: Can you give us an insight into to continue our blossoming season for the Club. the antics that went on? relationship with Essex Cricket and maintain our continued growth. For TEC: Your relationship with the TK: (laughs) I am not sure I am the players and the Club I hope they Club has been long-lasting, how at liberty to say to be honest but will take the Division One challenge much of a privilege is it to drive let’s just say the players enjoyed head on and maintain their status the squad and coaching staff to all themselves! I think a lot of them during 2017. With regards to the away games? were quite exhausted from the season and the overwhelming limited-overs competitions it is TK: It is honestly an absolute feeling was one of relief. always exciting when you reach pleasure. As a cricket fan being the latter stages so again that is around the team and involved at TEC: What is it about Essex County the hope I would imagine. The away matches is brilliant but also Cricket Club that encouraged you players being successful makes my having a personal relationship with to get involved? job easier! them is an added bonus. TK: As an Essex based business we TEC: Last year was obviously a always look to support the regional very successful one for the Club, sports teams if we can. Essex Cricket how exciting was it being around a are arguably the premier sporting winning team? Club in the County with a large 36

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Club Captain Ryan ten Doeschate spent Vice-Captain Westley returned from Bopara enjoyed spells abroad in both time abroad over the winter playing in two impressive tours with England the BPL and PSL for Dhaka Dynamites the Bangladesh Premier League for Lions to Dubai and Sri Lanka further and Karachi Kings respectively. The Chittagong Vikings before a brief period strengthening his claims for an England all-rounder won the BPL with Dhaka playing in the Hong Kong T20 Blitz. Test debut. Tom impressed the selectors and contributed with both bat and ball Tendo has now linked back up with the considerably with his mentality and skill throughout both tournaments. squad in Dubai as Essex continue their in sub-continent conditions and a good preparations for the 2017 season. start to the season will surely put him in the England reckoning.

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The 19-year-old returned to For Beard, further first-class Chelmsford at the end of February appearances and future England just in time for a trip to Dubai with recognition must be the ideal 2017. the first-team squad. “Being realistic I have only played Beard joked: “I don’t like being away three first-class games and I’m still from the sun too much! I have been very early on in my career. But that fortunate to miss most of the cold doesn’t mean I’m not going to work weather over the winter and we are as hard as possible to make sure I off to Dubai next week as well which am in the squad and playing games. Ryan ten Doeschate, Essex CCC, Club Captain we are all looking forward to. “Spoons showed faith in me during “Dubai is a really good chance to 2016 and now it is time to show him

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