Worcestershire CCC signs Doug Bollinger

Worcestershire CCC has announced the signing of New South Wales State Player, Doug Bollinger, as their second overseas player for the 2007 season. He will be joining fellow State Player, Phil Jaques on the county roster.

Bollinger, aged 25, is a left arm fast bowler currently enjoying an excellent season with New South Wales. In five Pura Cup matches this season, he has taken 22 wickets at an average of 24.68.

The County’s Director of Cricket, Steve Rhodes, says “We have been looking for a left arm fast bowler to give balance to our attack who is available for the whole season. Doug fulfils all those criteria, has a strong work ethic and is currently enjoying an excellent season with New South Wales. I have personally spoken to both Phil Jaques and Glenn McGrath and they speak very highly of him. Our success last season was a result of our strong team ethic and everything I have heard about Doug leads me to believe he will fit in superbly.”

Bollinger is delighted to be coming over and says “I have heard a lot of good things about Worcestershire and am really looking forward to joining Phil Jaques and the rest of the team at New Road in April. This is a great opportunity for me to progress my career and I can assure all the Worcestershire supporters that they will get 100% effort from me.”

The player will arrive in plenty of time to acclimatise before the first game against Durham at New Road on 18th April.

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