Colne sign record breaker by Nigel Stockley

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Player:

Ali Azmat

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DateLine: 29th November 2013

 

Colne have signed Pakistan All rounder Ali Azmat as their professional for 2014.

 

Colne's Cricket Manager Gary Hunt said: "Ali is a proven performer at all levels of cricket, he has a 1st class batting average of 40 and has been a huge success in UK League cricket. In 8 seasons playing for Earby and Tonge he has racked up well in excess of 9,000 runs and holds the Ribblesdale League Batting Record for runs scored in a single season with 1,655. In addition to this he also averages over 60 wickets per season with his left arm spin.

 

"Having played for our neighbours Earby, Ali is well known to us, he is a great guy and in addition to his playing ability he is also a keen and experienced coach and we are delighted to have signed such a talented and proven player who will play a major role in our 2014 campaign."

 

Ali also has some Lancashire League experience having sub pro-ed for Nelson between 2006 and 2009.