JOSH DE CAIRES — son of former England captain Mike Atherton — has acquired worldwide recognition for the primary time.
Middlesex all-rounder De Caires will be part of a 21-man England Lions squad for a three-week coaching camp in Abu Dhabi subsequent month.
Josh de Caires is enjoying cricket together with his mom’s maiden surnameCredit score: Getty
Mike Atherton used to play cricket with EnglandCredit score: PA:Press Affiliation
De Caires, 21, makes use of his mom’s maiden title and Atherton believes that helped cut back strain and a spotlight on the younger participant within the junior ranks.
De Caires began his profession as a top-order batsman however beneficial properties choice for the Lions primarily due to a string of spectacular shows together with his off-spin bowling.
He snared a ten-wicket haul in opposition to Essex in addition to contributing helpful runs down the order within the closing weeks of the County Championship.
De Caires is one in all seven spin choices within the squad.
ECB efficiency director Mo Bobat mentioned: “The camp will present a superb alternative for the gamers to develop their red-ball recreation and permit us to study extra about them as individuals and gamers.
“In deciding on the group, we’ve fastidiously thought of England’s brief and long-term wants in Take a look at cricket, significantly with sub-continent challenges in thoughts.”
Atherton’s spouse’s household runs a newspaper in Guyana and De Caires’ great-grandfather Frank performed three Exams for West Indies within the Thirties.
Atherton, now a Sky TV commentator and The Occasions’ cricket correspondent, has tried to let De Caires develop his recreation with little parental interference.
De Caires mentioned: “Dad is excellent at holding his house.
“I’m unsure I’ll ever outgrow the tag of being his son but it surely’s not one thing I’m too involved about.
“I’m immensely happy with my dad however I’m joyful simply getting on with my recreation.”