James Bracey has quietly made his case for a place in the first Test against New ZealandMentally, he feels ready too. One of the questions posed to players when they are plucked from the county ranks is how they will cope with a new environment. But the experiences I’ve had have made me realise I’ve got the game. The 24-year-old has scored four half-centuries in five County Championship innings‘What I’ve learnt is that to be the best takes a lot of hard work. ‘It’s a natural course for a lot of people to play aggressively but I’ve always wanted to put together a good technique and valued a solid defence,’ Bracey said.

Source: The Nation April 24, 2021 22:52 UTC