David Willey      

David Willey, the son of former England allrounder turned umpire Peter Willey, made his debut for Northamptonshire at the start of the 2009 season and struck a half-century on debut. Initially classed as obdurate, like his father, but with a far less unorthodox technique, he started to show the flourishing side to his game after spending a few seasons finding his feet.

A left-handed batsman and left-arm medium-pacer, his bowling really developed during the 2012 season when claimed 43 first-class wickets with his brisk swing and seam. The following summer he was central to Northamptonshire's Friends Life t20 success with a memorable all-round performance in the final; a 19-ball half-century (the fastest of the season), a direct-hit run-out from the deep and a hat-trick to finish off the match as part of a four-wicket haul. It was enough for his captain, Alex Wakely, to label him the 'Northants Botham.'

He had already been named in an England Lions squad and the chat was increasing that full international honours, especially with the white ball, would not be far away.
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