Test match tickets news: Gilchrist backs rising England star
03/06/2010
Former Australia international cricketer Adam Gilchrist has given young English bowler Steven Finn his seal of approval, after an impressive showing in the first Test against Bangladesh.
As cricket lovers with Test match tickets prepare for the second match with Bangladesh later this week, the 21-year-old pace man has been tipped by his Middlesex team mate to play a crucial role in the next Ashes series later this year.
Gilchrist claimed the Australians will be "keeping an eye" on Finn's progress, adding: "There's a lot to happen between now and the Ashes and I hope for his sake he will be fit and in the team, because if he is it will make it a bigger spectacle and a better event."
The wicketkeeper also suggested the playing conditions down under could suit Finn's game.
Earlier this week, England bowling coach Andy Flower praised the youngster's handling of the recent hype, describing him as "a man with a very level head".
Posted by Keith Prowse