Head coach Matt Maynard has named a 13-man squad for Glamorgan’s final pre-season fixture of the season.
The Welsh county face the Cardiff UCCE students in a three-day non-first-class friendly starting tomorrow at Sophia Gardens.
With David Lloyd rested ahead of the opening LV= County Championship match against Durham next week, vice-captain Kiran Carlson will lead the side against his former team.
As well as Carlson, the Glamorgan squad features three other former Cardiff UCCE graduates in Dan Douthwaite, Tom Cullen and Andy Gorvin.
With the tight turnaround between pre-season matches and six LV= County Championship matches in six weeks, several senior players have been rested for the clash with Academy players Harry Friend, Ben Kellaway and Ben Morris have been included in their place.
Friend is a top-order batsman who plays for Newport Cricket Club in the South Wales Premier Cricket League and is currently studying at Cardiff University, while Kellaway is a middle-order batsman and off-spinner for Chepstow Cricket Club and Morris is a fast bowler at Abergavenny Cricket Club.
Swansea born all-rounder Rhodri Lewis is also included in the squad. Lewis is currently on trial at Glamorgan having featured in the recent intra-squad game and has previously played for Berkshire County Cricket Club.
View from the Head Coach – Matt Maynard
“We’re very much looking forward to our final pre-season game against Cardiff UCCE who always give us a good test.
“We’ve got a heavy schedule upcoming, so we’ve rested a few players, but still picked a mixture of experience and youth in this team.
“The likes of Harry Friend, Ben Kellaway and Alex Horton have come into the squad and will learn a lot from the more established players like Callum Taylor, Dan Douthwaite, Tom Cullen and Kiran Carlson who’ll be captaining the team.
“The match gives a great opportunity for those just on the fringe of the squad to get some extra practice in and to put their names up for this round of six championship matches.
“Although it may or may not change our thinking on the Durham game and the squad for Durham, we’re very much looking forward to seeing how these lads go about it and what attitude they show against the students.
“We’re just looking forward to this last outing ahead of a very busy period for the next six weeks when the County Championship returns.”
Injury update
Top-order batter Eddie Byrom and all-rounder Ruaidrhi Smith are both out through injury. Byrom recently had an operation and will be out for up to four weeks, while Smith is managing a calf niggle but is expected to return soon.
How to watch
A test live stream will be in operation for all three days of the fixture and will be able to watch on the Glamorgan website via the match centre.
The match will also be covered on our social media channels, with updates, highlights, and reports throughout the game.
MATCH INFORMATION
Entry for the match is free of charge.
Please walk towards Gate 4 and a steward will assist you with access to the ground.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We are pleased to confirm that Covid-19 restrictions inside the venue have been lifted and we have returned to unallocated seating this season.
Please rest assured that despite the easing of restrictions, the safety of our members and supporters remains of primary importance and we continue to implement thorough cleaning procedures and good hygiene practise at the stadium.
We ask that members and supporters remain considerate and respectful whilst at the venue and remember that others may have ongoing health challenges that may affect them or their close families.
Maintain sensible distancing where possible and do not come on site if you have symptoms or if you have tested positive.
SEATING
Due to ongoing maintenance work, the Grandstand and Castell Howell Stand will be out of operation for this fixture.
Members and supporters will be able to watch the match from the SA Group Stand, Members’ Stand or Thatchers Pavilion.
CATERING
In line with previous Cardiff UCCE matches held at Sophia Gardens, The Lewis Lounge is closed for this fixture.
Kiosk 4 underneath the Thatchers Cider Pavilion will be open, where tea and coffees, snacks and sandwiches will be available.
CLUB SHOP
The Official Club shop will be open for all three days, 10-5pm.
Our brand new 2022 shirts are available in-store and also on the Masuri website: https://teamwear.nxt-sports.com/shop/glamorgan-cricket
2022 yearbooks are also available to purchase from the shop or online. More info here: https://glamorgancricket.com/news/2022-yearbooks-now-on-sale
To access the shop you will need to leave the stadium and enter via Gate 2.