Gloucestershire CCC: An in-depth preview of their upcoming Natwest t20 Blast 2015 campaign (Part 1)

Summary


“The only way is up” is a clichéd expression often bandied about when describing sporting teams. A disappointing eighth place in the South Division in the 2014 Natwest t20 Blast for Gloucestershire means this particular cliché will ring true for the upcoming edition.

The South Division table, Natwest t20 Blast 2014
2014 saw a real mixture of results and performances, as can be with the t20 format, but new Head Coach Richard Dawson will be looking to bring consistency to the side this year after Gloucestershire recorded five wins and seven defeats last season.

A busy opening schedule sees Gloucestershire play eight times in five weeks, opening up against Middlesex at the County Ground on 15th May. Middlesex were the sole side to finish below Gloucestershire last year, ending with just five points following 11 defeats and just two wins.


Benny Howell (PHOTO: Harry Engels,
Getty Images Sport)
I spoke to Gloucestershire all-rounder Benny Howell at the club's media day on 10th April, 2015. Here he discusses: 

  • the upcoming t20 season, 
  • the new arrivals and departures 
  • the ECB 
  • the experience of playing overseas 
  • what happens when he loses a game of FIFA 
  • and more. 

The track underneath is Duke Dumont - I Got U, which was nominated by the club for the Natwest t20 Blast Summer Anthem playlist in 2014.

(Recorded on phone so poor quality audio)




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