Billy Taylor released

[Weston Saint]

http://www.rosebowlplc.com/news/billy_taylor_released/

 

Hampshire Cricket has decided to release fast bowler, Billy Taylor, at the end of the 2009 season.

 

Hampshire born Taylor started his professional career with Sussex, making his first class debut in 1999. Taylor returned to Hampshire in 2004 and was rewarded for some fine performances with his county cap in 2006.

 

Hampshire Cricket Chairman, Rod Bransgrove said

 

‘On behalf of Hampshire Cricket and all our Members and spectators, I would like to thank Billy for his contribution to our Club. Billy has been a real crowd favourite and I know he will be missed by many. However, together with Giles White, we have decided that our bowling focus lies elsewhere and we have agreed with Billy that now is the right time to part ways. We all wish Billy every success in his future career and hope to see him on a regular basis visiting his many friends here at The Rose Bowl.

 

Billy Taylor commented:

 

‘I have had six fantastic years at Hampshire and would like to thank all the players and coaching staff for their support. I would really like to thank the fans, who have all been so supportive of me and I will miss them singing my name and giving me such a warm welcome on and off the field, it truly has meant so much to me. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Club and will take away some great memories. I plan to stay involved in cricket and hope to be a regular visitor to The Rose Bowl in years to come.’

 

Billy Taylor Biography:

 

Billy has played 54 first class matches overall, taking 136 wickets at an average of 33.34 with best figures of 6-32 coming playing for Hampshire against Middlesex.

In addition Billy has played 142 list A matches, taking 182 wickets at a phenomenal average of 25.81 and best figures of 5-28 also coming against Middlesex.

Billy’s 37 Twenty20 matches have brought him 30 wickets at an average of 29.43.

Billy has taken three hat-tricks in his career. Two playing for Sussex and one for Hampshire, which was the first ever first class hat-trick to be taken at The Rose Bowl

[chrisobee]

Good luck to him, always gave 100% but with several young bowlers coming through it's the right decision. Hope he can find another county.

[Leicestersaint]

That's a real shame and I hope this isn't premature - remember a certain S Udal??

 

Good luck Billy and thank you for all you have done.

[Lets B Avenue]

Dosen't want another county. He is planning an umpiring career after getting married in October.