Formed only this year, Budapest Blinders are bound for an ECS debut, buoyed by an air of expectation.
BUB can boast a brilliant all-rounder in Steffan Gooch, holder of amazing ECS record bowling figures of 6-2 from last summer and cousin of England legend Graham Gooch, arguably the most prolific run scorer in the history of the game. Certainly handy Gooch family genes to have up your sleeve at FanCode ECS Hungary. Captain of the side, and primarily a top order bat, Gooch may also keep wicket this campaign to spread the bowling load.
Gooch will be supported though by national team players Nishantha Liyanage, Maaz Bhaiji, Ali Yalmaz, Asanka Weligamage and Sandeep Mohandas in an exciting, fresh lineup.
Regular Captain: Steffan Gooch
Regular Wicketkeeper: Maaz Bhaiji
Likely Top 4 Batting Order: Steffan Gooch, Ali Yalmaz, Ali Farasat, Asanka Weligamage
Likely Opening Bowlers: Asanka Weligamage, Sandeep Mohandas
Spin Option(s): Danyal Akbar
KEY PLAYERS
Abbas Ghani, opener caught the eye on the opening day with 47 runs and also picked up three wickets.
Ali Farasat - on fire with bat and ball in the early action.
Steffan Gooch - ECS bowling record holder who can also give it a whack with the bat.
Mahela Daub - classy batsman with a big future ahead of him.
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