Lymington have earmarked 24-year old New Zealander James Hartshorn, from the Wellington Firebrands, as their overseas player for the upcoming ECB Southern Premier Division season.
It will be the seam bowler’s maiden visit to the UK, Hartshorn having recently graduated from Otago University with a Law degree.
Hartshorn has been playing for a New Zealand XI against the Netherlands in ODIs in Napier this week, having made his Plunket Shield debut for Wellington at the Basin Reserve last November. He has played regular Provincial A National Championship cricket this past winter.
A skillful seamer, James was a regular for the Wellington U17 & U19 squads between 2015-17 before progressing to the Wellington A squad as a 20-year old in early 2018. His continued excellent form with the ball and consistent performances for the Firebirds A side, combined with his ability to lead, learn and progress saw James rewarded with his first professional contract, a two-year Rookie deal in 2021.
In his first full season of professional cricket, James represented Wellington in both red and white ball cricket. Whilst not on duty for the senior side, James has assumed the Wellington A captain’s role, showing once again how highly thought of he is as a leader amongst men.
Hartshorn hopes to arrive in England to play in Lymington’s pre-season warm-up match at New Milton on April 23 and certainly the ECB Southern Premier League opener at Bashley (Rydal) on May 7.
It will be the seam bowler’s maiden visit to the UK, Hartshorn having recently graduated from Otago University with a Law degree.
Hartshorn has been playing for a New Zealand XI against the Netherlands in ODIs in Napier this week, having made his Plunket Shield debut for Wellington at the Basin Reserve last November. He has played regular Provincial A National Championship cricket this past winter.
A skillful seamer, James was a regular for the Wellington U17 & U19 squads between 2015-17 before progressing to the Wellington A squad as a 20-year old in early 2018. His continued excellent form with the ball and consistent performances for the Firebirds A side, combined with his ability to lead, learn and progress saw James rewarded with his first professional contract, a two-year Rookie deal in 2021.
In his first full season of professional cricket, James represented Wellington in both red and white ball cricket. Whilst not on duty for the senior side, James has assumed the Wellington A captain’s role, showing once again how highly thought of he is as a leader amongst men.
Hartshorn hopes to arrive in England to play in Lymington’s pre-season warm-up match at New Milton on April 23 and certainly the ECB Southern Premier League opener at Bashley (Rydal) on May 7.