World Cup heartbreak will drive me on to be successful

JACK PLOM
Essex fast bowler

The spotlight has recently been on England’s bowling attack after Australia reclaimed the Ashes with ease last month.
One young quick looking to make a senior breakthrough in the forthcoming season is Essex teenager Jack Plom.
He first picked up a ball aged four and progressed through the youth ranks until he was handed his debut in men’s cricket at 14. From that moment, the 18-year-old Corringham paceman has never looked back.
Despite the stark contrast in their playing specialities, the fast ...