Toby’s rise confirms the worth of MCCUs

By Ross Lawson
ASK anyone whether the MCCU system in English cricket is worth the time and they’ll give you one answer: Toby Roland-Jones.
The Middlesex bowler has become the latest from the county ranks to make the internationals but, in the view of squad manager Nick Davis at least, he has a lot to thank Leeds/Bradford MCCU for.
Prior to making his England debut earlier this week, Roland-Jones spent three years at Leeds University – a place where cricket was far from the first thing on his mind.
But, with an increased motivation, Leeds/Bradford developed his talent, though eve...

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