PAUL NIXON

While Hampshire have been flying this season and many have been stating it’s their Kolpak players doing the damage, Essex are also exceeding expectations and a lot of their success is to do with how well they have recruited from overseas.
New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner has come over and done a remarkable job. He has taken 20 wickets so far in the County Championship and been a perfect foil to Jamie Porter.
Overseas stars can really help a club out if they buy into the whole club ethos. A good overseas pro is relaxed and just throws himself into everything. They’re ...