By Alex Bywater

KIRAN Carlson was educated at Cardiff ’s Whitchurch High, the school which has produced Welsh sporting superstars Gareth Bale, Sam Warburton and Geraint Thomas, so he never lacked for motivation.
The Glamorgan batsman was also in the same school year as Wales rugby international Owen Lane and even captained him as the pair helped Whitchurch to a famous victory at the Principality Stadium.
Carlson is now treading his own path in professional sport. He has had a fine season to date, especially in the County Championship, and at 23 has already been rewarded with cap...