MATT Parkinson will have big shoes to fill when he walks into the dressing rooms of Gordon Cricket Club in Sydney in two weeks’ time – but the club’s coach is confident that some of Mason Crane’s magic will rub off on the Lancashire leggie.

By Richard Edwards

Matt Parkinson of Lancashire celebrates after getting Keith Barker of Warwickshire out
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Crane was a revelation at Gordon last season, taking three seven wicket hauls and catching the eye of New South Wales, who whistled him up as a first overseas’ player in 32 years.
That promotion ...