OLLY Stone faces a busy summer of international cricket with England, but the Warwickshire fast bowler has not forgotten the considerable part that Norfolk played in his development.
Stone first played cricket for Vauxhall Mallards – his local club near Norwich – leading him into the Norfolk junior ranks.
It was Steve Goldsmith, the former Derbyshire all-rounder, who first identified Stone’s potential and recommended him to Northamptonshire, with whom Norfolk have close links.
Now at Warwickshire, the fast bowler has continued to make himself available for Norfolk selection whenever his coun...
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