Bailey Signs For Nelson by Nigel Stockley

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Player:

RT Bailey

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DateLine: 19th January 2016

 

Nelson has signed South African Ryan Bailey as professional for the 2016 season.

 

Ryan is a top order batsmen who has represented The Eagles, Knights and Warriors franchises in his native country and also has South Africa U19s and 'A' team honours to his name.

 

Bailey has 5724 first class runs at an average of 31.62 and has picked up 30 wickets with his medium pace/off spin bowling in 113 games.

 

The 33 year old has had previous spells in league cricket with East Lancashire, Carnforth in the Northern League and Tunbridge Wells in the Kent Cricket League.

 

The club would like to thank Gary Hunt from Cric-Intro in assisting with the signing of Ryan.