Indian pacer Siddharth Kaul got off to a strong start in his brief time with the Northants, taking five wickets in his first match at Wantage Road against Gloucestershire in the Vitality County Championship. The County enjoyed a mixed day at the County Ground, with Miles Hammond hitting a superb 112 to help Gloucestershire close day one on 409 after being asked to bat. The Indian seam bowler was the pick of the attack.
Head coach John Sadler was thrilled with Kaul’s performance as he made an immediate impression wearing a Northants shirt, scalping five wickets for 76 from 29 overs.
“He’s been great,” said Sadler. “He’s a bit of a character, actually and the lads have really warmed to him already. And if he keeps getting four-fers and creating chances, they’ll warm to him even more!”
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“He’s a top cricketer, he’s played international cricket for India, so we know he’s quality. So, he deserved his fifth wicket at the end there really. He toiled all day as all the bowlers did really. Proccy [Luke Procter] was outstanding. I thought he deserved a lot more than what he got,” Sadler added.
“Even Sando [Ben Sanderson] not at his best goes at two an over, that’s how good he is. And Scrim [George Scrimshaw] created chances, but was probably a little bit inconsistent,” Sadler said.
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