Tom Parsons

Name: Tom “Teeps” Parsons

Role: RHB, RFM

Born: 02/05/1987 Melbourne, Australia

First-class debut: Worcestershire v Loughborough UCCE at Worcester, Apr 25-27, 2007

Nickname: Teeps, Jonny Teepson

Education: Maidstone Grammar School 1998-2005

Degree course: Geography and Sport

Cricketers admired: Glenn McGrath, Ian Bell, Matthew Hoggard.

Biggest influence: Old man!

UCCE Cricketers to look out for: Johan Malcolm, Arun Harinath

Other sports followed: Rugby, football, hockey, squash, golf

Cricket moment to forget: Breaking fingers dropping a chance in the slips, being hit on the head breaking cheekbone and nose when not wearing a helmet!

Extras: Most improved player for Loughborough UCCE in 2007, played for Kent 1st team during the 2007 season.

Opinions on cricket: Top drawer, but too much of a batters' game at times.

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