The ECB has selected four players to take part in a specialist coaching course in India early next year.Hampshire batsman James Vince and Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will be joined by spinners David Wainwright and Simon Kerrigan of Yorkshire and Lancashire respectively.
The programme is specifically designed to help batsmen develop their skills against spin bowling as well as improve spinners' techniques. However, it will also work on a range of all-round cricketing skills.
Vince said: “It should be really good. They’re mad about their cricket in India so it’ll be a great opportunity to play against some good local bowlers.
“Having played in Australia and New Zealand before it’ll be a bit of a change for me with very different conditions but hopefully that’ll make me more adaptable.
“I’m looking forward to spending some time in the gym at Hampshire up until Christmas and then getting out and playing some outdoor cricket in preparation for next season.”
The course is similar to the fast bowling programme run each winter in Australia, which has helped the likes of Steven Finn, Chris Woakes, Jade Dernbach and Maurice Chambers.
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