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'Unique' Dan Mousley makes quick impression as all-rounder stars in England's win over West Indies and proves his eye-catching selection was the right choice The 23-year-old all-rounder's selection against the West Indies was questioned But, Dan Mousley's unique blend of off spin worked wonders in England's win The talented England star clocked an unusual 72mph yorker against the Windies By RICHARD GIBSON Published: 17:48 EST, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 11 November 2024 e-mail View comments Dan Mousley is one of England’s more eye-catching recent selections: an all-rounder whose off spin gets people rubber- necking to check the speed gun. For Mousley believes the ability to replicate the pace of a seamer is what sets him apart from rivals. The 23-year-old took his first two international wickets in the resounding seven-wicket win over West Indies on Sunday night that opened up a 2-0 Twenty20 series lead with three to play.
Quizzed on the 72mph yorker that castled West Indies top scorer Rovman Powell at the Kensington Oval, Mousley quipped: ‘I’ve bowled quicker than that,’ alluding to a delivery of 83mph in the Hundred this summer. ‘It’s probably not traditional off spin but it’s one of those things which I’ve learnt to bring into my favour, and it’s OK to be different as a bowler,’ Mousley said. Dan Mousley is one of England’s more eye-catching recent selections for their games against the West Indies The talented England cricketer believes the ability to replicate the pace of a seamer is what sets him apart from rivals Sweenery was adept with both the bat and ball to help England take a 2-0 lead over the Windies ‘As a kid, it was always, “You need to bowl slower”, then you get to professional cricket and sometimes the pace really helps you.
It’s something I’ve always had, it’s just trying to keep it to my advantage.’ Such was his impact in an unfamiliar middle overs role that captain Jos Buttler brought Mousley back for the final over, removing Romario Shepherd to claim two for 29. Not since Michael Yardy fired in his left-armers for the T20 World Cup-winning team of 2010 has an England side featured a spinner of Mousley’s ilk.
‘You just have to be different,’ he said. ‘If you stand still in T20 cricket, you get found out. It’s trying to stay ahead of the curve, be on the balls of your feet and learn as much as you possibly can from different games.
’ Mousley received a ringing endorsement from Buttler, who said: ‘West Indies wouldn’t have seen much of him, and he’s pretty unique in the way he bowls. ‘I like his character. He always seems to want those situations.
Having been around him for a little bit now, he just seems like someone who always wants the ball in hand, or wants to be involved in the hot spots in the field. And obviously, he’s a real competitor with the bat.’ Mousley’s early progress has undoubtedly been catalysed by the presence of county room-mate Jacob Bethell in the squad.
The 23-year-old took his first two international wickets in the resounding seven-wicket win over West Indies on Sunday night Mousley has received a ringing endorsement from England captain Jos Buttler (left) Refusing to be outdone when Barbados-born Bethell hit his maiden international half-century in the second ODI, with 55, Mousley went bigger with the bat in the next game, making 57. But he played down any sense of rivalry, saying: ‘We use each other more to bounce ideas. We train together.
Try to get better together. Playing with him here is really special.’ Buttler added: ‘They’ve done brilliantly well.
Everyone’s seen the talent that Bethell has and where he can go, but a lot of the transition to this level is dealing with the occasion, the extra scrutiny, the bigger crowds, and they look very comfortable.’ Meanwhile, Jafer Chohan, the uncapped Yorkshire leg-spinner, has returned home for a break before stints with England Lions and in Australia’s Big Bash League. Jos Buttler Share or comment on this article: 'Unique' Dan Mousley makes quick impression as all-rounder stars in England's win over West Indies and proves his eye-catching selection was the right choice e-mail Add comment.
