Christian Purchase :: Academy :: Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

Academy Squad

Christian Purchase
Age:	17
Hometown:	Truro
Cricket Club played for:	Truro CC
Future Ambitions:	To play all forms of cricket for England and to break records for Gloucestershire.
Position:	Higher order batsman and offspin bowler
Other sports interested in: (teams followed)	Football - Chelsea
Favourite GCCC player and why:	Alex Gidman - Because of his cool and calm attitude and his strong leadership skills.
Cricketing hero:	Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne
What does being in the academy involve?	Being on the Academy involves a lot of commitment, fitness and organisation. It is all worth it for the final results.
What does being in the academy mean to you?	Being on the Academy means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of becoming a good role model and hopefully a world class cricketer.
What would it mean to you to play for your country at the County Ground, Bristol?	Playing for England at the County Ground would be the best way of thanking all of the coaches that have taught me in the past and put their time and effort to help me.