Academy Squad

Graham Beer  
Age: 13
Hometown: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Cricket Club played for: Abingdon Vale CC
Future Ambitions: To play first class and International cricket
Position: Opening left arm seam bowler/middle order bat
Other sports interested in:
(teams followed)
Tennis, golf, swimming, running and rugby (The Sharks)
Favourite GCCC player and why: I don't have a favourite; I am looking forward to meeting the team
Cricketing hero: Stuart Broad, Dale Steyn
What does being in the academy involve? 110% commitment, dedication, motivation and effort
What does being in the academy mean to you? To be in the Academy is a fantastic opportunity for me to be trained by some of the best coaches in the country. It is a huge step towards achieving my ambition of becoming a professional cricketer.
What would it mean to you to play for your country at the County Ground, Bristol? To play for England would be a dream come true. And to play the game in Bristol where I did my apprenticeship in cricket would be priceless.