Graham Hume ready to seize chance after Ireland Wolves call-up

The tour is scheduled to run until March 19, with the Wolves playin a multi-format eight-match series against Bangladesh A.

Hume was born in South Africa where he played first-class cricket for Gauteng. A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he was part of South Africa’s squad for the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand in 2010 and was his team’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets.

After four years playing at Coleraine as their overseas professional, Hume - who qualifies to play for Ireland in 2022 - announced late last year that he was moving to become Director of Cricket at Waringstown.

Speaking from home, the 30-year reflected on the moment he received the call from Chair of Selectors, Andrew White.

“It was a very exciting moment as I didn’t really expect to be going. It probably took a while to sink in,” he said.

“Also, knowing that I will be in the privileged position to travel at these strange times is something that I recognise.

“I feel my 2020 season went pretty well, even though it was such a shortened season. Mainly being T20 cricket was strange, as it was hard to find your rhythm, but I was lucky to start well and things sort of grew from there.

“I have spent most of my winter training and working on my fitness. Training indoors during the winter is something I’m not completely used to yet, but it’s about making the most of it and trying to make yourself a better cricketer,” Hume added.

“I was lucky enough to tour Bangladesh in 2011, so I have a fair idea of what to expect. I remember the wickets being quite slow and good for batting.”

Hume played a four-day match for Cricket Ireland Academy versus Gloucestershire 2nd XI in 2019, scoring 47 and 10* with the bat, and taking 3-45 with the ball.

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