Glamorgan sign bowler Toole for run-in
Glamorgan sign bowler Ray Toole, the top wicket-taker in New Zealand's Plunket Shield, for their last six Championship games of 2026.
Glamorgan have announced the signing of New Zealand left-arm seam bowler Ray Toole for the final six matches of their Championship season. The 28-year-old was the leading wicket-taker in New Zealand's domestic Plunket Shield in 2025-26, claiming 35 wickets in eight matches. Toole's impressive performance came during Central Districts' final four games, where he took 24 wickets.
He is expected to make his debut for Glamorgan against Leicestershire on Thursday, August 20th, as the Welsh county attempts to bolster their current fourth position in Division One.
Glamorgan director of cricket Mark Wallace expressed enthusiasm about Toole's addition to the squad, stating that his skill set is similar to that of fellow left-arm bowler Mir Hamza, who will join the team later in the week. Wallace emphasized that having Toole available during the crucial six-week run-in will help manage workloads and strengthen the team.
To date, Glamorgan has utilized five overseas players throughout the 2026 season. The recent signings of Toole and Hamza join South African batter Colin Ingram in the squad. Due to domestic commitments, only two overseas players are permitted to feature in a Championship game. New South Wales paceman Ryan Hadley served as the overseas bowler for the first eight Championship games.
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