Hilfy and the Statesman
The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934.
Seems this Indian newspaper (The Statesman) has taken a shine to Ben Hilfenhaus. Below is a portion from an article I found:
Australia are likely to field four fast bowlers with Nathan Bracken and Brett Lee being joined by Ashley Noffke and Ben Hilfenhaus, the swing king from Tasmania touted for big things in England next year. He has a great outswinger which he delivers at a high pace.
The bricklayer is a quiet character off the field and a volatile one on it. Noffke is a fast bowler from Queensland who also swings it at a good pace. He was in the hosts’ 2001 Ashes team but injuries hindered his progress subsequently. Batsman David Hussey, the younger brother of the Test star Michael, is expected to make his debut tomorrow. David has been in irrepressible form.
The way the Indian’s have swung the ball and the form of a couple of our fast bowlers, I hope he get’s an opportunity before England.
