Peter Moores has paid tribute to two former England U19 spinners, Liam Patterson-White and Fateh Singh, for the part they have played in Notts Outlaws’ Royal London Cup campaign thus far. 

Patterson-White’s five-wicket haul handed the home side a win against Durham, whilst Singh’s fearlessness embodies the way Moores would like his Academy graduates - of which there are seven in Notts’ squad to face Warwickshire - to play their cricket.

“Our talisman for an expressive brand has been Fateh,” Moores said. 

Singh struck 45 from 22 deliveries, and collected the wicket of Joe Cracknell against Middlesex, whilst amassing an important 26-ball 25 in a lower scoring affair against Durham. 

“Twice he has walked out under pressure and has played expansive shots. He has struck the ball wonderfully.

“On Liam, sport is not dissimilar to a lot of things in life where you put a lot of work in, and you don’t seem to move much, but suddenly you get this real jump, and that’s what we have seen from him in the last eight or nine months.

“He is learning to change his pace really well, he is getting more consistent, and he is starting to understand himself. He has always had this ability to put pressure on batters, he has a good presence when he bowls.”

Patterson-White returned to the Notts fold having been part of an England Lions squad which achieved an innings victory in a red ball clash against South Africa at Canterbury.

Moores praised the 23-year-old for his ability to transition back to the white ball game, and lauded his effervescence around the group. 

He also added recognition for players who have taken their opportunity in the first team squad, following months of work behind the scenes.

“We missed Liam when he was with England, that is credit to the quality of cricket he has produced all year in all formats. 

“He played a four day game in the heat, so to switch to a different format and perform so well is a real testament to him, and his enthusiasm to play is great. 

“He was in contact while he was away very much looking forward to the forthcoming games after getting back. He came in with a spring in his step and had a big influence on us winning the game, but a lot of lads contributed.

“One of things that hurts you as a coach is when you can’t give everybody opportunities all of the time because we can only play 11,” he continued. “Our job is to try and win games.

“It is fantastic to see these lads getting a chance, and getting their rewards when they get over the line.”

With Notts’ attention turning to a trip to Edgbaston to face Warwickshire, Moores believes the young group will relish playing at a Test ground for the second time in the competition, having also enjoyed their outgound experience at Grantham.

There is scope to benefit from past experience, too, with the Outlaws having begun their 2021 Royal London Cup campaign with victory in the West Midlands.

“As we draw near a conclusion to the group stages, we probably need to win two of our three games to qualify,” Moores said. 

Notts are currently fourth in their group, with the top three securing passage to the knock-out stages. 

“If we had lost against Durham, it would have been tough, but now we can go there rested, well-prepared and with confidence," he continued. 

“Someone like Hass, who got a hundred there last year, will go back with good memories and you have to remember that a lot of our lads haven’t played at international grounds and that adds a little bit of spice.”

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