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    Tom Hartley: The England spinner who went from a garden centre to greener pastures

    by Ben Fleming Jan 30, 2024 3 minutes
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    Tom Hartley spun himself into the headlines on Test debut after the Lancastrian was the architect of a famous England win against India, becoming the first England spinner since Jim Laker in 1948 to take 7 wickets on debut.

    The 24-year-old, who had only played 20 first-class matches before his inclusion in the England squad for the tour to India, has enjoyed a rapid rise to the summit of international cricket.

    Having only made his professional debut in 2020, Hartley’s and

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