EP08 | Nurturing Cornish cricketing talent with Chris Hunkin, ex-Somerset and Cornwall CCC cricketer, and Cornwall Cricket Board's Performance Manager

Update: 2021-08-13

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Taylor Williams talks with Chris Hunkin, Cornwall Cricket Board's Performance Manager. Chris discusses his time as a player, from representing Somerset to starring in Cornwall's 2012 championship victory, as well as his current role — increasing player participation in Cornwall and nurturing the next wave of Cornish cricketing talent. Chris talks about his career as a young professional at Somerset and how that experience influences how he approaches his job. He also reveals the best players he's played with and against, and the best things about playing cricket in and for Cornwall.

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EP08 | Nurturing Cornish cricketing talent with Chris Hunkin, ex-Somerset and Cornwall CCC cricketer, and Cornwall Cricket Board's Performance Manager

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EP08 | Nurturing Cornish cricketing talent with Chris Hunkin, ex-Somerset and Cornwall CCC cricketer, and Cornwall Cricket Board's Performance Manager

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EP08 | Nurturing Cornish cricketing talent with Chris Hunkin, ex-Somerset and Cornwall CCC cricketer, and Cornwall Cricket Board's Performance Manager