Teenage keeper Gibson aiming high for Yorkshire and England place in the future

Yorkshire’s history-making young wicketkeeper Barney Gibson has his sights set right at the very top as he targets a future place in the England team. The 15-year-old became the youngest first-class cricketer in county history when he was picked for Yorkshire’s game against Durham University.

Aged just 15 years and 27 days, Gibson has his future stretching right out in front of him, but already knows he wants to go right to the pinnacle of the sport. He acquitted himself well behind the stumps, conceding just five byes in 81.2 overs and taking two catches, one a fine diving effort off Oliver Hannon-Dalby.

He followed up with his first visit to the crease on Thursday, finishing one not out after being sent in at number 11 and was thrilled with his first-class outing, and says he wants to make it all the way into England colours.

Asked about which players inspired him to take up the game, he looked to Australia for his answer.

“Adam Gilchrist, ” he said. “As a wicketkeeper-batsman he is a great role model.”