'˜Big Billy' brought in to help Yorkshire land elusive T20 silverware
THEY call him 'Big Billy' '“ and for obvious reasons.
At 204 cms, or 6ft 7ins in old money, Billy Stanlake, whom Yorkshire will today announce as their second overseas player for the Vitality Blast, is the tallest man to have played for Australia.
Stanlake, 23, has joined New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on the Yorkshire staff for the 20-over tournament starting in July.
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Hide AdHe will be available for at least 12 of the club’s 14 group games – there is a possibility that he could miss the first two if chosen for an Australia tour to Zimbabwe – before returning home for the Australian pre-season.