David Masters
Key facts
Full Name: David Daniel Masters
Born: April 22, 1978, Chatham, Kent
County: Essex
Other Teams: Kent, Leicestershire
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
Biography
The seamer began his career with Kent and enjoyed a productive debut summer in 2000. He took 6-27 against Durham at Tunbridge Wells, including a spell of 4-9, and was named the county’s joint player of the year. Masters signed for Leicestershire in 2003 - having taken seven wickets against them at Grace Road the previous summer - and also proved his worth with the bat by hitting his maiden first-class century against Sussex at Hove. Masters played an increasingly important role during his time at Grace Road, from playing just five County Chanpionship games in 2004 to topping the bowling...