Mark Wallace: Welsh-born talent key to Glamorgan’s early success with more to come

Wallace also confirmed Glamorgan are optimistic they can extend the stay of Australian bowler Ryan Hadley for a further two Championship games.

The 6ft 5in 27-year-old paceman was originally only signed for the opening six games of their County Championship Division One campaign.

“He’s been fantastic,” said Wallace.

“We’ve got a few more County Championship games in the middle of the season, so we’re in talks to see if he can stay around a bit longer and then obviously look to the seasons upcoming now.

“He’s been a real addition, not just with his bowling, but he showed us with his batting a couple of weeks ago he’s got that string to his bow as well.”

With a block of T20 matches starting this Friday, Glamorgan take a break from Championship cricket until next month.

Wallace, however, is hopeful Hadley will be available for the fixtures away to Sussex on 12 June and home to Surrey on 19 June before returning again in seasons to come.

“He seems to have really enjoyed his time here,” added Wallace.

“He’s had his wife and his young child with him. He’s been living in Pontcanna, Cardiff’s a pretty good place to live, so hopefully we can create a longer-term association with him.”