Eye on England: Craig Kieswetter

Craig Kieswetter. 28/11/1987. Somerset CCC

Another product of the Somerset Academy, 21 year-old Kieswetter has built up a reputation for being England's brightest wicket-keeping prospect. His hard hitting style with the bat has brought his name to the attention of cricket fans everywhere, and with the South African born Kieswetter qualifying for England next February excitement will continue to build. Kieswetter's form for Somerset, ever since making his first-team debut in April 2007, has been irresistible. His one-day strike rate of just over 88 has bowlers quaking in their boots, and with three big hundreds in one-day competitions, it seems he will slot perfectly into the England set-up.

Kieswetter attended Millfield School, famous for it's production line of up and coming cricketers. He was spotted by Somerset at an early age and was drafted into their academy before making his debut at the age of 19 against Glamorgan in a Friends Provident Trophy encounter, in which he smashed an unbeaten 69 at better than a run-a-ball. Kieswetter has established himself at the top of the Southern County's order, and his glove work has also received widespread praise, in particular from coach Andy Hurry, who has described him as a 'world-class prospect'. Exciting times ahead for Craig, and both Somerset and England fans. Bring on February!