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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hopps

England's best young cricketing talent at work

England's young talent: David Hopps looks nervous
The debutant tries to disguise his nerves at his first net session Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
England's young talent: David Hopps parctices his wicketkeeping
Always keep your eye on the ball Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
England's young talent: David Hopps shows Kevin Pietersen the correct grip for the off-break
Hopps shows Monty Panesar and Kevin Pietersen the correct grip for the off-break Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
England's young talent: David Hopps pouches one at slip
He's pouched that one, what a catch by the young man Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
England's young talent: David Hopps shows off his cathcing skills
The young Turk demonstrates his 'clashing cymbals' catching technique, note the look on Andrew Strauss' face Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
England's young talent: David Hopps talks to Andy Flower
Hopps reacts with admirable soicism as Andy Flower breaks the news that he has been left of the starting XI Photograph: Getty Images/Publicity
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