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Steven Mullaney
Whether intended as a tactical cricket line
about the importance of a batsman who
can bowl, or something far more profound
and meaningful, it’s a fascinating
comment.
A resident of Leigh in Greater Manchester
from birth, Steven Mullaney retains many
a hallmark of his northern roots.
Rugby league, a north west-acquired
taste if ever there was one, provides the
29-year-old with his non-cricket sporting
love.
He also supports Manchester City and
retains his close childhood friendship with
former Red Rose teammate Karl Brown,
for whom he was recently best man.
In character, Mullaney remains every bit
the stereotypically chirpy Lancastrian. His
northern accent; probably stronger than
when he arrived.
But, when it comes to cricket, this
Lancastrian’s loyalties are firmly in the
camp of Nottinghamshire.
Versatile, resourceful and competitive;
naturally aggressive yet shrouded with
humility, he’s become an embodiment
of all that’s good about Mick Newell’s
Nottinghamshire when they’re on a roll.
He’s been aTrent Bridgian now since
2010. It’s reached a point where seeing
him in another county’s shirt seems
borderline unthinkable.
On the field, he’s a go-to man with
bat and ball - often propelled into
positions of greater responsibility when
Nottinghamshire’s England contingent are
absent with the national team.
Off it, he’s a banker for a balanced yet
positive comment about the game, the
most enthusiastic of the post-match
“It sounds a bit
cheesy, but I owe
Mick Newell my
whole career
because he took
a punt on me.”