Stuart Hole's rapid progression from village to county cricketer continued when he made his first team debut for Warwickshire.
And the 22-year-old Oxford paceman made an instant impact, taking a wicket with only his second ball during Warwickshire's Pro40 Division 1 victory over Essex.
Hole had Essex captain Mark Pettini caught by Adam Shantry for the first wicket of the innings.
He finished with figures of 3-0-16-1, which gave him Warwickshire's second best economy rate, and he is hopeful of more opportunities.
Hole said: "It was exciting to make my debut and good fun. I enjoyed every minute of it.
"I bowled a wide first ball and then got Pettini out with my second.
"It wasn't the best of balls, but it was a great feeling."
Hole has progressed from OCA league side Freeland in 2004 to Warwickshire 2nd in 2006 and his next target is a first class debut.
He only learned he was playing against Essex on the morning of the match.
Hole said: "I was down in Sussex for the championship game at Hove. I was in the 13, but didn't make the final XI, which was a bit unfortunate.
"One of the bowlers got injured in that match and I got told on Sunday morning that I was going to play."
When not on Warwickshire duty, Hole has played a big role in Oxford's rise to second spot in the Sommers Home Counties Premier League Division 1 table.
He is now looking to get a further deal at Edgbaston.
"I think there may be a few more opportunities," said Hole.
"I'll just have to keep going and see how it goes.
"The feedback has been good.
"I'm going to have a chat in a couple of weeks' time and see what happens.
"Hopefully, I will get something sorted."
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