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

Wallace also confirmed Glamorgan are hopeful they can Australian bowler Ryan Hadley’s stay has been extended Two more championship games to go.

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

“He was great,” Wallace said.

“We’ve got a few more county championship games in the middle of the season, so we’re discussing whether he can stay for a bit longer and then obviously now look at the coming season.

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

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

Wallace, however, is hopeful that Hadley will be available for the home fixtures at Sussex on June 12 and Surrey on June 19 before returning again next season.

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

“He had his wife and little kid with him. He lives in Pontcanna, Cardiff is a lovely place to live, so hopefully we can build a long-term relationship with him.”