Essex County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the Testing Solutions Group Player of the Month for June 2002 as Ashley Cowan.

Ashley recorded some impressive bowling figures during the month including 4-18 in the win against Northamptonshire at Ilford, scoring 22 in the same game, 5-68 in the win at Gloucestershire, also making 60 not out.

In the Benson and Hedges Semi Final Ashley chipped in with 14 not out and bowled with great economy, recording figures of 1-15 off his 8 overs, to take Essex to the Final at which, despite the defeat, he made 27 not out and returned figures of 1-37.

In the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy Quarter-Final he recorded 4-27 off 10 overs.

Ashley will be presented with his award at the NUL Floodlit Match at Chelmsford on 22nd July 2002.

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