By Ben Woodall
March 30 2003

Opening bastman Phil Weston has left WCCC and moved to neighbouring county Gloucestershire on a two year deal after having the last year of his Worcestershire contract terminated. During his time at Worcestershire,Weston made a total of 9,132 runs at an average of 34.07 with 17 hundreds from 170 first-class matches.Weston didn't feature as predominantly in limited overs cricket but he did manage to play 128 matches, scoring 2,157 runs at an average of 20.94.

Weston is also experienced at international level,albeit at under-19 level where he captained the side whilst in 1991 he scored 146 in an Under 19 `Test' against the Australian Young Cricketers side captained by Damien Martyn and including Adam Gilchrist.

Speaking of the signing,Gloucestershire's director of cricket John Bracewell said "For some time we have been searching the country for a tall left-handed opener who likes to get forward. The last two years, we have witnessed Philip Weston's skills from the wrong side of the county line. We believe Philip has the skills to contribute in all forms of cricket and, at the age of 29, is in his most productive years."

Everyone at Pear Shaped would like to wish Phil all the best at Gloucestershire and thank him for his time spent at WCCC.