"It's going to be ridiculously exciting and absolutely terrifying as well, " he exclaims.

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"I am absolutely delighted to have been given this opportunity, which is exciting and challenging in equal measure, " said Ms Yates.

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"I am absolutely thrilled that Mark is joining the team at the start of a really exciting season, " said Glamorgan cricket manager Matthew Maynard.

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