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Fulton speaks ahead of Championship opener

On the eve of the County Championship season, Up The Middle talked leaving family behind, key advice to young players and whether leaving the familiarity of Canterbury represents something of a punt.

02.04.26, 11:30 Updated 02.04.26, 10:33 4 Minute Read

Jon Batham

Jon Batham

Peter Fulton says leading Middlesex is a ‘necessary progression’ for him but not a gamble.

The former New Zealand test star, nicknamed ‘Two-metre Peter, due to his 6ft 6in frame, called time on six years as head coach of Canterbury last month, shortly before the province won their second Plunket Shield title. There were two Ford Trophy (white ball) successes as well during his stint at the Hagley Oval where Fulton also spent his entire career as a top-order batter.

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