Mason Crane: Steve Harmison calls for Hampshire spinner call-up

Former England bowler Steve Harmison has tipped Hampshire leg-spinner Mason Crane to be picked for England's series away to Pakistan this winter.
The 18-year-old, already capped by England U19s, has taken 10 wickets in two first-class matches this summer.
"I think England have got to give serious consideration to taking Mason Crane to the UAE (United Arab Emirates) as third spinner," said Harmison.
"I've seen a lot of him in Twenty20 cricket and he's a really good player."
Crane, in his debut season for Hampshire, took 5-35 against Warwickshire in the County Championship last week. He has taken 10 wickets in six One-Day Cup matches and returned figures of 3-97 across his three T20 appearances.
Former England spinner Phil Tufnell also believes there could be several new faces on the United Arab Emirates tour.
"They are completely different conditions in the UAE and they will have to adapt," he told BBC Radio 5 live.
"You feel that the top order is slightly fragile and they'll be looking for one or two players to come in, or at least knock on the door.
"I'm looking forward to seeing (England one-day spinner) Adil Rashid get a Test match in the UAE. I don't think Moeen (Ali) bowled very well this summer and it's going to be interesting to see if he's up to the task."

I have seen him bowl a few times for Hampshire now and I have been impressed. He gets considerable spin, batsman have a real hard time picking up his googly, and perhaps most impressively for someone so young, he has good control. With that being said, he is still very young and batters haven't had a chance to get film on him yet. Before everyone gets too carried away, he will need to show he can be consistent, especially in first-class cricket.

I'd still pick Rashid ahead of Crane, and can't see England playing two leg-spinners in a match, not even in the UAE.

For those that have yet to see Crane in action, you can view a few videos below.

Warne would have been proud of the turn he gets on the delivery to dismiss Borthwick in the first video.

Three more videos, including his record-breaking five-wicket haul against Warwickshire.

Crane didn't fare quite as well today against Lancashire in the Royal London Cup as he went wicketless in his 10 overs while also conceding 65 runs, though in his defense, it was a great wicket to bat on with every bowler taking more than their fare share of licks. In the end, Hampshire lost to Lancashire by 29 runs.