In part two of our discussion, professional umpire Brian Caine and I delve deeper into the development of playing pathways in US cricket, leading us to this week's Young Gun. Mathew Tromp is a South African-born cricketer who plays minor-league cricket for the Houston Hurricanes.

A tall, athletic right-arm seamer, he has made a strong impression in his first season and has also applied his skills in other leagues, including the Pakistan Junior League.