Cult cricket hero Pavel Florin joins Big Bash League heavyweights in draft nomination

• Romanian bowler waiting to hear if he has made final list
• In my head I am the best player,' says inspirational 43-year-old

Pavel Florin, the Romanian cricketer with a distinctive bowling action that saw him rise to prominence and earn cult status, has thrown his hat into the ring for this year's Big Bash League after nominating for the competition's inaugural overseas player draft.

The Transylvanian, who is a professional bodyguard by day, made headlines in 2019 when his love of the game prompted the likes of Shane Warne and Joffra Archer to send messages of support, after his unconventional style was initially mocked on social media.