Brooks took two wickets against Australia for Northants

Former Oxfordshire seam bowler Jack Brooks says he is determined to make the most of his shot at a professional career at Northants.

The 25-year-old from Tiddington had trials at Surrey before being offered a contract at the County Ground and wants to prove he can play at the top level.

"I thought my chance had gone," Brooks told BBC Oxford.

"But I got my head down, worked really hard at my fitness, had my chance and took it."

Brooks took his first two first-class wickets in an Ashes warm-up game against Australia last week and admits it was an overwhelming experience.

"It was just a really surreal feeling taking those wickets - the adrenalin rush was amazing.

"People may have seen my celebrations, running around - I didn't know what I was doing at the time. A lot of relief came through."

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