Greaves relishes new task

Having played a major part in taking Glenrothes to the top flight of Scottish cricket, Chris Greaves is determined to inspire Forfarshire to become genuine Eastern Premiership title contenders.

Greaves has made the leap across the Tay to take over from Graeme Beghin as player-coach at Broughty Ferry.

He can’t wait to get into the competitive fray in today’s home-turf tussle against Aberdeenshire.

Greaves said: “There are lots of new beginnings for the club this season, with Umair Mohammed captaining the side in succession to Craig Wallace.

“In addition, we hope to benefit from the spanking new under-cover practice area and nets at Forthill.”

Arbroath will start as strong favourites to take the scalp of Falkland at Lochlands, despite being without several key players. They have also been thwarted by red tape in their attempts to give a debut to their new fast-bowling pro, Haseeb Khan.

In order to qualify to appear in the league, Khan needs a coaching certificate. However, the course he had been booked to complete was called off at short notice by the ECB

Arbroath could be without Fraser Burnett, whose partner is due to give birth at any moment. In comes Scotland Under-15s Darryl Sinclair.

Safyaan Sharif has made the interFife switch to Glenrothes, who have the toughest possible opener as they collide with champions Carlton at Gilvenbank.

Carlton will be under the captaincy of Scotland seamer Ali Evans.

STRATHMORE AND PERTHSHIRE CRICKET