Glenrothes signal intent

Glenrothes have signalled a clear intent to be up among the title challengers.

They earned the honours against Falkland at Scroggie Park.

Bowling stalwart Kenny Crichton warned there will be more firepower to come when new recruit and skipper Safyaan Sharif has shaken off an ankle injury.

Despite his handicap, Sharif did impress with the bat as his 37 helped propel Glens to 192.

But it was wicketkeeper Jamie Penman who really caught the eye with a knock of 46.

Vasu Reddy then claimed four cheap wickets.

Only overseas pair Harsha Cooray (65) and Aaron Paul (43) offered meaningful resistance for Falkland as they slid to 171 all out.

Arbroath swept aside SMRH at Lochlands.

Elton Willemse grabbed two early wickets, then took the last one as the visitors were 102 all out.

He then completed the victory with an unbeaten 32.

He said: “Calvin Burnett was particularly effective, maintaining intensity throughout his spell.”

Forfarshire stumbled as Heriot’s proved too strong at Forthill.

Hayes van der Berg (86) and Pete Ross (78) inspired the Goldenacre men to post a target of 247. The hosts fell 26 short, However, there were positives in the shape of 71 not out by Scott Cameron.

Ryan Brown and Adrian Neill shared an eight-wicket haul for Heriot’s.