The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Swanny’s club by club guide
BOURNE
Competition: Lincs Premier Division. Ins: No-one. Outs: No-one.
One to watch: Captain Pete Morgan has nominated left-arm slow bowler and big six-hitting batsman Tom Dixon. Club comment: “We’re aiming for the top three,” Morgan.
Swanny’s prediction: If they can rein in their aggressive batting they should comfortably be a top three side.
CASTOR
Competition: Cambs Division Two. Ins: Dominic Ralfs, Idress Nemat. Outs: Joseph Higgins.
One to watch: Ralfs will be lethal at Port Lane if anywhere near his 1990s
form.
Club comment: “If we can get enough runs we will challenge for top spot,” captain Reece Smith.
Swanny’s prediction: Ralfs is 50 now, but could lead his new team to the top half.
MARCH TOWN
Competition: Cambs Division One. Ins: Callum Young, Shardul Brahambhatt, Saranga Rajaguru. Outs: Clinton Bricker. One to watch: Rajaguru is a top quality batsman/leg-spinner.
Club comment: “With the players we have picked up, mid-table should be a realistic target,” veteran swing bowler Chris Ringham.
Swanny’s prediction: I reckon they could surprise a few this season. Eighth.
MARKET DEEPING
Competition: Lincs Premier Division. Ins: Fachitria Perrera. Outs: Nick Green, Zac Simmonds, Ashley Fisher.
Ones to watch: “I have a lot of faith in young players Josh Smith and James
Hook,” captain Dave Sargeant. Club comment: “We’ll do things our own way and we will be competitive,” Sargeant.
Swanny’s prediction: A lot will depend on the Sri Lankan import, but I can’t see a top-half finish without Green’s class.
OUNDLE TOWN
Competition: Northants Premier Division.
Ins: Conor Craig, Sam Malton, James Kettleborough, Tim Juggins, Liam Fresen, Mohammed Qadeer. Outs: Bashrat Hussain, Hanno Kotze.
One to watch: “Kettleborough is a class act, but I’m looking forward to seeing Conor Craig play. He has lots of talent with bat and ball,” skipper Mark Hodgson.