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Village seek fresh cricket talent
12:35pm Friday 18th November 2005
Following the phenomenal success of England's cricketers in the summer and the subsequent surge in the game's popularity, Shenley Village Cricket Club are looking to capitalise and encourage more youngsters to the wicket.
The club, based at the world-renowned Shenley Cricket Centre, boast three successful senior teams in the Saracen Herts League and a colts membership of 60 nine to 15-year-olds.
At their recent AGM, club chairman Ray McLennan said: "We have a well-organised structure and specialised staff to care of and nurture the talents of young cricketers."
He emphasised that encouraging more young people to get involved would be the key to future success. "Who knows where the next Freddie' Flintoff will come from?" he added.
Indoor net practice begins in January in Hatfield. Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Jemile Al-Darraji (for youth cricket) on 07788 662882 or Ray McLennan (for the senior squad) on 07973 377824.
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