GRIMSBY TOWN GROUND WELCOMES ENGLAND CRICKETER OF THE YEAR

BY ANN BOULTON

Augusta Street plays host to the 2014 England Development Cricketer of the Year in the latest Grimsby Town Knock Out match on Monday, June 23.

Will Rhodes, who captained England’s U19 World Cup team, returns to his roots when he plays for Fenner against Cleethorpes.

Rhodes, who also plays for Yorkshire, won the Cricketer of the Year award at a ceremony at Lords where Ian Bell was named England Player of the Year.

A long-time fan of the Knock Out, a competition he first played in as a junior, he was keen to take his place once again in Fenner’s line-up if his Yorkshire commitments allowed.  He will be joined by brother Dominic, who is also a regular in the side.

The teams met in the same fixture last year when the brothers both fell victim to Cleethorpes’ overseas player Graeme Hume who also top scored with 74 runs.

This year, the Meggies will be introducing their latest signing from abroad, South African fast bowler Tumi Masakela.

Despite having their progress in the Yorkshire ECB Premier League curtailed by rained off games, Cleethorpes are fourth in the table.

Fenner, who play in the Premier Division of the York & District Senior League, have also suffered cancelled matches but are also currently in fourth place.

The match starts at 6.15pm and spectators are welcome.  Entry is £2 per person or free to Grimsby Town members and those who join on the night.