Young ace Robbie Clarke to captain Oswestry Cricket Club
All-rounder Robbie Clarke will become one of the youngest players to captain Oswestry Cricket Club's first team when he takes the helm next season.
The 22-year-old all-rounder, currently at university in Swansea, was elected at the club's annual meeting and will lead a team looking to regain their place in Birmingham League division one next season.
Clarke will replace Jonathan Miles, who has left the area through work, while former skipper Mark Robinson will be vice-captain.
"Robbie is a player with plenty of Minor Counties experience with Shropshire, and he is very enthusiastic about taking on the captaincy," said Oswestry chairman Mike Robinson.
"I'm sure he'll do a great job, and he'll always have Mark there if he needs any advice."
Clarke is the brother of Worcestershire and England Lions ace Joe, and two other siblings – Ollie and Xavier – will also feature in the club's first team next season.
Xavier will be flying out to Sri Lanka with the England Schools under-16 squad in the new year.
Oswestry's second string will be led next year by Jonny Davies, and his vice-captain is Luke Jones.
The third team skipper is yet to be decided, while Allan Morris will continue to lead the fourths. Keith Sadler is vice-captain.
Long-serving treasurer Andrew Leggatt stood down at the meeting, and was made a life-member of the club. Phil Inch was elected as his successor. The rest of the executive committee was re-elected en bloc.
