WHEN it comes to leadership, Selkirk Cricket Club is happy to keep it in the family.
At a ceremony in the Philiphaugh clubrooms on Friday night, Michael Fenton was presented with his SCC captain’s blazer by his younger brother Greg, Selkirk’s skipper for the past five seasons.
“I’m really looking forward to it,” said Michael, who has been playing cricket at Philiphaugh since the age of 13.
“Greg and I have always been competitive, and used to play cricket in our bedroom at home. In fact during the summer months, half of Bannerfield would come and play cricket in my Mum and Dad’s garden.
“Years down the line many of these guys are still in the Selkirk set-up, players like Bob Wilkinson, Blaine Gillie and David Gardiner.”
A talented all-rounder like brother Greg, Michael is hoping Selkirk will have a successful campaign in East League Division 3.
“We’ve got a solid core of experienced players, so the aim is to try and go straight back up to Division 2.” Supporting Michael as Selkirk vice-captain will be Kenny Paterson.
Club president Roger Arnold thanked Greg for leading the team so ably over the past five years, and wished Michael all the very best in the months ahead.
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