Hunts County Cricket Club have a new first XI manager – and he is keen to run the rule over prospective players.

Hunts County Cricket Club have a new first XI manager – and he is keen to run the rule over prospective players.

Rob Vitas, who skippered Ketton to the Cambs & Hunts Division One title last season, has taken on the county post.

He has organised open trials on Tuesday (March 27) at Stamford Junior School (6-7pm).

Anyone interested in taking part should email their name, club and specialist role to Robin@vitascricket.co.uk by Sunday (March 25).

Hunts have lined up an exciting fixture list for 2018 which includes a T20 tri-series against Leicestershire Academy and Essex Academy. Hunts will also play one day games against Northants and Zimbabwe Academy.

Their first outing of the summer is a friendly against Cambs on April 15.