DROITWICH Spa Cricket Club begin preparations for the 2017 season this week and are inviting potential new players to try out.

Indoor net sessions take place weekly from 8pm until 10pm at Royal Grammar School Worcester from Thursday.

New first-team captain Jake Young is keen to get his players well prepared for the new campaign in April.

His ranks have already been boosted by the return of Ian Cottrill from Worcester.

Outdoor practice will also be better for all juniors and seniors after improvements to the surfaces in the nets at Spa’s St Peter’s Fields ground with the help of Gaudet Luce Golf Club.

For more details about the cricket club, call chairman of cricket Martyn Davies on 07949 225665.