MALVERN Cricket Club have begun preparations for the new season with outdoor training on Thursday evenings for senior cricketers at the ground, from 6.30pm until 8pm.

These sessions will continue throughout the season, beginning with fitness routines and later artificial and grass nets sessions, combined with coaching.

Any new player wishing to join the club will be welcome at these sessions, held at the ground in Regency Road.

The season starts next Sunday (April 24) with a friendly against Bushley and the league starts the following Saturday, April 30. To avoid disappointment of non-selection, please attend the Thursday sessions.

Junior coaching starts on Monday (April 18), from 6.30pm until 8pm under the guidance of a new junior organiser and a squad of qualified coaches. Players between the ages of 10 and 14 will be most welcome on the ground.