Two cricket mad Astwood Bank girls have been selected to represent Worcestershire at the under 13 level.

Clare Boycott and Jenni Haslam (pictured right) have been training throughout the winter at indoor nets in Pershore after successfully coming through trials earlier in the winter.

The girls, who have been attending a training course run by Redditch Borough Council, will also be training at Astwood Bank Cricket Club.

Jenni said: "I have really enjoyed playing because it is a great opportunity to make new friends and is a chance to play with other girls.

"It would be even more fun to play matches so we need some more players."

Astwood Bank under 13s team have already put their names forward in the Lady Taverners' competition in May and are looking for more players.

Anyone interested should contact Tim Haslam on 893817.