CRICKET: Kidderminster CC start the season in the Graham Williamson Trophy with a home game against Leamington on Saturday with a 12.30pm start.

The next day they travel to Smethwick in the ECB National T20 (2pm start), while they have a bye in the first round of the League 20/20 cup.

They commence the Birmingham League Premier on Saturday, April 30 at home to Worcestershire rivals Ombersley (noon start).

Liam Weston has joined from Worcester.

The first five matches will be of the 50-over variety, straight win or lose, with the next 11 will be of the usual type with 55 overs. Kidderminster then end the season with six 50-over games.