Canterbury Cricket Club are relishing their Kent League Premier Division return this weekend. The Polo Farm side, 2023 Championship winners, will start their competitive action at Tunbridge Wells on Saturday. “It’s good to be back up in there again,” said captain Jarryd Taig. “It’s been five years.
Last year was the culmination of a lot of hard work. “Now, we’re looking forward to the new challenge.” Ironically, seven days after facing Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury’s first home game will be a derby against St Lawrence & Highland Court.
The Shrimps impressed on their Kent League Premier Division return, as veteran former Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens helped inspire them to a fourth-placed finish last year.
Their performances are something Canterbury are hoping to take inspiration from. Taig, aiming to be fit for that game as he recovers from a back/hip injury he sustained in Australia over the winter, said: “They have done well with their recruiting over the last few years. “They have got Stevo and (Kent player) Jack Leaning plays when he can.