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Brian Hall and Azendae Furbert to make Cup Match debuts for St George’s

Delray Rawlins gives the ball plenty of air as he bowls in his last Colts Cup Match before making his debut for the St George's senior team in 2014. (File photograph by Mark Tatem)

St George’s have made four changes to their Cup Match team In an effort to wrestle back the Cup Match trophy from Somerset,.

Bermuda captain Delray Rawlins, whose only Cup Match appearance came in 2014 when he scored 55 not out and picked up two wickets, makes his return to the team.

St George’s have also recalled Charles Trott, picked Western Stars spin bowler Brian Hall and Bailey’s Bay opening batsman Azendae Furbert.

Hall, in particular, was difficult to ignore as one of the island’s leading wickettakers this season. The 30-year old has also contributed with the bat, posting a best score of 64 not out. He did not even have to bowl in the trial match on Saturday to secure his spot after hitting an unbeaten 38.

Recalled: Charles Trott has been called back by St George’s for Cup Match (File photograph by Lawrence Trott)

Wicketkeeper Sinclair Smith has been elevated to vice-captain, taking over the position from Rodney Trott, who has kept his place in the team.

Elevated: Wicketkeeper Sinclair Smith is now the St George’s vice-captain (File photograph by Akil Simmons)

Three changes were forced upon St George’s. who are under pressure to deliver on their home turf after suffering back-to-back ten-wicket defeats, with OJ Pitcher out through injury, George O’Brien being dropped and Jordan Burgess not available for selection as a result of overseas school commitments.

As well as replacing those players, they have also chosen to drop Jonté Smith.

The son of who St George’s coach Clay Smith is now a reserve after recently recovering from a knee injury, which has impacted his playing time this season.

St George’s team

Onias Bascome (captain)

Sinclair Smith (vice-captain)

Treadwell Gibbons Jr,

Zeko Burgess

Azendae Furbert (colt)

Rodney Trott

Charles Trott (recall)

Brian Hall (colt)

Allan Douglas Jr

Macai Simmons

Delray Rawlins

Reserves

Jonté Smith

Zeri Tomilson

Marcus Scotland Jr

Junior Reserve

Luke Horan

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Published July 31, 2023 at 7:58 am (Updated July 31, 2023 at 8:22 am)

Brian Hall and Azendae Furbert to make Cup Match debuts for St George’s

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