Terryn Fray has been officially named as Somerset’s new Cup Match captain.

Fray, who has been vice-captain to Jordan DeSilva, steps up to the main job for the first time at this year’s Annual Classic, which takes place on August 1 and 2 in Somerset.

Richard Scott, president of Somerset Cricket Club, revealed that Fray was the unanimous choice of cricket council co-chairmen Michael Corday and Norbert Simons as well as coaches Jeff Richardson and Janeiro Tucker

“Terryn has served as vice-captain for a number of years and has proven his leadership pedigree on more than one occasion, so the decision for him to take over from Jordan was not difficult at all,” Scott said.

“The cricket council chairs, Michael Corday and Norbert Simons, in consultation with coaches Jeff Richardson and Janeiro Tucker, recommended Terryn to succeed Jordan and it was a simple decision of ratification by the Somerset Cricket Club executive and management committee.

“We are in full support of Terryn’s abilities to lead in the plethora of situations that come with the responsibility of being the Somerset Cup Match captain.

“Cup Match, being Bermuda’s Premier sporting event, is indeed more than the on-the-field responsibility. This position requires a multitude of public appearances and interviews and we are confident, and it’s been proven, that Terryn can handle the role of Somerset Cup Match captain with candour and professionalism.

“We extend our very best to Terryn and look forward to the continued success over the past years with Terryn at the helm as captain.”