As reported in last week’s Express Sport the super quick bowler was in talks with the club about turning his arm over for the Central Yorkshire League outfit for a number of games this season. Team manager David Vayro explained: “I have spoken to Devon a couple of times with a view to bringing him to Wrenthorpe."

“He still plays minor counties cricket but was only available for three or four games and it was not worth it . He is still bowling very quick.”

Despite the disappoint-ment of missing out on Malcolm, Wrenthorpe fans needn’t worry with another top-class player lined up to join last year’s premier division runners-up.
Australian Grant Lambert has agreed to join the Wakefield team for the majority of the season. The giant six foot seven all-rounder plays for New South Wales in Australian state cricket and has a proven track record.

A few seasons ago he had a record breaking stint in the Bradford League taking 80 wickets and making 1600 runs.
Vayro who is one of the main sponsors along with partner John Emerson of V and E Joiners Ltd is thrilled with the new signing: “He will be coming over on April 25th and will be available for the first game against Ossett.

“He is a fantastic player, anyone in cricket circles will tell you. He will be a great asset for us.”

Vayro is confident about the team’s prospects this year: “We were runners up ;last year and just need to toughen up mentally.

“We are going for everything this year and are looking to go the season unbeaten,” concluded the manager.