Tara Murray
Williamstown Imperials have locked in their captain-coach and two new signings ahead of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 season.
The club announced on social media that Andrew Hendry would be captain-coach for the 2023-24 season.
“Andrew joined the club last season and straight away it was obvious he was invested into the future of our club and helping to push us towards our goal of playing in the higher divisions of the VTCA,” the post said.
”He has been working tirelessly with our recruitment team to help bring quality cricketers to our club for next season and as a result we have some exciting announcements to make in the coming weeks.
”We wish Andrew all the success in his new role and look forward to seeing what the future holds.”
The coaching announcement was quickly followed by the club’s first new player announcement, with Teriq Worrell joining the club.
Worrell is a young upcoming quick bowler from Barbados.
“He has great athletic ability and bowls at a lively pace with genuine skills to move the ball both ways.
“He has already sampled an Australian summer playing for Kerrimuir Cricket Club last season in the Box Hill Reporter Cricket Association taking 38 wickets at an average of 14.74.
“We look forward to seeing him lead our attack next season.”
Tom Burton crosses to the Imperials from Mazenod in the Eastern Cricket Association where he has been captain-coach.
He helped the size go through the ranks, contributing with both bat and ball. He is no stranger to the Imperials, already helping out with the girls program.
The Imperials finished the 2022-23 season in sixth spot, a game outside the top four.
Their other two VTCA sides also finished in sixth spot.
