NEW DELPH captain Andrew Gleave believes the signing of top Indian player Shreevats Goswami could be the catalyst for a successful season in the premiership of the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League.
The 26-year-old batsman/wicketkeeper arrives with an impressive pedigree having played in the Indian Premier League for Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In his earlier cricketing days, Goswami helped India win the under-19 World Cup.
“If Shreevats hits the ground running we fancy ourselves if, not for the league, then certainly for a cup,” explained Gleave.
While Delph are lauding the arrival of their new overseas professional, Gleave says equally important has been the players they have been able to retain.
They were resigned to losing Greg Buckley, who scored 1,300 runs last season, but he has decided not to stay in Australia so is back for another season.
Lancashire’s Arron Lilley is also remaining when county commitments with Lancashire allow while opening batsman Chris Laker, who scored 800 runs last season, is also staying. He is on the fringe of Lancashire’s second team.
Delph, finished fourth last season, have also recruited Saddleworth’s opening bowler Mohammad Shakir to provide more bite to their attack.
Gleave believes Hoylandswaine will be their main competition for silverware.
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