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Farsley's in-form young batsman Joe Greaves has been chosen to captain the JCT600 Bradford League Under-21 side in their match against the Western District Cricket Union at East Bierley on Sunday, September 11.

Greaves has scored 916 runs and hit four centuries this season. He has been a key figure in Farsley's climb to second place in Division One.

Team-manager Babar Butt selected Greaves as captain for the 40 overs a side contest in recognition of his outstanding performances.

Bowling Old Lane all-rounder Mubtada Akhtar is the only Division Two player in the side. That is because there is a Division Two programme on the day of the game with the Scottish tourists although Old Lane have a free date.

Gomersal's 16-year-old wicketkeeper Jack Seddon will be behind the stumps with the Woodlands stumper Usman Salim selected as a batsman.

Any player who is unable to play must contact team manager Babar Butt on 07707 192100 as soon as possible.

The Western District Cricket Union were keen to initiate annual fixtures against the JCT600 Bradford League.

It follows the close links developed between the leagues over the playerreg on-line registration system

The match, which starts at 11am on Sunday, will be 40 overs a side. It will include eight overs of mandatory power play at the start of each innings with each team then having a four over power play which they can call at any time in the remainder of each innings.

Only two fieldsmen will be allowed outside the fielding circle for the mandatory power play with three able to field outside the circle in the power plays called by the batting and bowling side.

Front foot no balls will be punished with a free hit and any ball that passes down the leg side without hit the bat or the batman's person will be a wide.