A Barbados player whose father was the only West Indian test cricketer to be born in England arrives this week to play for Macedon.
Excitement is building within Macedon Cricket Club, and among players and supporters, with Alex Browne expected to be a decided asset to the club on and off the field this season.
A club spokesman told the Express that Browne, a hard-hitting batter and all rounder, would play for the Cats against Woodend-Hesket in the opening Gisborne District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup Firsts match on Saturday.
Alex’s father, Courtney Browne, was a member of the West Indian side that won the ICC Championship in 2004. He has been a leading administrator in cricket in Barbados.
The Macedon club is delighted to secure the services of Alex Browne, coming off an excellent season with the Thame Town Cricket Club in Oxfordshire, England.
He has been an international player with clubs in England for the past six seasons.
Last summer he played for Northern Raiders in the Warrnambool area of southwest Victoria.
Macedon has not imported players in the past, but wants to improve on its sixth position in McIntyre Cup last season.
Alex Browne’s overall credentials impressed the club hierarchy and it is hoped his presence is a decided asset to both the Cats and the GDCA.
Tim Berzins was the Cats’ playing coach last season, and duties are likely to be shared among several senior players this season.
Macedon hopes several other players will also lift the club’s overall on-field performances this season.
The Cats have a mixture of youth and experience across the club, and some of the younger brigade are expected to improve considerably with bat and ball.
Macedon Firsts play Woodend-Hesket in a one-day fixture at Gilbert Gordon Oval from noon this Saturday.
