GRAHAM Knowles, the Haslingden amateur and Lancashire second XI player, has signed for Prestwich Cricket Club in the Lancashire County League.

Knowles smashed the Lancashire League amateur batting record in June with a tremendous 183 not out against Rawtenstall at Bacup Road.

East Lancs pro Billy Stelling is back in action for Boland after a two month lay-off through injury.

The South African damaged a shoulder in a fielding accident at the start of the season and then cracked a rib while facing a bowling machine.

Rishton CC hold their annual meeting and presentation of prizes in the clubhouse on Monday, December 16. The Social Club AGM is a week earlier on Monday, December 9.

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