Blackburn Northern have re-signed South African pro Alan Kruger as their paid man for the 2008 season.

The 26-year-old Kruger was Northern's pro in 2006 when he smashed the season's highest total, 195 not out, against Ribblesdale Wanderers.

Meanwhile, Naeem Ashraf has left the Pleckgate Road side to become the paid man at Blackrod.

Bowler Farooq Butt has also joined the Bolton and District Association side.

Northern were last season's Ramsbottom Cup winners.