Young wicket-keeper batsman, Michael Pepper, has signed a summer contract with the Club after a string of impressive performances for the Second XI in 2017.
Pepper, who plays his Club Cricket for Cambridge Granta in the East Anglian Premier League, has been training with the First XI squad all pre-season.
The 19-year-old scored 1343 runs for Granta last season at an average of 64, including a high score of 153*, in a competition that is regarded as one of the best Premier Leagues in the Country.
Pepper was delighted to put pen-to-paper and said: “I have known for a while that it may be an option to sign a summer contract, but until it was all completed I wasn’t getting carried away.
“It is an honour to sign this contract, but this is just the start and the hard work continues over the coming months. The squad have been extremely welcoming, and it is a great place to be at the moment after the County Championship success last season.
“Hopefully I can learn from the experienced pros around me and improve my game across the course of the summer and impress the right people.”
Netherlands International, Shane Snater, is also on trial with the Club at the moment, and will continue to train with Anthony McGrath’s squad over the coming weeks under the watchful eye of the coaching staff.
