Transfer News

Thorverton CC are excited to announce the signing of young top order batter, Mahir Choksi.

Mahir is a student at the University of Exeter who has previously played at Amersham CC in the Home Counties Premier Cricket League. The 20 year old is expected to make up part of the 1st XI squad and will be available for the first part of the season before returning home after his studies. Mahir’s cricketing highlights include scoring 90 for Amersham 1st XI in 2022 and a couple of half centuries last summer. Mahir also has experience wicket keeping so will provide useful back up with the gloves where required.

Thors have had a busy winter, already announcing 3 new signings; Shane Yelverton, Freddie Fenner & Awrangzeb Khogiani prior to Christmas. In addition, we can also now announce the signings of a further trio of players from Exwick CC. Rudi Ellis and Dan Pooley impressed with bat and ball at indoor net sessions over Christmas and are expected to add great depth to the squads. Rudi and Dan will be joined by Shakib Rahmani who comes with a reputation as an exciting bowler, taking two 4 wicket hauls for Exwick last term.

1st XI captain Jake Choules commented:
“With the availability struggles last season, it has been important to add depth and competition for places to all 3 squads. I have been impressed with the quality of the new signings so far and fully expect the 2nd XI to be challenging for promotion straight back to the D Division.”

“In terms of the 1s, we have been looking for a top order bat as well as some cover for the start of the season when a number of our players have school and uni cricket. Mahir seems to kill 2 birds with 1 stone so I am excited to see what he can do in pre season.”