HORSPATH have signed talented batsman James Fitzjohn from Cumnor.

Fitzjohn captained Oxfordshire Under 17s to glory in the 2014 ECB County Competition B Division Cup final.

The 20-year-old Exeter University student said: “I’m obviously really excited by moving clubs.

“I have spent four or five years at Cumnor now.

“They did lots for my development and I cannot thank them enough, but I’m looking for a new challenge and test, and I believe Horspath is the right place to do that.”

Horspath captain Will Eason is delighted to sign the former Abingdon School pupil.

“He is a good quality player,” he said. “I’ve kept tabs on him for the last couple of years and with all the options he had I am really pleased he has come to us.”

l REIGNING champions Sandford St Martin maintained their unbeaten record in Division 1 of the Banbury Indoor League with a 17-run victory over Banbury.

Martin Anson top-scored with 30 not out in Sandford’s total of 140-3, and Banbury managed only 123-5 in reply, despite Mark Pallett’s unbeaten 44.

RESULTS

DIVISION 1

Sandford St Martin 140-3 (M Anson 30no, C Simpson 25no, L Anson 24no) Banbury 123-5 (M Pallett 44no).

Shipston 58 (8 ovs, J Murphy 32)), Hook Norton 59-0 (6 ovs, A Stanley 27no).

Cropredy 93-3 (T Bunting 38, L Cherry 27no), Castlethorpe 93 (10 ovs, C Piggott 24, A Piggott 24). Tie.

Gt Tew A 91-4 (M Jeacock 29 no), Gt Tew 93-2 (7 ovs, R Catling 25no, L Manley 24 no).

l SHIPTON-under-Wychwood are seeking an umpire, who will represent them on the Cherwell League panel.

Those interested should email secretary@shiptoncc.co.uk or use the contact section of the website www.shiptoncc.co.uk.