Cleator Cricket Club have announced Rishabh Tiwari as their professional for 2024.

Indian Rishabh currently plays first class cricket for Chhattisgarh and has enjoyed a good start in the Vijay Hazare Trophy scoring three 50’s in four games with one falling just short of being converted to a century.

The left hand opening batsman can also bowl left arm spin joins the West Cumbrian side after a difficult 2023 season that finished with the side second bottom.

In a post on social media a spokesperson for Cleator Cricket Club said: “Cleator Cricket Club are thrilled to announce the signing of 2024 Professional Rishabh Tiwari.

“Rishabh, 30, is a Left Handed Opening Batsman and Left Arm Spinner from Jabalpur, India and is currently playing first class cricket for Chhattisgarh.

“As a club, we can’t wait to welcome Rishabh and here’s to a successful 2024 season.

“A huge thanks to Rob Ashwell from Ace Cricket Exchange with all his help in securing Rishabh.”