Following in father's footsteps ! That's Ross Whyte (left), who is to captain relegated Ventnor in Southern Premier League Division 2 cricket this summer.
But whereas Mark (right) can look back on a trophy strewn era as skipper of the Ventnor team that climbed their way up the Hampshire recreational pyramid – he won ten HCL and Southern Premier League championship medals – Ross faces a totally contrasting scenario.
His first task will be to put Ventnor back on an even keel, the Steephill club having suffered two relegations in the past four seasons.
“First and foremost I am looking to create a team with some established past and present performers, mixed with some young promising Isle of Wight cricketers,” he says.
“Anyone who is interested in playing for Ventnor is welcome to come to free senior training on a Wednesday evening (7.30 pm) at the Steephill Cricket Academy.”
Whyte, who has spent the last two seasons at Lymington and previously Horsham, will have Barbados left-hand opener Anthony Alleyne at his side this summer.
Alleyne (26) has been appointed player/coach by Ventnor and is due to take up his appointment in late April. Having lost his place in the Barbados side 12 months ago, Alleyne will be doubly keen to make an impression in Southern Premier League cricket.
But whereas Mark (right) can look back on a trophy strewn era as skipper of the Ventnor team that climbed their way up the Hampshire recreational pyramid – he won ten HCL and Southern Premier League championship medals – Ross faces a totally contrasting scenario.
His first task will be to put Ventnor back on an even keel, the Steephill club having suffered two relegations in the past four seasons.
“First and foremost I am looking to create a team with some established past and present performers, mixed with some young promising Isle of Wight cricketers,” he says.
“Anyone who is interested in playing for Ventnor is welcome to come to free senior training on a Wednesday evening (7.30 pm) at the Steephill Cricket Academy.”
Whyte, who has spent the last two seasons at Lymington and previously Horsham, will have Barbados left-hand opener Anthony Alleyne at his side this summer.
Alleyne (26) has been appointed player/coach by Ventnor and is due to take up his appointment in late April. Having lost his place in the Barbados side 12 months ago, Alleyne will be doubly keen to make an impression in Southern Premier League cricket.
