JOINING Brooksbottom CC for the 2015 season is Australian top order batsman and medium pace bowler Peter Betros.

The overseas amateur has represented New South Wales at under-19 level and joins the Ribblesdale Cricket League side from Penrith, Sydney.

Mohsin Qureshi has re-signed for the club and fellow newcomer Kyle Ogden also comes in from Manchester District rivals Westleigh CC.

Paul Hopton takes over as first team captain with Julian Marcroft stepping down, while several key players have left the Brox including wicketkeeper Ash Gowers, who has moved to Norden CC, and Mark Gowers, who has retired.

Brooksbottom begin their league campaign at home to Settle CC on Saturday, 1pm start.