KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – New Jamaica Scorpions captain Paul Palmer says he is looking forward to the challenge of leading the franchise in the Professional Cricket League four-day championship which bowls off today.
The 23-year-old, who has played just two first class games, has been named in place of longstanding skipper Tamar Lambert who stepped down at the end last season.
Lambert, 34, has also been axed from the 13-man squad that have travelled to Bridgetown for the opening round fixture against Barbados Pride.
“I am just looking forward to the challenge, because I know it will be challenge. It is my debut season so I know there will be a lot to accomplish this season and I am looking forward to it,” said Palmer, who has played both first class games for Combined Campuses and Colleges.
“I am expecting good things from myself. So far, in the nets and in the practice games I have been doing well. So it is now for me to carry that form through and execute in the competition and see if I can come out with some runs and lead the team well.”
Palmer will have a huge responsibility especially with Scorpions expected to face a tough run in the campaign with a largely inexperienced unit.
