STEETON, who finished eighth in Division Two of the Aire-Wharfe League last season, will have to cope without experienced duo Gary Boulton and John Akrigg in 2022.

Both have opted to step down to second XI cricket, but the Summerhill Lane club have signed Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Jack Ramage and, from much closer to home, batter Louis Horsfield from Keighley.

Other signings include former Keighley player Ryan Ridehalgh and opening bowler James Mcdonald from Sutton.

Steeton start their campaign at Horsforth tomorrow (April 16).