Leading the Charge: Announcing Our 2026 Captains!
Author: Steve Taylor
05 March 2026
With the season just around the corner, it’s time to reveal the leaders who will be guiding Rockingham Colliery CC onto the field this year. From our senior squads to our thriving junior section, we are incredibly proud of the experience and talent stepping into these roles.
Please join us in congratulating our captains and vice-captains for the 2026 season!
Senior Men’s Teams
| Team | Captain | Vice-Captain(s) |
| 1st XI | Andy Baker | Kel Bennett |
| 2nd XI | Johnson Marumisa | Alan Lockwood |
| 3rd XI | Ryan Whitehouse | James Peet |
| Sunday XI | Paul Cummins | Andy Baker, Lewis Upton & Will Dooling |
Women’s Section
Our women’s section continues to go from strength to strength. We are delighted to announce the leadership for both our hardball and softball squads:
- Women's Hardball Captain: Harshpreet Kaur-Kang
- Women's Softball Joint-Captains: Ruth Drakeford & Abbie Swallow
Junior Section
The future of the club looks bright with this fantastic group of young leaders taking charge of our age-group teams:
- Under 17's: Will Dooling (C) | Lewis Upton (VC)
- Under 15's: Harry Swallow (C) | Milo Bell & Noah Shore (VC)
- Under 13's 11-a-side: Ben Cummins (C) | Isa Rasool (VC)
- Under 13's 8-a-side: Keeva Bell (C) | Arthur Rose (VC)
- Under 11's: Albert Smith (C) | James Swift (VC)
- Under 9's: To be appointed on match days based on availability.
A Note from the Committee:
"Leadership at Rockingham isn't just about what happens between the wickets; it's about setting the standard for sportsmanship and club spirit. We have full confidence that this year's captains will represent the Rock with pride."
We can’t wait to see everyone back at the ground. Let’s make 2026 a season to remember!
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