NED Eckersley has revealed his pride at being appointed as Durham’s new red-ball captain. Eckersley has succeeded Cameron Bancroft who has not returned to the club due to the coronavirus crisis. “It’s a great honour to be named Durham captain,” he said. “Having been only up here for around 18 months, it has been great to be involved in the club, but also the region.
“To be given the responsibility to lead the fourday team is a huge one in this shortened version of the season.
“I always look for a team that is extremely competitive. I do...