The Otago Volts, have named all-rounder Luke Georgeson as the team's new captain for this season.
Georgeson, who was named Otago’s Ford Trophy Player of the Year last season had an incredible first year with the Volts and has become an integral part of the Volts environment since his move to Dunedin from Wellington.
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Georgeson, steps up into the captaincy left vacant by former captain Dean Foxcroft who decided to step back.
Head Coach Ash Noffke believes Georgeson has the attributes required to lead this group into the future.
“From the first time that I had the chance to chat to Luke over in England, and over the past month or so, with the way that he has conducted himself, and the leadership skills that he has displayed, I believe that he is the right person to take our group forward” Noffke said.
Georgeson himself is relishing the opportunity.
Georgeson was honoured to take up the role.
“It is humbling to be chosen to lead this group, and I am excited at what the future holds” said Georgeson.
Twenty-five-year-old Georgeson, a former New Zealand U19 player who is from Wellington, made his domestic debut in 2020 with the Wellington Firebirds. After two seasons with Wellington, Georgeson made the move south and showcased his talents with bat and ball during the last domestic season.
Georgeson will lead the squad in the Ford Trophy and Plunket Shield formats, with wicket-keeper batsman Max Chu again the Volts vice-captain.
An announcement on the team’s Super Smash captain will be made closer to the start of the competition.
The new appointment comes less than a month from the team's first Ford Trophy match against Northern Districts on Sunday 20th October in Whangarei.