The Evening Post's Cricketer of the Week

Opener Sagren Rajh is the Evening Post Cricketer of the Week after helping Stoke Bishop earn promotion with his first century for the club at the weekend.

Rajh, 36, helped Stoke Bishop to 265-4 with an unbeaten 158 after being put in against St George in the Bristol & District Division II (1st XI) clash at Whiteway Road on Saturday.

It was a first century knock for Rajh since joining the club seven years ago and a timely contribution with Stoke Bishop needing nothing less than a win to guarantee elevation to Division One.

"Sagren has been with us for a number of years and is a fantastically consistent performer," said chairman Bob Hammond.

"He often weighs in with a decent score but always just falls short of the real big century knocks. He almost got one last season but managed to run himself out on 99! It was a first century for him that came at a very important time for us because it was a must-win game."

Stoke Bishop went on to skittle opponents, St George out for 159 to get the win and end the season on a high.

"It has been a great season for us," Hammond added. "We had two 13-year-olds in the side on Saturday and have played a lot of youngsters in our side this season. It all bodes well for our future and I think we have got the squad to hold our own in the top division. We will also be looking to reinforce and push on again next season."