KEN Bayliss has stepped down after 13 years of distinguished service as chairman of Bromyard Cricket Club.

Another club stalwart, Clive Brazier - a player for 25 years and secretary for the past decade - was elected chairman in his place at the annual meeting.

He thanked Bayliss for his fine contribution to the club and looked forward to new challenges.

Dave Benbow, a player for 30 years, was elected as the new president in place of Norman Whittall, while Steph Bagley filled the secretarial vacancy.

There were also changes on the playing front with Zahid Saeed, the club's overseas player for the past three years, taking over the first team captaincy.

Officers: president, Dave Benbow; chairman, Clive Brazier; vice-chairman, Matt Bullock; secretary, Steph Bagley; treasurer, Chris Graham; fixture secretary, Jeff Bayliss; membership secretary, Dan Mills; club captain, Brian Pursall; 1st Xl captain, Zahid Saeed; vice-captain, Ashley Bullock; 2nd Xl captain, Dan Mills; vice-captain, James Hine; 3rd Xl captain, Dave Clegg; vice-captain, James Bagley; Sunday league captain, Dave Harris.