AUSTRALIAN cricketer Joel Crouch launches his season with Keighley this weekend. The leg-spinner has joined the club after a successful season.

On Saturday the club's 1st XI travels to Bankfoot in the new-look Bradford League second division, with the 2nd XI at home.

Crouch will make his home debut on Sunday when they take on Moorlands of the Central Yorks League in the Heavy Woollen Cup. The 2nd XI are away to Mirfield in the Crowther Cup.

"It is the first time we have entered this competition and it gives the players the opportunity to test themselves against some of the best teams in the county," a club spokesman said.