MONMOUTH Cricket Club will be embracing the Twenty20 phenomenon this summer

The club have lined up 20-overs-a-side matches against Abergavenny, Ross, Tintern, Wormelow, Old Monmothians and Monmouth Mowers.

The shortened version of the game is hugely popular at professional and international levels and Monmouth's players are looking forward to the all-action format.

Monmouth, of course, used to compete in the Forest of Dean Midweek League and should be familiar with the shortened version.

Monmouth, sponsored by JD Wetherspoon, had a good turn-out to their first pre-season net session for senior players.

The club had some new and returning faces among the 14 players who shook off their winter rustiness for an encouraging training session.

The indoor nets, which are initially booked for four sessions, continue on Friday (February 19) at Monmouth School Sports Complex from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Due to the half-term break, there will not be any nets on Friday, February 26, so the third session is scheduled for March 5.

Anyone interested in playing for Monmouth this summer, can contact chairman Martin Newell on 07525 616987.