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Cricket side names new captain ahead of tour

All-rounder Sofia Mendes takes over from the long-serving Kenji Arai.

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Aurel County have named all-rounder Sofia Mendes as captain ahead of their winter tour, taking over from Kenji Arai, who led the side for six seasons.

Mendes, 27, has been vice-captain for two seasons and was the county’s leading wicket-taker last summer.

Arai will stay in the squad. "Sofia is ready, and I am looking forward to just playing," he said.

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