BARNARDS Green Cricket Club are hoping new Australian import Phil Divito will give them a boost this season.

All-rounder Phil, aged 31, who is living and working in Malvern for 12 months, played Class B cricket in Australia and also played for Adelaide University.

Green 1st XI captain Martin Heaton said: "Phil has already scored a few 50s and I'm sure he is going to be a big influence for us as the season goes on including the coaching of our youngsters. "