Scott Borthwick to captain Durham in County Championship

After returning to Emirates Riverside in the off-season, the one-time England Test player will lead the red-ball team from 2021

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Durham have handed the returning Scott Borthwick the captaincy of the side in the County Championship.

The 30-year-old returned to Emirates Riverside in October after four seasons at Surrey.

Borthwick, who has made 132 Championship appearances, will begin his tenure at the helm against Nottinghamshire on April 8.

"Just coming back to play for Durham again has been an amazing experience for me, so to be asked to captain the team is a huge honour," said Borthwick, who takes over from Ned Eckersley.

"Leading out the Durham team has been something I’ve dreamt about since I was a kid in the academy so it’s a really special thing for me.

"The coaches and management team have been really welcoming since I re-joined the club and I’m looking forward to working closely with them.

"We’ve got an exciting group of players with lots of experience and I look forward to leading the team to success."

Director of cricket Marcus North added: "There is no doubt Scott brings a huge amount of playing experience to the table.

"This is a great opportunity for Scott to draw upon these and transfer those experiences into a formal leadership role."

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