The fixtures for the upcoming Saracens Herts Cricket Leagues have been released ahead of the season, which starts on May 3.

The new format sees Harpenden and Radlett battling it out in the Premier Division. Harpenden open the season at Hemel Hempstead while Radlett travel to Sawbridgeworth.

In Division One, St Albans and Shenley Village will be vying for a place in the Championship next season. Both start with home fixtures against Holtwhites Trinibis and Luton Town & Indians respectively.

Wheathampstead, Old Albanian, Leverstock Green, Radlett 2nds, St Albans West Indian and Redbourn are all in Division Two.

The new league, which was set up after the Hertfordshire teams broke away from the Home Counties League, has 16 divisions. The season will run from May 3 to September 6. For the full fixture list, see the league’s website: www.hertsleague.co.uk