Newly promoted Templepatrick have a change of professional with Sri Lankan Sandun Weerakkody a replacement for original choice Wesley Marshall.

The 31-year-old has over 9000 runs in first-class and List-A cricket and has just recorded back to back centuries this month to take his tally to 13.

The dynamic left-hander has also won three international caps with a top score of 58 against a strong South African attack.

Weerakkody's arrival will bolster Templepatrick as they make the step up for their first Premiership season in the NCU.