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Cricket: Jack Brixey hits 146 as Tewkesbury beat Apperley

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th May 2017 at 10:50

Roger Jackson 30/05/2017

Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation in asking the home side to bat first.

However, the...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate.

Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation in asking the home side to bat first.

However, the Tewkesbury opening pair of Brixey and James...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s over-60s 2nds are narrowly beaten by Somerset

Thu, 25th May 2017 at 14:10

Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese... Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese... Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese...

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Cricket: Two evening cricket cup matches end in ties

Contributed Thu, 25th May 2017 at 13:00

Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-11 cricketers make it two wins from two

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:30 Match Reports

Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two... Gloucestershire Under 11 Boys v Oxfordshire Under 11 Boys (at Thornbury CC) Friendly Oxfordshire 83 all out (28 overs) Gloucestershire 84-1 (25 overs) Gloucestershire won by nine wickets Gloucestershire Under-11s made it two wins from two...

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Cricket: Records tumble as Gloucestershire’s women’s cricketers crush Cornwall

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:20

Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third... Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third... Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third...

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Cricket: Haresfield Gladiators are too strong for Apperley 2nds in County League

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 10:30 Match Reports

Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...Skipper Ali Smith and Tom Stannard shared an opening stand of 220 for Haresfield Gladiators who went on to defeat Apperley 2nds by 76 runs in Division Five of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League.` Both men were denied their centuries,...

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Cricket: Unsung Hero: Gwyn Williams, Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero

If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...

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Cricket: Captain’s Log: Scott Tremain, Dumbleton Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log

It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...

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Cricket: Injured Andrew Tye ruled out of Gloucestershire’s T20 campaign

Roger Jackson Thu, 18th May 2017 at 11:10

Australian bowler Andrew Tye will not be linking up with Gloucestershire for this season’s NatWest T20 Blast. Tye signed to return for a second year but injured his left shoulder playing for the Gujarat Lions in the IPL and his recovery takes...Australian bowler Andrew Tye will not be linking up with Gloucestershire for this season’s NatWest T20 Blast. Tye signed to return for a second year but injured his left shoulder playing for the Gujarat Lions in the IPL and his recovery takes...Australian bowler Andrew Tye will not be linking up with Gloucestershire for this season’s NatWest T20 Blast. Tye signed to return for a second year but injured his left shoulder playing for the Gujarat Lions in the IPL and his recovery takes...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s women cricketers race to two wins

Tue, 16th May 2017 at 17:10

Gloucestershire Women v Wiltshire Women (at Gloucester City Winget) ECB Women’s County Championship Division 3 Group B Wiltshire 47 all out (23.3 overs) Gloucestershire 50-1 (7.1 overs) Gloucestershire won by 9 wickets ... Gloucestershire Women v Wiltshire Women (at Gloucester City Winget) ECB Women’s County Championship Division 3 Group B Wiltshire 47 all out (23.3 overs) Gloucestershire 50-1 (7.1 overs) Gloucestershire won by 9 wickets ... Gloucestershire Women v Wiltshire Women (at Gloucester City Winget) ECB Women’s County Championship Division 3 Group B Wiltshire 47 all out (23.3 overs) Gloucestershire 50-1 (7.1 overs) Gloucestershire won by 9 wickets ...

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Cricket: Softball plan to encourage women to play cricket

Tue, 16th May 2017 at 16:10

A new initiative has been launched to encourage women in Gloucestershire to give cricket a go. The softball scheme aims to attract people who have never played before and ex-players who are interested in getting back into cricket. Sixteen clubs...A new initiative has been launched to encourage women in Gloucestershire to give cricket a go. The softball scheme aims to attract people who have never played before and ex-players who are interested in getting back into cricket. Sixteen clubs...A new initiative has been launched to encourage women in Gloucestershire to give cricket a go. The softball scheme aims to attract people who have never played before and ex-players who are interested in getting back into cricket. Sixteen clubs...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire’s young cricketers are up and running in new season

Tue, 16th May 2017 at 15:20 Junior Sport

Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Warwickshire Under 17 Boys (at Cheltenham College) Friendly Warwickshire 223 all out Gloucestershire 176 all out Warwickshire won by 47 runs Gloucestershire Under 17s were beaten by Warwickshire in a frustrating...

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Cricket: County Cricket League: Jesse Carrington hits big century in Sheepscombe win

Contributed Thu, 11th May 2017 at 12:00

Jesse Carrington plundered 156 to put Sheepscombe on course for a high-scoring home win over Painswick 2nds on the opening day of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League season. Tom Mahendran weighed in with an unbeaten 78 as Sheepscombe piled...Jesse Carrington plundered 156 to put Sheepscombe on course for a high-scoring home win over Painswick 2nds on the opening day of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League season. Tom Mahendran weighed in with an unbeaten 78 as Sheepscombe piled...Jesse Carrington plundered 156 to put Sheepscombe on course for a high-scoring home win over Painswick 2nds on the opening day of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League season. Tom Mahendran weighed in with an unbeaten 78 as Sheepscombe piled...

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Cricket: Will Naish, 13, hits century in Frocester’s win over Bourton Vale

Contributed Thu, 11th May 2017 at 11:50 Junior Sport

Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...Thirteen-year-old Will Naish is thought to have become the youngest-ever batsman to score a century in the history of the West of England Premier League. The talented Wycliffe College pupil, who is a member of Gloucestershire’s under-14...

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Cricket: Gloucestershire name junior cricket squads

Roger Jackson Tue, 9th May 2017 at 14:10 Junior Sport

The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) has announced its 2017 summer county and district age group squads. The boys’ squads (under-10 to under-17) have been drawn from 35 clubs while the girls’ squads (under-11s, 13s, 15s and 17s) are...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) has announced its 2017 summer county and district age group squads. The boys’ squads (under-10 to under-17) have been drawn from 35 clubs while the girls’ squads (under-11s, 13s, 15s and 17s) are...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) has announced its 2017 summer county and district age group squads. The boys’ squads (under-10 to under-17) have been drawn from 35 clubs while the girls’ squads (under-11s, 13s, 15s and 17s) are...

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Cricket: Jack Brixey hits 146 as Tewkesbury beat Apperley

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s over-60s 2nds are narrowly beaten by Somerset

Cricket: Two evening cricket cup matches end in ties

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-11 cricketers make it two wins from two

Cricket: Records tumble as Gloucestershire’s women’s cricketers crush Cornwall

Cricket: Haresfield Gladiators are too strong for Apperley 2nds in County League

Cricket: Unsung Hero: Gwyn Williams, Tewkesbury Cricket Club

Cricket: Captain’s Log: Scott Tremain, Dumbleton Cricket Club

Cricket: Injured Andrew Tye ruled out of Gloucestershire’s T20 campaign

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s women cricketers race to two wins

Cricket: Softball plan to encourage women to play cricket

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s young cricketers are up and running in new season

Cricket: County Cricket League: Jesse Carrington hits big century in Sheepscombe win

Cricket: Will Naish, 13, hits century in Frocester’s win over Bourton Vale

Cricket: Gloucestershire name junior cricket squads