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Cricket: Montpellier Cricket Club hit rivals for six as they celebrate title-winning debut season

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...

Cricket: Cheltenham set up crunch title decider with Goatacre on Saturday

Contributed Wed, 30th Aug 2017 at 09:20

The scene is set for a game to remember when Premier Two Glos/Wilts leaders Goatacre host nearest rivals Cheltenham on Saturday 2nd September on the final day of the West of England Premier League. Goatacre remain top following a 101-run success...The scene is set for a game to remember when Premier Two Glos/Wilts leaders Goatacre host nearest rivals Cheltenham on Saturday 2nd September on the final day of the West of England Premier League. Goatacre remain top following a 101-run success...The scene is set for a game to remember when Premier Two Glos/Wilts leaders Goatacre host nearest rivals Cheltenham on Saturday 2nd September on the final day of the West of England Premier League. Goatacre remain top following a 101-run success...

Cricket: Cheltenham turn up the promotion heat with win over Hatherley and Reddings

Contributed Tue, 22nd Aug 2017 at 12:40

Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...

Cricket: Cheltenham turn up the promotion heat with nine-wicket win

Contributed Wed, 2nd Aug 2017 at 13:00

Cheltenham are back up to second in WEPL Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a resounding nine-wicket home victory against Thornbury. Liam Walker (4-30 from ten), Mike Kelly (3-22 from six) and George Pritchard (2-26) combined to dismiss their...Cheltenham are back up to second in WEPL Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a resounding nine-wicket home victory against Thornbury. Liam Walker (4-30 from ten), Mike Kelly (3-22 from six) and George Pritchard (2-26) combined to dismiss their...Cheltenham are back up to second in WEPL Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a resounding nine-wicket home victory against Thornbury. Liam Walker (4-30 from ten), Mike Kelly (3-22 from six) and George Pritchard (2-26) combined to dismiss their...

Cricket: Unsung Hero: Stefan Hunt, Cheltenham Cricket Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Jul 2017 at 09:00

Stefan Hunt has cut down on his commitments ever so slightly at Cheltenham Cricket Club this year but still does more in a week than many clubmen the length and breadth of the county do in a season. The cheerful 25-year-old has relinquished the...Stefan Hunt has cut down on his commitments ever so slightly at Cheltenham Cricket Club this year but still does more in a week than many clubmen the length and breadth of the county do in a season. The cheerful 25-year-old has relinquished the...Stefan Hunt has cut down on his commitments ever so slightly at Cheltenham Cricket Club this year but still does more in a week than many clubmen the length and breadth of the county do in a season. The cheerful 25-year-old has relinquished the...

Cricket: Andre Soma is star man as Hatherley and Reddings climb off the bottom of table

Contributed Fri, 21st Jul 2017 at 15:30

Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...Hatherley and Reddings are off the bottom of West of England League Premier Two Glos/Wilts thanks to a crucial five-wicket home victory against fellow strugglers Biddestone which featured an outstanding display with ball and then bat by Andre Soma. ...

Cricket: Charlton Kings Cricket Club have big plans for new pavilion

Roger Jackson Mon, 17th Jul 2017 at 13:40

Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...Charlton Kings Cricket Club are preparing to submit plans which, if approved, could see work start on a spanking new clubhouse in the spring of next year. Club chairman Aidan Brown confirmed that things were at an advanced stage. ...

Cricket: It all adds up for cricket scorer Sue Drinkwater for England v South Africa Test at Lord’s

Roger Jackson Thu, 13th Jul 2017 at 14:10

Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...Sue Drinkwater was a lady at Lord’s for four days last week. And a very important lady she was too because she was the official scorer for the South African Test team. “It was the pinnacle of my career,” said the 55-year-old, who...

Cricket: The day Barry Richards and Mike Procter played cricket at The Newlands against Roger Thorndale and John Hyde

Roger Jackson Wed, 12th Jul 2017 at 09:00

The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...The great Barry Richards will roll back the years when he opens the innings at a special Cheltenham Cricket Society summer meeting on Thursday. The South African batsman, 72 in the next couple of weeks, will be the guest speaker at the Victory Club...

Cricket: Charlton Kings Junior School are Kwik Cricket kings

Cricket: Cheltenham Cricket Club player/coach Luke Sellers praises Liam Walker

Roger Jackson Tue, 6th Jun 2017 at 14:40

Experienced seam bowler Luke Sellers has heaped praise on his young new ball partner Liam Walker as Cheltenham have made a quickfire start to the 2017 season. Five wins out of five leave the club sitting pretty at the top of the West of England...Experienced seam bowler Luke Sellers has heaped praise on his young new ball partner Liam Walker as Cheltenham have made a quickfire start to the 2017 season. Five wins out of five leave the club sitting pretty at the top of the West of England...Experienced seam bowler Luke Sellers has heaped praise on his young new ball partner Liam Walker as Cheltenham have made a quickfire start to the 2017 season. Five wins out of five leave the club sitting pretty at the top of the West of England...

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...

Cricket: Cheltenham Cricket Club captain Will Simmons targets promotion

Roger Jackson Mon, 1st May 2017 at 11:40

Will Simmons has returned from a 10-day family holiday in Cornwall refreshed and ready for the hard work ahead as he looks to guide Cheltenham Cricket Club back to the elite level in the West of England Premier League. Simmons, who is about to...Will Simmons has returned from a 10-day family holiday in Cornwall refreshed and ready for the hard work ahead as he looks to guide Cheltenham Cricket Club back to the elite level in the West of England Premier League. Simmons, who is about to...Will Simmons has returned from a 10-day family holiday in Cornwall refreshed and ready for the hard work ahead as he looks to guide Cheltenham Cricket Club back to the elite level in the West of England Premier League. Simmons, who is about to...

Cricket: Father and Sons: Tony, Joel and Seth Price – Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club