Didn’t think this was going to happen this time last week!
Cricket is underway for us here in sunny Suffolk. First of 7 matches for us across @BuryStEdmundsCC and @WoolpitCC this weekend.
LISTEN: @englandcricket get underway at the Over 50s World Cup in South Africa tomorrow morning.
@EssexCricket over 50s batter Giles Eccleston is part of the squad and is looking forward to competing against some good sides.
Derek James looks back four decades to a time when the beautiful game was gripping the county - with even a prison side getting in on the action https://t.co/3aqIB4JZuM
One of my all time favourite Highland League fixtures takes place today at 3pm. One for long-time members of @StAndrews_CC to enjoy...(a fine NCL cricketer)
@TheMetronomesCC@Topcroftcc St Andrews CC based on the outskirts of Norwich since 1886 are always looking for new players of all abilities. Offer Saturday, Sunday and T20 cricket and are lucky enough to be allowed to use fabulous grounds at Ingham and Postwick. Why not join and add to the club’s history.
Just a thought...today is the shortest day of the year and tomorrow we get just a little more daylight than we'll get today...the cricket season is coming!!!
On This Day in 1964 Steve Goldsmith @RedMistCricket was born. He played 147 all formats matches for @DerbyshireCCC scoring 3,627 runs & taking 48 wickets. He will always be remembered for hitting the winning runs - below - to secure the RAL Sunday League title in 1990...
You or a family member play football in the close season? Looking for a Xmas present? Close of Business by one of our former players Paul Oxbury is on sale in Jarrolds and the City Bookshop (Davey Place). Latter have it for sale on their website too.
Club AGM will now take place in early January. Play cricket website rebuild complete - thanks to Kasi for dealing with this. NCL constitution announced and shortest day approaching….2023 is on the way!
Derbyshire @DerbyshireCCC in Print - Day 313
A splendid 32-page Lord's preview ahead of the Benson and Hedges Cup final against Hampshire in 1988 - Kim Barnett and team on the cover, colour photos of all the squad inside, as well as interviews and articles from gerald Mortimer.
I know it’s October. I know I’ve watched more cricket than seems feasible in the last few months. But it still makes me a bit sad on a lovely warm afternoon to stroll past my local field and for all to be quiet. 🏏🍂