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2022 - 9 - 20

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• More playing opportunities for female cricketers. The success of The Hundred and general increased interest in women’s international cricket has seen both MCC and the ECB keen to return England Women to Lord’s, which has led to an ODI against India in September 2022. There is an allure for all cricket lovers to come to Lord’s and for cricketers, the opportunity to play on the Main Ground remains the stuff of dreams.

First and second string cricket teams both lose (Grantham Journal)

Dhruv Shahi (5) was caught by Tom Poole off a Thomas Marshall ball, and Usman Minhas was bowled for 22 by Jordan Peters who also bowled Zain Abbas lbw for five.

Patel also took the wicket of Jared Hackney who went lbw for three. Graeme Davidge (3) was bowled by Patel, Alex Hackney was bowled for a duck by Scott and Stevenson (1) was bowled by Patel. In reply, there were contrasting fortunes for Grantham's openers. Matthew Barry (5) was caught and bowled by Scott who also took the wicket of Olly Barry who went lbw for one. Bilal Hussain (2) was the fifth Grantham batter to fall to a catch, with Cook (3-24) completing his hat trick of wickets. Dhruv Shahi (5) was caught by Tom Poole off a Thomas Marshall ball, and Usman Minhas was bowled for 22 by Jordan Peters who also bowled Zain Abbas lbw for five.

Cricket fans hail England legend David Gower's Sky commentary ... (Mirror.co.uk)

David Gower was back on commentary duty for England's first T20I against Pakistan on Tuesday, and cricket fans were delighted to hear him return to the ...

one added "How great is it to hear David Gower commentating on Sky for the England v Pakistan T20." It was the old cliche of getting back on a bike. It felt like being in the right place. "The PCB trolling Sky by having David Gower on commentary is a lovely move," joked one fan. "David Gower on comms - music to my ears," wrote one fan on social media. The legendary ex-England captain was a welcome addition to BT Sport's coverage of the recent [Ashes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-ashes) series Down Under and fans are delighted to hear him back on Sky.

Jofra Archer welcomes the BACA Cricket squad back to school ... (Sussex Cricket)

Sussex & England superstar, Jofra Archer, made a surprise visit to Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) on Thursday 15th September to welcome and ...

BACA is Sussex Cricket’s state school the Junior Cricket Pathway allows boys and girls in years 7 to 11 to pursue a personalised cricket programme that fits around their academic studies at BACA. Jack Davies, Principal at BACA said: “It was great to welcome Jofra to the academy. Jofra, and other Sussex staff who support the delivery of programmes at BACA, then joined the squad for their annual squad photo.

Cricket fans in stitches as Hampshire bowler imitates umpire by ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Hampshire bowler Keith Barker gave Kent youngster Tawanda Muyeye a send-off in their County Championship clash at the Rose Bowl, and his actions have left ...

Both nightwatchman Conor McKerr and Harry Podmore fell for ducks and Kent will resume their innings on day two with Daniel Bell-Drummond set to join Muyeye, who is 18 not out, at the crease. Barker picked up 3-30 as Hampshire bowled Kent out for 165 in their first innings, with opener Ben Compton top scoring with a hard fought 63. How about the celebradecision," added @DGBeswick1. "Forget the celebrappeal. However, the ball hit him on his back pad and Barker immediately began appealing for an lbw. Reacting on social media, @zebz2003 wrote: "What a celebrappeal that is".

Pontarddulais Cricket Club secures support from housebuilder (Wales247)

A cricket team in South West Wales has been handed a funding boost by a leading Welsh housebuilder. · Commenting on the donation, Ben Roberts, secretary of ...

“The local business has a proud presence in the area and this funding has allowed us to continue supporting our burgeoning junior section, which currently has eight sides. The club has a proud and strong community footprint running four senior teams and eight junior teams during the season. The club was formed in 1876, and participates in the South Wales Premier Cricket League, South Wales Cricket Association and South Wales Junior Cricket League.

Durham to host international cricket matches in 2023 (The Northern Echo)

ENGLAND'S men's and women's teams will both play international T20 fixtures at Durham's Seat Unique Riverside stadium next summer.

Non-members who buy tickets for both games will receive £5 off their ticket for the women’s match. Last year’s international sold out via the ballot and did not get to general sale, so anyone wishing to attend is strongly encouraged to sign up to the ballot. Durham Cricket members will receive priority access to tickets for next year’s internationals and £5 off with their membership, with 2023 membership available to buy now.

Norfolk Cricket Board honoured heroes at Grassroots Awards (Eastern Daily Press)

Volunteer development officer Neil Irons organised the event board chair Jane Hannah was compere. Awards: Rising Star. Winner: Niamh Rushton (Great Melton).

Cricket club celebrates 'memorable season' for its junior teams (Craven Herald)

THE junior cricket season finally drew to a close at Skipton Cricket Club with the junior awards evening marking the achievements of players across…

Junior clubs person of the year was awarded to Mila Feeney for her efforts as both a player and scorer. The culmination to the season being back-to-back wins against the always strong Great Horton Church to secure the two trophies that really matter. The hardball team competed well in a strong league and finished mid-table with four wins out of ten.

Pontarddulais Cricket Club secures support from leading Welsh ... (Herald Wales)

A CRICKET team in South West Wales has been handed a funding boost by a leading Welsh housebuilder. Pontarddulais Cricket Club has been awarded £1,000 after ...

“We’re proud to be associated with the club and to have played a part in their celebrations of yet another excellent season for Bont’s junior section.” “Pontarddulais Cricket Club is at the very heart of the local community, and goes above and beyond to support its members and local people. “We have a long-standing presence in the area and not only are we proud to provide homes for first-time buyers and young families locally, we are also determined to give back to key community groups. Sharon Bouhali, sales director at Persimmon Homes West Wales, said:“Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative is all about supporting the communities and people in which we build, and Pontarddulais Cricket Club is another deserving recipient. “The local business has a proud presence in the area and this funding has allowed us to continue supporting our burgeoning junior section, which currently has eight sides. “It was a great occasion for our community club, and we were delighted to be joined by our Glamorgan allocated players, James Harris and Lukas Carey – both former junior players at the club.” The club was formed in 1876, and participates in the South Wales Premier Cricket League, South Wales Cricket Association and South Wales Junior Cricket League. “Persimmon’s kind donation allowed us to reward all our junior players, parents and families, ending the 2022 season on a high. Commenting on the donation, Ben Roberts, secretary of Pontarddulais Cricket Club said: “We are very grateful to Persimmon Homes West Wales for their generous support. The club has a proud and strong community footprint running four senior teams and eight junior teams during the season. Persimmon’s donation went towards the club’s end-of-season junior presentation, which saw all players receive awards, and provided a BBQ for junior members and their families. The money has been made available through Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme, which has handed out more than £5m to good causes across Great Britain since its launch, and donates up to £4,000 in Wales every month.

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