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A Cricketing 11In line with others I waited for the thrilling denouement on Sunday evening, when it came down to the very final scene. Who is h. Would he come good eventually? Would there be a massive shoot out at the end. Would h be hall, hillier or hill. What was the role of dc trickett, arriving …
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There are two nominees for this prestigious award this year, both on account of their attire at the game against Crawley in Winchester on 20 September. First nominee. Dessie sported a hat that suggested he’d lost a bet with the Flowerpot Men, notwithstanding which, and especially when combined with his pads as he waited, like …
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A strong turn out on a murky Sunday afternoon. The players met at the Izaak Walton for a loosener, while the match manager with Charlie following in convoy arrived at the ground with at least 5 mins to spare. The toss was lost and E Meon decided to bat in the constant drizzle. With Jim …
And so to Medstead, on a scorcher of an afternoon. The previous day’s Test themes of exciting young pacemen; challenging left-armers; unplayable rippers; misbehaving pitches and the quiet guys playing bold, match-winning innings fuelled much of the pre-match chatter and provided a convenient (lazy- Ed) template for a close, intriguing game. Cap’n Bix won the toss …
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Our season finally got underway against our old favourites – Newport Inn CC – on their picturesque ground in Braishfield. Our young but experienced team gathered under the new captain – Bickers, who lost his first toss and the Rioteers were asked to bowl. Harrisson Hill (15) opened up with the now elderly Williams. After …
Comrades – in these dark, cricketless days, I thought we might all be in need of some pseudoephedrine to the heart of our morale, with a reminder of what some of us were up to this time last year, and what we’ll no-doubt be up to again in due course. I trust everyone is doing …
Finalmente! Lo so. Ragazzi, è stata una grande battaglia e alla fine ne siamo usciti vincitori. Richard Brazier ha vinto la battaglia delle lemon drizzle contro la formidable torta degli avversari. Non bisogna mai sottovalutare il peso di anni e anni e anni di esperienza. È stato il nostro primo incontro con White Hunters e …
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With another win under the belt, the Rioteers arrived to the beautiful ground of East Meon looking to build on the unbeaten run. Amazingly, the Hilliers were first to arrive and the toss was done and we were in the field. The team was a core of youth with the odd experienced head. Captain Martin …
Where were you when Stokes beat the Aussies? The Rioteer faithful (that unlikely fan base) travelled varying distances to the quintessential, idyllic cricket ground of Longparish – from 200 yds to 12,000 miles in the case of Damian’s cousin Diane from Australia. Meanwhile at Headingley, Australia had removed Root early doors and Bairstow had also …
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The rampant Rioteers journeyed to the Bramshaw bowl for a prompt 2pm start. Most of us made the 2pm with the exception of a few late leavers of the Green Dragon. Captain Martin managed to partake in the toss, a rarity this season, and made the clever decision to stick Bramshaw into bat whilst we …
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