Dear Cryptics, Candidates and Friends,
As we near the mid-way point in the season, we have had some exciting games and played good cricket. We have welcomed some new players to the Club too.
Congratulations to our run scorers and wicket takers, especially to – Olly Clayson (98 v Cambridge Crusaders), Ben Tibble (6 wickets v Amersham, 105 v Frogs).
As it stands, our statistics are as follows:
Played 12
Won 5 (Menorca CC, Cambridge Crusaders, Royal Household, Sandhurst Wanderers, Hurlingham Club)
Lost 6 (Menorca CC, St Edward's School, Stragglers of Asia, Oxford Downs, Oxford Authentics, Amersham)
Abandoned 1 rain (Frogs)
Cancelled 1 wet wicket/outfield (Middleton Stoney CC)
On Monday 11th July, the Club takes on the MCC at Bradfield College (Pit Cricket Ground, RG7 6AU). All are very welcome to come along and watch. Refreshments will be available during the day. Play starts at 11.30am.
Over the next few weeks we look forward to the tours and our other annual fixtures. The remaining games are:
Mon 11th July
MCC
Bradfield College
Mark Williams, President (mark.williams@mcc.org.uk , 07957 482059)
Fri 15th July
St Edward' Martyrs, Oxford
Paul Armstrong (parmstrong@bradfieldcollege.org.uk , 07775 221790)
Sun 17th July
Earl of Carnarvon's XI
Highclere Castle
Alex Hutchinson (alexjhutchinson@hotmail.com , 07788 717860)
Sun 31st July
Barnes CC (1.30pm), Barnes
Tom Chappell (tomchaps@hotmail.com , 07926 361169)
Southern Tour, Mon 1st August- Wed 3rd August
Old Amplefordians, Ardingly
Sussex Martlets, Ardingly
Old Hurstjohnians, Hurstpierpoint
Joe Ireland (joseph.ireland@westminster.org.uk , 07932 431113)
Sun 7th August
Eton Ramblers, Eton
Ed Montague (edwardmontague@btinternet.com , 07887 775358)
Mon 8th-Tues 9th August
Hampshire Hogs (2 Day), Warnford
Simon Halliday (sjh@harrowschool.org.uk , 07920 597515)
Wed 10th August
Ditchling CC, Ditchling
Alex Hutchinson (alexjhutchinson@hotmail.com , 07788 717860)
Northern Tour - Sun 7th August- Thurs 11th August
Yorkshire Gents (12.00pm), Escrick Park
Settle (1.30pm), Marshfield Settle
Durham Pilgrims (12.00pm, 2 Day), Castle Eden
Cherry Tree CC, Blackburn
Nick Westhead (nick@mg-consulting.com , 07896 051183)
Sun 14th August
Free Foresters, Gerrards Cross CC
Ed Montague (edwardmontague@btinternet.com , 07887 775358)
West Midlands Tour - Mon 22nd August-Thu 25th August
Warwickshire Imps, Malvern College
Old Malvernians, Malvern College
Worcester Gents, Malvern College
Gloucester Gipsies, Stowell Park
Andrew Lewis (ahlewis@tiscali.co.uk , 01684 893654)
Sun 28th August
Hampstead CC (1.00pm), Hampstead
Nick Priestnall (nickpriestnall@msn.com , 07850 484488)
Sun 4th September
Sandy Ross Memorial 20/20, St James CC (Hassocks)
Patrick Nolan (patch@jpnfilms.co.uk , 07714 324586)
(All games start at 11.30am unless stated)
For the players receiving this email, can I implore you to plan early and contact the Match Manager if you would like to play in his game. This can also be done online via the Club website. It saves Match Managers so much time and effort from calling around to raise the team. Can I also request that out of courtesy, you reply to any email or message left, even if you cannot play. It only takes a minute to call or send an email or SMS (text).
Please do look at the website (www.crypticscricket.club) to review reports and results, and other items. All the latest Club news is posted here.
Very best regards,
Ed Montague
(Hon. General Secretary)
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