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Cup Match has come and gone, and people are still trying to stop me to discuss what transpired at the Wellington Oval last week. It was so embarrassing that I don’t even want to discuss it any more. There is no doubt that if St George’s have any plan...
DATE: Aug 07, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Even though Cup Match is just around the corner, I feel it is imperative that I address the Eastern Counties game between Cleveland and Bailey’s Bay, which ended in mayhem.
The game ended in a draw, with the scores level. By Eastern Counties rules, C...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
It is almost a year ago that Cleveland County trounced St David’s to end a 33-year wait and become Eastern Counties champions.
Many thought that even though Cleveland had accomplished this feat they would relinquish the trophy before the end of the ...
DATE: Jul 17, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Summer is here and normally cricket is over for the youngsters, but not this year.
This year the Bermuda Cricket Board has launched a XL Super Summer Under-14 series, which runs every Monday for the next four weeks.
This league has been put in pla...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
My, how time has flown by. A decade ago, the Bermuda cricket team made history by qualifying for the 2007 World Cup.
As the day approaches I’m sure many members of that team will reflect on the incredible feeling that they shared on July 7, 2005, whi...
DATE: Jul 03, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Not only did I play this past weekend, but I managed to get around to view a few matches and couldn’t help but notice how many coaches are actually still playing.
Part of me understands why we are still playing, while another part of me is questioni...
DATE: Jun 26, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
This week I want to talk about mental dominance in local cricket and what teams and individuals have to do to overcome the odds.
There are often teams that another side just can’t beat or a bowler that always gets you out, or a batsman that just dom...
DATE: Jun 19, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
It’s that time of the year when both Somerset and St George’s start planning for Cup Match.
Over the next few weeks both clubs will start training and having trials, which will assist them with their final selections, which takes place on July 25.
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DATE: Jun 12, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The Eastern Counties is little more than a month away and this week the Eastern Counties Cricket Association made some very bold changes in an effort to modernise their competition.
They’ve changed the allocation of overs and they’ve changed the rule...
DATE: Jun 05, 2015
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The cricket season is upon us and it is time for my predictions for the season.
As 50-over cricket begins this weekend I want to take a closer look at both divisions, to see who the favourites are to win, and who could end up being relegated.
Unlik...
DATE: May 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
