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Janeiro Tucker bowed out of Cup Match in a manner befitting arguably the classic’s greatest player of all time.
The Somerset all-rounder ended his illustrious Cup Match career with a bang, curbing his natural aggressive instincts to achieve a maiden ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
After achieving a first victory at Wellington Oval in 34 years in last year’s Cup Match, champions Somerset have their sights on another rare feat.
The West Enders are on the verge of a third successive victory, something that has eluded them since 1...
DATE: Jul 27, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
This year’s Cup Match promises to be an emotional one for Jacobi Robinson.
The Somerset all-rounder has revealed that it will be his final appearance in the classic and hopes to bow out on a winning note as the champions bid for a third successive vi...
DATE: Jul 27, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Colts Cup Match seems to bring the very best out of Sheldon Caesar.
This year proved to be no exception as the 19-year-old Somerset seam bowler bagged match best figures of four for 16 to help the cup holders retain their title during Sunday’s rain-h...
DATE: Jul 26, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
The best fielder in this year’s Cup Match at Somerset Cricket Club will walk away laden with prizes.
Dennis Wainwright, the Safe Hands Award co-ordinator and former St George’s Cup Match wicketkeeper and captain, said the best fielder will receive $1...
DATE: Jul 26, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
The selection of Oronde Bascome in St George’s Cup Match team has not been met with universal approval in the East End.
The former captain has been recalled to the challenger’s team despite not featuring in the final trial match at Wellington Oval at...
DATE: Jul 26, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Somerset Cricket Club (Somerset won toss): Somerset beat St George’s by six wickets
Somerset tightened their grip on the Colts Cup Match trophy after handing rivals St George’s a six-wicket defeat in a rain-hit contest at Somerset Cricket Club yest...
DATE: Jul 25, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
“If it’s not broke, why fix it?”
That was the way Michael Corday, the chairman of the Somerset selection committee, summed up the champions’ decision to defend the cup with an unchanged team.
After Saturday’s final trial match at Somerset Cricket Clu...
DATE: Jul 25, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Temiko Wilson, the Western Stars wicketkeeper, said playing in Cup Match would be a “dream come true”.
Wilson is among those vying for a place in the St George’s team and if all goes accordingly hopes to fulfil an ambition of showcasing his talents a...
DATE: Jul 22, 2016
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Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Janeiro Tucker, Cup Match’s most prolific batsman, said he will take his guard for the final time in next week’s classic.
The Somerset all-rounder will retire from Cup Match at the age of 41 after the annual encounter to be played at Somerset Cricket...
DATE: Jul 21, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson