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Wellington Oval (final day of two): Somerset beat St George’s by eight wickets
Jekon Edness got his wish, a first Somerset victory at Wellington Oval in 34 years as he stepped down from the captaincy with a third victory in five years at the helm.
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DATE: Aug 01, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
OJ Pitcher, the St George’s captain, said his team’s poor shot selection was the reason behind their collective failure to set Somerset a challenging total in Cup Match at Wellington Oval.
Pitcher, who was leading the East Enders for the first time, ...
DATE: Aug 01, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
Fifty years ago today a talented 21-year-old left-arm medium pace bowler walked into Wellington Oval and announced himself on the Cup Match stage in a big way.
Clarence Parfitt stunned and delighted the crowd — depending which team you supported — as...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
Ever wondered which batsman has the best average, or who produced the most impressive bowling display by a colt? How about which batsman hold the record for highest last wicket partnership?
Well, our quick guide to the numbers behind the game will he...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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Cricket
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Cleveland are awaiting the Eastern Counties Cricket Association’s decision on their appeal hearing which was held on Monday night.
No decision was made at the end of the hearing and the Cleveland representatives present were told to expect an announc...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
Jekon Edness has extra incentive to go for a victory at Wellington Oval over the next two days, because this will be his last year as Somerset captain.
Edness confirmed this week that he will be stepping down after five years at the helm and would d...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, a host of talented Caribbean cricketers graced Cup Match.
These wonderfully gifted individuals each brought their own unique character, style and skills to the game. They included Colin Blades, Robert Hinds, Tyrone...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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The banners along Mullet Bay Road leading to Slip Road make a bold statement to the St George’s Cup Match team, the residents are desperate for a victory.
Messages like “don’t miss those catches” and “we want a victory” greet motorists as they enter...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott
Christian Burgess and Delray Rawlins have been named in the initial squad for the ICC Americas combine in September.
The pair will join players from Canada, United States and Surinam all trying to make the squad that will compete in the West Indies C...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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The St George’s selectors made six changes to their Cup Match team for the third straight year, dropping last year’s captain Oronde Bascome and bringing in one colt, Macai Simmons.
Five other players were recalled by the challengers. They are Treadw...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Lawrence Trott