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NIMBYS PUT ADULT CRICKET AT COLEHILL UNDER THREAT

9/1/2023

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A historic Dorset cricket ground is under threat after neighbours - including an owner of a £1.5million home - complained of balls landing in their back garden and causing damage.
Colehill Cricket Club near Wimborne, was first established in 1905 and has been led by generations of local families ever since.
But when a large detached house bordering the pitch was purchased by a new owner in 2021, complaints were made about batsmen hitting sixes into her garden. 
Overall, it is thought that at least two neighbours had complained about balls landing on their property.  Another neighbour also claimed that her roof was damaged by a flying ball about six months ago. 
The pensioner, who asked not to be named, said: 'I have lived here for 30 years and never had an issue until recently. A ball damaged my roof which the club said they would pay for but I didn't hear anything. I know that a car has been hit before.'
Following these objections, the club's committee 'went mad' with health and safety measures to appease the unnamed 'newbie'.    
It soon became a rule that any player who hit a ball towards her side of the boundary would be immediately disqualified from the game. 
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But when cricketers responded by boycotting the club, they instead planned on building a £15,000, 26ft high by 157ft long netted fence to protect the complainant's home.
This however was deemed too expensive, so the committee instead informed the club captain, George Taylor, that the grounds will be closed for adult cricket for good.
Youth cricket can continue on the ground on the basis that boys and girls can't hit a hook shot as far as an adult.  
Local, Gemma Elliott, expressed that the idea of Colehill no longer being a part of the community 'would be wrong'.
She said: 'I grew up opposite the cricket pitch. It's been part of Colehill for as long as I can remember and it would be wrong to see it go. There's always someone trying to change something to their needs.' 
Resident Stephanie Roberts also said: 'How very selfish of the complainant to think they have the right to dictate to this wonderful community sports and recreational facility.
'Perhaps they should move elsewhere rather than have the audacity to expect the cricket club to change.'
 The decision has caused outrage among local residents and a petition started by the club captain has already garnered almost 10,000 signatures. 
Mr Taylor, 26, who has played cricket at the club for 14 years, argues that the sport is being destroyed by a 'not in my back garden' mentality.
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The chartered accountant also claimed that he had 'never known a serious issue with balls' during all those years. 
The club captain, George Taylor, said: 'When the land was gifted to the club in the early 20th century, there was a covenant stating cricket had to be played there.  Two years ago a neighbour moved in and started complaining about the balls hitting her fence and going into her property.
'We didn't play there last year because we were hugely unhappy with that rule. It was ridiculous. We went to the bottom of the league because of all the trial and tribulations.
'When they decided to suspend adult cricket, there was no forum or debate - they didn't give any of us members notice.
'Some of the players texted me saying, "please don't tell me this is the end". That put a bit of fire in my belly.'
The club captain emphasised that there is no other cricket club in Colehill and if it was closed there would be a 'slow death for that community'. 
A spokesman for the Committe for Colehill Sports & Social club stressed that a ground of its size relies on 'having understanding neighbours' who can accept occasional inconveniences. It really resonates with public opinion that this "not in my back yard" mentality is taking over.'
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The spokesman added: It had made the decision to ban adult cricket 'with a heavy heart'.
The club stressed that a ground of its size relies on 'having understanding neighbours who are prepared to accept the occasional inconvenience' and want to 'embrace living next to a cricket ground'. 
But it was said that while there are many neighbours who adopt this, others 'want to adopt a "compensation culture"'.
In a statement it said: 'In recent years it has become apparent that the risks of ball strikes at Colehill were increasing and that we need to take action to mitigate the risks involved.
It is thought that at least two neighbours had complained about balls landing on their property
'We have carried out various activities to mitigate any risk including the moving of pitches to one side of the square and by imposing a rule that any ball hit over the fence would result in a dot ball rather than a six.
'We have applied and received planning permission to erect a high fence on the road side of the ground. This has so far cost £3,500 with a further cost of circa £13,000 being required to complete the work.
'As a club we have approached the ECB who offered no support in any way and we were investigating funding options when we started to have issues from other neighbouring properties.'  
The club continued: 'Our insurance premiums have more than trebled in the last three years and it is becoming more difficult to source the type of insurance we need.
'Without protection to all areas of the ground by means of high netting at a cost of £35,000, we don't believe it is viable to continue with adult cricket and face constant complaints and claims from those neighbours who choose not to embrace us.' 
This article has been reproduced from the Daily Mail.
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HAMPSHIRE LEAGUE 'TEAM OF THE SEASON' ANNOUNCED

5/1/2023

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Three members of Compton & Chandlers Ford’s title winning side are named in the 2022 Hampshire League Division 1 ‘team of the season.’
They are the club’s Zimbabwean import Tinashe Chimbambo, all-rounder Andy Gorty and seamer Matt Scorey. 
Chimbambo is one of three foreign nationals picked alongside South Africans Tyler Silvester and Cape Town based Keegan Fortune.
The Division 1 select team is -
Tom Arnold [Bramshaw] 1152 runs
+ Jez Bulled [Fareham & Crofton) 755 runs + 18 dismissals
Stuart Downs [Burridge] 35 wickets
Keegan Fortune [Hythe & Dibden] 764 runs and 32 wickets
Andy Gorty [Compton & Chandler’s Ford] 412 runs and 31 wickets 
Alex Nippard [Parley] 652 runs
Matt Scorey [Compton & Chandler’s Ford] 37 wickets
Tyler Silvester [Old Basing] 719 runs and 28 wickets
Oli Southon [Fareham & Crofton] 434 runs and 42 wickets 
Tinashe Chimbambo [Compton & Chandler’s Ford] 951 runs
Matt Young [Hythe & Dibden) 649 runs + 15 dismissals
12th man/Water boy: Tom Kent [Fareham & Crofton]

* The Division 2 will be announced as soon as the selection panel is reconvened.
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ZIM RUN GUN SET FOR 2023 RETURN TO SHEPHERDS FLOCK

1/1/2023

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ns Compton & Chandlers’ Ford have some bad news for their Hampshire Cricket League opponents – their free scoring Zimbabwean batsman Tinashe Chimbambo is returning for a second summer season at Shepherd’s Lane.
He plundered 951 runs at 95.10 to help CCF to their first title, hitting four centuries, besides featuring prominently in the club’s coaching activities.  He is currently in New Zealand playing for Hawera in the Taranaki League based around New Plymouth.
Like his Compton team-mates, Chimbambo had hoped to be playing Southern Premier League Division 3 cricket this summer, but well chronicled issues with the Shepherd’s Lane outfield led to promotion from the Hampshire League being denied.
CCF captain Alex Spearing said: “We are delighted to welcome back Tinashe as player/coach for the 2023 season. To be able to keep hold of a player of his quality is a real statement of intent for the club that we are serious about defending our Hampshire league title and getting promotion into the SPL.
“Tinashe had a huge impact off the field last year helping to coach the first team and working with our younger players so we are looking forward to him continuing this work and are excited about the progress we can make this year.” 

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PETERSFIELD SPORT SADDENED BY BOB PULLIN PASSING

24/12/2022

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The late Bob Pullin (centre left) pictured with long standing Petersfield team-mates Colin Greetham, Roy Passingham and Norman Coleshill at Jim Smallbone's Memorial Match in June 2022.
​Talented Petersfield sportsman Bob Pullin, who played cricket and rugby for the town teams from the late Sixties and into the 1980s, has died aged 82.  He coped with a form of leukaemia for years but contracted pneumonia in his final weeks.
A prolific run scoring opening batsman, he played scrum-half for Hampshire’s county rugby team and, away from his prowess on the sporting field, was Estates Manager at Broadlands in Romsey and later Hever Castle in North Kent.  He knew King Charles III well through his work at the Lord Mountbatten estate.
Bob joined Petersfield in the late 60s and, after studying at Loughborough University, taught at Bedales and Churcher’s College, playing cricket alongside John Hull, Brian Firkins, Roy Passingham, Codge Greetham, and Barry Milner- Smith and others.
A firm advocate for the traditions of the game, he was a strong competitor on the field, but always courteous to opponents and officials. He played at The Heath for over 20 years and captained Petersfield for a number of seasons, frequently topping the batting averages.
He enjoyed a phenomenal 1974 season, scoring well over 1,000 runs and topping the County Division 1 averages and later played a pivotal role as Petersfield won promotion into the Southern League. 
Long time team-mate and frequent opening partner John Wolfe recalled: “Bob was very well organised batsman. Sound in defence, quick to spot the bad ball, and a ruthless accumulator of runs once he got set.
“A fine all-round athlete, he was a good fielder in any position. He also snaffled some important wickets bowling misleadingly innocuous gentle medium pace.
Bob had not been well in recent years, but his family made sure that he was able to pay one last visit to The Heath in June when he met up many of his former Petersfield cricketing colleagues at the memorial match for another of his long standing team-mates, Jim Smallbone, who died in March 2021. 
His funeral is in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday January 5.
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ALL CONQUERING TWYFORD'S DIV 4 NORTH CLEAN SWEEP

21/12/2022

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Standing (from left): Tom Crowley, Josh Jablonkski, Cam Park, Steve Berryman,Scott Wilson Malcolm Berryman (umpire). Seated: Ralf Featherstonhaugh, Tom Watson, Dan Watson, Alex Reidy (captain), Nick Moreland, Tom Ducker, Wyatt Brennan.
All conquering Twyford swept to the Hampshire League Division 4 North title with an unblemished record, winning all 15 matches with a side whose average age was regularly under 25 years of age.
Their points per match average was 23.13 (out of 24) and on three separate occasions they bowled opposition sides out for less than 100.
Aircraft pilot Cameron Park was flying high with bat and ball all summer long, getting his wings after scoring 509 runs and taking 27 wickets.
Park made an unbeaten 113 against Holybourne plus three scores of 50 or more and, with the ball, twice celebrated six-wicket hauls.
Steve Berryman (464) and Tom Crowley (409) both scored over 400 runs, while skipper Alex Reidy's 25 wicket tally included two five-wicket hauls.
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PETERSFIELD DIV 3 NORTH PROMOTION A SHORE THING

19/12/2022

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Petersfield are on the way back after several seasons in the wilderness and will play Hampshire League Division 2 cricket next summer on account of finishing runners-up in Division 3 North, where they won 14 of their 17 matches.
Henry Shore powered his way to the divisional batting award with 719 runs, which included a career-best 185 against OTs & Romsey III. He also made hundreds against Colden Common, Hartley Wintney and Ramsdell, narrowly missing a fifth ton with 94 against Hungerford.  Shore also weighed in with 20 wickets.
David Marshall wasn't far behind with 658 runs, while James Walton (425), wicketkeeper Tom Sherry (384) and Ben Anscombe (339) did their bit.  Chris Russell (25) and Nathan Barlow (21) were the leading wicket takers.
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COLDEN COMMON LOOK AHEAD TO 2023 SEASON

10/11/2022

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​Colden Common are looking to enhance their playing strength for the 2023 cricket season, which will see their first team playing in Hampshire League Division 3 and the seconds in Division six.
They also play occasional Sunday afternoon friendlies, with the club based in the leafy surroundings of Colden Common Park on an ever improving pitch. .
They will be commencing indoor practice nets early in the new year.
Club details are on www.coldencommoncc.play-cricket.com 
If you are interested in joining the club please contact any of the following :
Geoff Edwards on 07946 648011
Matt Burrows on 07824 632192
Colin Hutton on 07761 250832
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TOM ARNOLD & OLI SOUTHON LAND TOP DIVISON 1 AWARDS

8/11/2022

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Tom Arnold 1,152 runs in Bramshaw's debut County 1 season.
Bramshaw’s Tom Arnold rattled off five centuries along with four more scores of fifty or more to win the Hampshire League Division 1 batting award with a phenomenal 1,152 runs  
His top score of 181 came against Portsmouth II at St Helen’s, Southsea in mid-July, while he also made 148 (v Old Basing), and other hundreds v Fareham & Crofton, Old Basing and relegated Tichborne Park.
Batting 31 times in all cricket this summer, Arnold made exactly 2,000 runs, six tons and 14 half-centuries. It was Bramshaw’s first season in the top flight of HL cricket.
Arnold sits third in the all-time list of run scorers in a season, his 1152 having been surpassed by Charles Forward, with 1264 runs for Romsey in 1995, and Peter Tugwell, who made one run less (1263) for Burridge that same season.
Leading Division 1 batsmen: Tom Arnold (Bramshaw) 1152, * Tinache Chimbambo (Compton & Chandler’s Ford) 851, * Keegan Fortune (Hythe & Dibden) 764, Jeremy Bulled (Fareham & Crofton) 755, * Tyler Sylvester (Old Basing) 719, Alex Nippard (Parley) 652, Matt Young (Hythe & Dibden) 649, Tom Kent (Fareham & Crofton) 628, Will Fisher (Compton & Chandler’s Ford) 606.
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Oli Southon (above) marked his return to Fareham & Crofton, his home town club, after brief spells with the Hampshire Academy and Burridge with a 42-wicket haul, which secured the Division 1 bowling prize.
He took five wickets 9on three occasions, with a best 6-22 against relegated St Cross Symondians III.
Matt Scorey enjoyed 37 successes with the ball for champions Compton & Chandler’s Ford, with Stuart Downs taking 35 for Burridge II.  
Hythe & Dibden’s South African import Keegan Fortune added 32 wickets to the 606 runs he made for the Waterside club.
Leading Division 1 bowlers: Oli Southon (Fareham & Crofton) 42, Matt Scorey (Compton & Chandler’s Ford) 37, Stuart Downs (Burridge II) 35, * Keegan Fortune (Hythe & Dibden) 32, Andy Gorty (Compton & Chandler’s Ford) 31, Nathan Vincent (Alton II) 31.
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POOLE TOWN, DORSET PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

15/9/2022

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POOLE TOWN are Dorset Premier League champions for the first time since 2014 - that despite losing two of their opening four matches in May.  A 14-match unbeaten run swept them to the title.
Badrul  Allam (469 runs, inc 129* at Puddletown), Jordan Betts (407), Lewis Marais (322) and Richard Armstrong (289) led the way with the bat, while Joey Wormington (33 wickets) and the evergreen Joe Wilson (31) spearheaded the Dolphins' attack, along with Scott Bellamy (25) and Dan Jackson (24) 
Runners-up Wimborne & Colehill had triple centurion Ben Brigden (674) as leading DPL run scorer, with Sam Goodhew's 38-wicket haul winning the bowling award for Bere Regis.
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ALL CONQUERING TWYFORD IN DIVISION 4 NORTH 15-WIN

11/9/2022

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Standing: from left): Tom Crowley, Josh Jablonkski, Cam Park, Steve Berryman, Scott Wilson, Malcolm Berryman (umpire). Front: Ralf Featherstonhaugh, Tom Watson, Dan Watson, Alex Reidy (captain), Nick Moreland, Tom Ducker,  Wyatt Brennan.

All conquering Twyford swept to the Hampshire League Division 4 North title with an unblemished record, winning all 15 matches with a side whose average age was regularly under 25 years of age.
Their points per match average was 23.13 (out of 24) and on three separate occasions they bowled opposition sides out for less than 100.
Aircraft pilot Cameron Park was flying high with bat and ball all summer long, getting his wings after scoring 509 runs and taking 27 wickets.
Park made an unbeaten 113 against Holybourne plus three scores of 50 or more and, with the ball, twice celebrated six-wicket hauls.  Steve Berryman (464) and Tom Crowley (409) both scored over 400 runs, while skipper Alex Reidy's 25 wicket tally included two five-wicket hauls.
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EAST WOODHAY CELEBRATE LEAGUE AND CUP DOUBLE

29/8/2022

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What a bank holiday weekend its been for East Woodhay, crowned Hampshire League Division 2 champions on August 27, then Cyril Thompson T20 Cup winners at May's Bounty, Basingstoke, two days later.
The weekend was a personal triumph for South African teenager Ben Hummel, a gap year student at nearby Cheam school, who cracked a career-best 233 (5 sixes and 35 fours) and shared a massive 369-run third-wicket stand with Barnaby Talbot-Williams (135) as East Woodhay piled up 420-4 at relegated Sparsholt, who replied with 120.  The 300-run win ensured East Woodhay pipped Ferndown Wayfarers to the title.
Seeing the ball like a proverbial football, Hummel then hit a man-of-the-match 86 as EW posted 182-5 (Joe Lawrence 33*, Adam Barnes 23) before restricting Aldermaston Rugby Club to 129-7 (AK Sakakan 33, Madden Sharma 21, Rakita Parera 20) to win the Cyril Thompson Cup

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MANNY (13) HITS UNBEATEN CENTURY TO EARN HOOK VICTORY

24/8/2022

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Thirteen years old Manny Lumsden was the toast of Hook & Newnham Basics’ fourths after his unbeaten century turned the tables on Whitchurch and set up a three-wicket victory for his side at Stratton Park.
Prospects appeared bleak for Hook when they slumped to 46-5 in response to a competitive Whitchurch total of 211-9 (Jack Dancer 78, Oli Webster 4-28).
But Manny, left, who plays for Hampshire Under-14s, belied his tender years and took up the challenge of turning the match on its head with an undefeated 115 off 102 balls.
Lumsden, whose father Audley was a prominent full-back for Bath and Gloucester in top English Premiership rugby, firstly shared an 83-run sixth-wicket stand with 12 years old, wicketkeeper Dan Corbett (17) to lift Hook’s reply to 129-6.
He then added another 69 with Charlie Bland (23), which took Hook to the brink of a remarkable win which retained the club’s Division 4 North status.
Hook & Newnham Basics are the second highest placed fourth team in the pyramid behind St Cross Symondians.

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LEWIS McMANUS LEAVES HANTS FOR NORTHANTS FULL-TIME

1/8/2022

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Hampshire Cricket have announced that wicketkeeper-batter Lewis McManus has signed a permanent deal with Northamptonshire, effective immediately.
The 27-year-old had been on loan with Northamptonshire and has now joined them permanently. He will play against Hampshire in next Tuesday's Royal London Cup tie at Newclose on the Isle of Wight.
McManus was a student at Clayesmore School in Dorset. He is a product of the Club’s pathway system and was handed his First XI debut in 2015 in a County Championship game against Yorkshire at Headingley.
In 2016, McManus recorded his maiden century for the Club, registering an unbeaten 132 against Surrey in the County Championship.
He became an important member of the squad, keeping wicket in all three formats of the game, and was part of the side that won the 2018 Royal London One-Day Cup at Lord’s and qualified for the 2021 Vitality Blast Finals Day.
Hampshire’s Director of Cricket, Giles White said: “Lewis has been a fantastic servant to the Club and an incredibly popular player; we will miss him. On behalf of everyone at the Hampshire I’d like to thank him for his contributions over the years and wish him the best with his move to Northamptonshire.”
Lewis McManus said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a player over the last decade at Hampshire. I have made great friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I supported Hampshire as a boy, so to play for the Club was a privilege. I am extremely grateful to the fans, players and coaches for their support over the years. Now, I’m excited about my future with Northamptonshire and I wish Hampshire all the very best.”
In total, Lewis made 153 appearances for Hampshire across all formats, scoring a total of 3,113 runs with 176 catches and 36 stumpings.

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HURSLEY PARK'S 21-YEAR WAIT FOR SILVERWARE IS OVER

1/8/2022

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It's been a long time coming but Hursley Park cricketers have their first piece of silverware on the table in 21 years after carrying off the Winchester & District Midweek League title.
They remained throughout the T20 season and also reached the semi-final of the Tichborne Trophy.
Hursley Park
Standing: Gary Smith (Scorer), Will Flynn, Nick Wheeler, A Bryant, Oliver Bailey, Khaj Sharma, Kumo Sharma, Sam O'Brien, Bill Conroy (Umpire). Seated: Tom Flynn, Matt Dowling, Tim Bacon, Henry Sparks, Jenson Bishop.
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DORSET 50s - NEARLY MEN AGAIN

22/7/2022

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Dorset 50s
Nearly men again ! That's Dorset, who have finished in fourth place in the south group and missed out on qualification for the knockout phase of the ECB 50-plus County Championships
They had to win their final match against Hampshire yesterday to progress, but a close run two-wicket defeat left them adrift of Cornwall for the last 16 qualifying place.
Alex Allum (353) and Jim Ryall (301) were leading batsmen, while skipper Joey Wilson took 15 wickets.
Dorset 50s
Standing (from left): David Humphreys, Gary French, Mike Stonier, Mike Collinge, Steve Gerety, Jim Ryall, Krish Subramanian.  Front: Mike Harper, Joe Wilson, Ian Paulley, Alex Allum, Martin Miller.
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LYMINGTON KIDS LIFT HAMPSHIRE UNDER-11 CUP CROWN

17/7/2022

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LYMINGTON won the Hampshire Under-11 Alan Rowe Trophy by defeating Tichborne Park by 38 runs in the final at Trojans, successfully defending 112-5 by bowling their Alresford cup final opponents out for 74.
Chay Howell caught the eye with bat and ball for Lymington, top scoring with 26 before taking 2-14. William Savill responded for Tichborne. taking 2-12 and making 22 runs.
Tristen Nudding, with superb figures of 4-25, and Daniel Salter (3-18) starred with the ball.
Match details: https://lymington.play-cricket.com/website/results/5470252
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NEW FOREST CA CUP FINAL DATES ANNOUNCED

15/7/2022

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The New Forest CA's Presidents Cup final between holders Fawley and New Milton will be played at the Chapter & TM Ground (aka Holbury) on Monday week, July 25.
The Stone Cup final between Lyndhurst & Ashurst and Pylewell Park is at Burley on Friday July 29.
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RORY KEEPS HIS COOL IN ST CROSS ECB UNDER-15 CUP WIN

4/7/2022

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​Rory Kilpatrick kept his nerve during a batting collapse to hit an unbeaten 41 and guide St Cross Symondians to a five-wicket ECB Under-15 Cup victory over Wimborne & Colehill at the Green Jackets Ground.
After bowling Wimborne out for 88, Hampshire champions St Cross appeared to be cruising towards victory at 51-1 – but they promptly lost three wickets without adding a single run.
Kilpatrick, who had been batting well with Jack Roberts (19), later found a reliable partner in Oliu Knight (12) and together they knocked off the remaining runs.
Earlier, Harry Cross (3-20) and Arthur Molden (2-6) reduced Wimborne to 34-5. Fred Boger (36) boosted the visitors’ score.
St Cross now face a trip to Somerset for the ECB south and west regional play-offs on July 25.

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LONGPARISH IN ONE-WICKET WIN THRILLER ON ISLE-OF-WIGHT

29/6/2022

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​LONGPARISH, who lie 12th in Hampshire League Division 1 after Callum Giles (73) had inspired a dramatic one-wicket win at Ryde.
Standing (from left): Ben Gardner, Jordan Blackmore, Jack Ashmore, Sam Gardner, Nathan Smith, Toby Trinder.  Front: Chris Clarke, Zac Allen, William Samways, Callum Giles. Michael Taplin.
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MOTTISFONT'S GOLDEN OLDIES WIN WEST 4 THRILLER

29/6/2022

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Mottisfont (from left): Ian Bradwell (56 years). Graham Blake (69), Craig Proctor (37). Richard Blake (37). Edwin Moody (64). Steve Godwin (54) Front: Jalpan Patel (41). Ian Jerram (65). Graham Collins (59). Darryl Lawrence (27), Pete Southwell (70).

There’s nothing like a bit of experience when it comes to winning a tight cricket match – and Mottisfont’s ‘Dad’s Army of a team had plenty of that when they beat Laverstock & Ford by one run in a Hampshire League Division 4 West thriller.
The Font sent out a team with a combined age of 579 years, one player aged 70, three in their mid to late 60s and there more of 54 years or more.
Richard Blake (47 runs) and Ian Bradwell (34) top scored in Mottifont’s 155-9, Laverstock finishing one short at 154 all out, 
Bradwell completed a fine day’s work with figures of 3-38, while Blake, Proctor and Patel took two wickets each.
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SOUTH WILTS THIRDS IN BIZARRE RUN-OUT HAT-TRICK

27/6/2022

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South Wilts thirds suffered a bizarre and somewhat rare hat-trick of run outs in the penultimate over of their Hampshire League Division 2 match against East Woodhay at Bemerton.
With three balls of the 44th over of their innings remaining, South Wilts were handily placed at 209-5.
Off the fourth ball Freddie Sharlow was run out attempting a second run (210-6).
Next ball skipper Tom Pearce, who had made 45, was run out was non-striker and when new batter Rebecca Blake ran past him.
Then off the very last ball, Amila Maduragoda was run out as he too attempted a second run.
Ironically, the 45th over was a maiden, South Wilts closing  at 211-8, with extras top scoring with 50.
East Woodhay went on to win by four wickets, batting themselves out of trouble at 135-6.
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SOUTH WILTS U15s WIN 677-RUN THRILLER ... BY ONE RUN !

21/6/2022

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Harry Shardlow and William Welch hit centuries before South Wilts’ pulled off a one-run victory over  Purton in a remarkable Wiltshire Under-15 League match at Bemerton which produced a staggering 677 runs and with the outcome in doubt until the very last ball.
Sharlow, with two sixes and 20 fours in his unbeaten 150, shared two significant partnerships, initially 171 with Welch (104) and then 150 with Alex Vincent (49) as South Wilts posted 339-7 in 40 overs.
With Adam Davison scoring 136, Purton hit back hard and eventually needed two runs to win off the last ball, which George Nash arrowed through the stumps of Cavan Bramwell (37) to give South Wilts a one-run win.  Purton closed an agonising 338-7.
South Wilts scorer Adrian James completed a marathon day with the books, starting at 10am with the U13s and not finishing until 7.10pm when stumps were drawn on the Purton thriller.  
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BIG BEN CHIMES WITH 120* IN UNDER-17 KERRY CUP

16/6/2022

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Ben Rogers hit an unbeaten 120 to power Bournemouth to a 51-run victory over neighbours Parley in the HCB Under-17 Kerry Cup.  
His century contained four sixes and 12 fours and came in a hefty second-wicket stand with Conor Smith (40) as Bournemouth posted 181-4 before restricting Parley to 130-9 (Kieran Laird 43).
Second round draw: Alton v Trojans, Hursley Park v Bournemouth, Hambledon v Aldershot, Compton & Chandler's Ford v Havant or Petersfield, Rowledge v Hartley Wintney, Sparsholt v Hedge End or Winchester District, Totton & Eling v Bashley (Rydal).
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RYDE'S OSCAR-WINNING 305-RUN VICTORY CHASE

12/6/2022

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Oscar Vandecastle 138* is a winner [Dave Reynolds]
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Tichborne Park opener George Ayling (pictured) thought he was on a winner after smashing a career-best 155, including 11 sixes and 11 fours, off the Ryde attack in a Hampshire League Division 1 run fest at Harding Shute.
He scored just of half of Tichborne Park’s towering 304 all out – but it wasn’t enough !
Ayling found himself upstaged by 16-year old Oscar Vandecastle, who struck an unbeaten 138 to sweep Ryde to a remarkable one-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare.
The teenager hit two sixes and 13 fours, carefully shepherding Ryde from 227-8 and into a winning position.  Ryde’s last two wickets added 78 runs.  It was their first win of the season.
Compton & Chandler's Ford now top Division 1 after an emphatic 119-run win at Odiham & Greywell coincided with Old Basing losing.

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COMPTON SIGN ZIMBABWEAN FOR POTENTIAL TITLE PUSH

5/6/2022

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Standing (from left): Ollie I’anson, Toby Gray, George McCarthy, Tinashe Chimbambo, Will Fisher, Fawwaz Anjum.  Front: Scott Spearing, Mat Scorey, Alex Spearing, Andy Gorty, Ethan Sharpe. 

Four wins from their opening five matches has taken Compton & Chandler’s Ford to within three points of Old Basing at the top of Hampshire League Division 1.
Powerful batting has enabled CCF to post totals of 275-plus on three separate occasions, with Will Fisher and Jameel Khan each scoring centuries.
Compton have just signed 33-year old Zimbabwean Tinashe Chimbambo, who plays franchise  cricket for Mountaineers and made 89 on debit against Longparish last weekend.
Results –
Compton & Chandler’s Ford 337-8 (Fisher 137*, Gorty 69, Jassal 47) beat Portsmouth 208 (Gorty 6-53, Rathod 3-28) by 129 runs.
Compton & Chandler’s Ford 227-8 (Rathod 68, Fisher 42) beat Winton 225-9 (Gorty 4-25) by two wickets.
Compton & Chandler’s Ford 95 (Power 5-23) lost to Tichborne Park 96-4 by six wickets.
Compton & Chandler’s Ford 275-9 (Khan 112*, Gorty 57, A Spearing 30) beat Alton II 144 (Sundram 3-37) by 131 runs.
Compton & Chandler’s Ford 294-8 (Chimbambo 89, Gorty 55, Sharpe 49, Spearing 37*) beat Longparish 111 (Anjum 4-25, Fisher 4-23) by 183 runs.
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