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ISLAND CRICKET PREPARING FOR NEW FULL SEASON

17/3/2021

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Ventnor's Steephill bowl set to host Fair Oak on May 1 2021.
AFTER months in national lockdown and only half a cricket season last year, it comes as a massive relief to all cricket lovers and clubs on the Island the prospect of a full season starting soon.
When the government gave the green light to allow outdoor team sports to begin, it was just the boost Island club cricket needed — knowing the sport should be able to start next month, assuming the ECB’s guidance is circulated in time. 
The word is it will be due next Monday, 22 March 2021, writes Jon Moreno, sports editor of the Isle of Wight County Press.
April will likely see the first friendlies played, with a ten-team Island League starting on either Saturday, May 8 or 15, according to the IW Cricket Board (IWCB), which has yet to ratify its plans.
This will not include Ventnor, Shanklin and Ryde, who will play in their respective regional leagues. They played in a one-off Island League with two divisions, which proved popular.
Ventnor play their first match at home to Fair Oak in Division 2 of the Southern Premier League, on May 1.
In the Hampshire League, Shanklin and Ryde I (Division 2) and Ryde II (Division 4 South), play their openers on May 8, with Oakley visiting Westhill and Redlynch & Hale buying an expensive ticket to Ryde. 
Although some discussions are still required, the IWCB plan to run two Island League divisions — the second being smaller and run on a 30-over format once the overlapping Island football season ends in June.
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One other plus is the retention of the September Cup, played on Sundays, which prolonged the season and also proved to be a hit last year, with Ryde and Ventnor tieing a dramatic final.
There will also be youth cricket leagues at U11, U13 and U15 levels, from mid-May and the return of kids’ cricket initiatives the All Stars and Dynamos.
The IWCB’s cricket development manager, Stuart Chatfield, said: “Off the back of last season’s successes, clubs are keen to get back playing again.  Everyone is looking forward to a good season.”
The ten Island League teams are Northwood I and II, Newport I and II, Cowes, Freshwater, St Helens, Shanklin II, Ryde III and Bembridge and Ryde Cavaliers, after Ryde Cavaliers signalled their intent to ditch Hampshire League status.
The first big fixture for an Island club will be when Ventnor visit the cradle of English cricket, for the Venous national Village Cup, on Sunday, April 24. They have been drawn away to one-time Lord’s finalists, Hambledon, in the opening round of the competition.
SPL3 side Hambledon play their home matches at Ridge Meadow, less than two miles from the historic Broadhalfpenny Down, where it is claimed cricket was first played in the 18th century.
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NEWCLOSE TO HOST VIPERS AND HAMPSHIRE SECONDS T20

17/3/2021

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NEWCLOSE County Cricket Ground on the Isle of Wight has pencilled in some interesting matches for the summer months ahead.
The Southern Vipers women’s team, based at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, will be bringing their squad to the Island on May 1 to play a warm up match in preparation for the ECB’s Rachael Hayhoe Flint Trophy, writes Jon Moreno if the Isle of Wight County Press.
The Vipers, who won the 50-over competition last year, will play a match by splitting their 22-woman squad, which comprises top players from Hampshire, Sussex and the surrounding minor counties.
“It will inspire the women’s and girls’ game on the Island for sure,” said Hugh Griffiths, of the IWCB.
“We don’t know what the guidelines are for spectators yet, but in an ideal world, there will be lots of girls and their parents there watching.”
On June 18, Newclose will also host a T20 seconds match between Hampshire and Middlesex — a regional group tie in the ECB First Class Counties Second XI T20 Trophy.
“The will predominantly feature pro cricketers. It will be a proper, competitive fixture,” Hugh added.
The MCC plan to make their annual tour of the Island, with matches against an IW Select XI at Ryde Cricket Club on June 28, against Ryde School on June 29, and versus and IW U17 side at Newclose on June 30. 
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SHANKLIN & GODSHILL ALL PAINTED UP FOR THE OFF

16/3/2021

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SHANKLIN & GODSHILL'S pavilion at Westhill has been painted up in readiness for the new season - but wait until you see the pictures of the renovated clubhouse interior and dressing rooms in a few weeks time.
The opening match at Westhill is due to be on Sunday 25 April when Ryde will be the visitors. Shanklin's first Hampshire League Division 2 game is a potentially tough one against Oakley, who face the prospect of a car journey to Westhill as the Island's High Speed Rail link (aka the Brading Bullet) will not be open in time for the 8 May 2021 showdown.
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2020 All Wight League action between Shanklin & Godshill and Ryde.
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