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Australia Over 70s in England: A fantastic tour!

July and August, 2018

List of Contents

Item Page

A note from the VCA President, Kerry Emery 1

A note from the Captain, Ian Petherick 2

The Touring Party 5

Match reports

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Match 1: v Hertfordshire 6

Match 2: v Essex 13

Match 3: v Norfolk/Suffolk 19

Match 4: v Chairman’s Eleven 24

Match 5: First ODI v England 29

Match 6: v Worcestershire 35

Match 7: v Gloucestershire/Warwickshire 43

Match 8: v Wales 48

Match 9: Second ODI v England 53

Match 10: v Sussex 59

Match 11: v Kent 66

Match 12: v Surrey 72

Match 13: Third ODI v England 78

Tour Statistics Summary 86

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A note from the VCA President, Kerry Emery

Australian Over 70’s Cricketers have had an amazing journey during 2018. Firstly we played

host to our English counterparts in February and March in a very successful series which was

won by the Arthur Pritchard led side 3 nil. Many of the players from this victorious team

joined the touring party which travelled to the UK in July and August to try to retain the

‘silver ashes’. Alas, it was not to be and in a very evenly fought series our team, led by

Captain Ian Petherick lost 2 – 1 despite a magnificent innings of 140 by the Captain in the

final ODI.

Congratulations to all players who joined the team whether here in Australia or England.

We welcomed the tour reports and the wonderful stories of your journey. You have been

great ambassadors for the Veterans Cricket movement in both countries. Special thanks to

partners who joined the tour and to Lindsay Fisher the Team Manager for the great

supporting roles they have played. May you all continue to enjoy your cricket and the

camaraderie.

Kerry Emery

President

Kerry Emery VCA Sponsor

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A note from the Captain, Ian Petherick

Eighteen players, seven partners, and Manager Lindsay comprised the third Veterans’

Cricket Australia Over 70’s touring party to the UK. This was the first tour with VCA for

many, and everybody was meeting somebody for the first time. A harmonious touring party

is essential for a successful tour. Such were the personalities of the group that we jelled

quickly to form a top class outfit. None of us could have imagined we’d lose Harry to severe

injury after just the first week. Harry – you were often in our thoughts. We missed you.

With the human dynamics on our side, our aims were always to play attractive cricket, and

work towards maintaining the formula we’d established for our scoring rate, when singles

were eagerly sought and fast twos taken instead of slow ones. Looking at our County

scores, the most common score was 225 from 45 overs, which was our formula score. All

our batsmen had several enterprising knocks. This was an early tour hope of mine where all

members would have multiple successes. We played to win, with losses accepted in a

sporting manner. Learn from a loss and move on. Our application to the fundamentals led

to eight dominating wins with a single loss by one run. A great team result in anybody’s

language.

Our medium quick bowlers were a handful while the ball was swinging. How would you be

– two quicks took five wicket hauls. Unfortunately, we played on very abrasive wickets

compared with back home, resulting in a battered and worn-out ball for long periods of

play. The spin bowlers enjoyed their bowling opportunities, frequently with deadly effect –

one five wicket haul.

Our three wicketkeepers had probably the hardest job of all to adjust to the changes that

English wickets presented. The ball shot off the wicket so often below knee height,

presenting a massive challenge to the flexibility of our young 70 year olds! Despite the

challenges, there were many catches and stumping dismissals that we will all remember.

Congratulations fellows.

We agreed that, as a team, we would socialise with our hosts. From Day 1, this came

naturally to us as our hosts were outstanding. They obviously enjoyed our company which

was mutual. For the Aussie first-timers, I knew you would have no idea how good an English

“tea” was!

Our introductions were novel to the Poms, which compounded the confusion of the

Gibsonian world, and the fact an Aussie side would have a representative from Tasmania! I

loved all the presentations at night. It brought so much good feeling among those gathered.

How privileged we were to be the first Aussie Over 70 side to play Wales in an International

at the beautiful Abergavenny. We dominated the day and have our name on the Perpetual

Trophy for future sides to defend. We bussed home that night, still in tune with the Welsh

choir!

Now the three UK ODI’s. In the first game, we knew we were down on a good score.

Bowlers, please, come to the fore. Our prayers were answered. What an all-round bowling

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performance. We snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. One up! What a feeling. We

knew it was hurting the Poms. How did they blow it?

ODI 2. All I remember is we chased leather for a long time, far and wide. We had many a

chance which slipped through or passed. We chased 271 which proved to be just 22 short

despite a 101 opening partnership. One all.

ODI 3. Except for an over from the captain, our bowling was tighter than ODI 2, with England

being kept to 251 with only 6 wickets down. Our batting is still a bit of a blur to me but I see

the third wicket produced 126 and it came down to just needing 6 off the last over. Easy,

we have it won! The wonderful uncertainties of this great game of cricket rears its ugly

head. We score 1 run, lose 2 wickets, and lose by 4. Unbelievable, but true. England regain

the Silver Ashes 2-1.

In closing, I say thank you to each and every touring member, playing or non-playing. Your

total support at all times, together with Lindsay’s capable and dedicated managerial skills,

allowed me to enjoy being your captain. To all the English and Welsh players and

administrators, thank you for hosting us, providing us with great grounds, and upholding the

spirit of the game.

To the next touring team, whoever that may include, you will travel and “live your dream”

as we have done.

Ian Petherick (Tour Captain)

Australian Over 70’s Cricket Team, UK Tour August 2018

Before the second ODI at Horsham: Mickey Swain and Ian Petherick

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The stand-out performances with bat and ball were:

Batting:

Ian Petherick 423 runs Average 47 Strike Rate 77

Including century 140

John Stackpoole 316 runs Average 39.5 Strike Rate 85

Alan Reid 309 runs Average 34 Strike Rate 89.5

Tom Wood 272 runs Average 68 Strike Rate 92

Bowling:

Tom Wood 15 wickets Average 15 4.4 runs per over

Ron Kasputtis 14 wickets Average 13 2.7 runs per over

Phil Smith 12 wickets Average 19 3.3 runs per over

Bruce Pooley 11 wickets Average 18 4 runs per over

5 wickets in an innings:

Tim Spear 7.4 overs 5 for 11

Phil Smith 8.2 overs 5 for 17

Bruce Pooley 9 overs 5 for 54

The team for the first One Day International

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The Touring Party

Ian Petherick (Captain)

Colin Cooke

John and Patricia Costello

Robin and Vicki Court

Roger and Ann Edmunds

Ian A Gibson

Ian B and Helen Gibson

Stirling Hamman

Ron Kasputtis and June

Thornhill

Wavell and Shirley

McPherson

Bruce Pooley

Alan Reid

Phil and Margaret Smith

Harry Solomons

Tim Spear

John Stackpoole

John Terrell

Tom Wood

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Lindsay Fisher (Team Manager)

The touring team at Waltham Abbey

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Match 1: v Hertfordshire

Monday, 30 July 2018

The lead up

In April this year Veterans Cricket Australia had the onerous task of choosing a combined

over 70s team to represent Australia for a month-long tour of England and Wales from late

July 2018. Eighteen players, with at least one representative from each of the nation’s six

states, were eventually chosen. It was a difficult task owing to the increasing strength of

veterans cricket in Australia and because of our country’s growing standing on the world

stage for over 50s, over 60s and over 70s cricket. This latest over 70s tour, taking in mainly

the lower half of England as well as Abergavenny (Wales), will involve a total of 13 matches

– 10 county matches and three One Day Internationals against England.

HERTFORDSHIRE

Background

Often abbreviated as Herts, Hertfordshire is a county about an hour’s drive north of London.

Once a thriving market town in medieval agricultural times dating back to the ninth century,

it is now a key administrative service centre for Greater London. The district’s gently rolling

countryside takes in the wooded valley of the River Colne. Famous people from

Hertfordshire include Formula 1 world racing car champion Lewis Hamilton, former Cape

colony (South African) Prime Minister Cecil Rhodes, and Spice girl Geri Halliwell.

Host club for Australia’s Over 70s match against Hertfordshire was the Tring Park Cricket

Club. Founded in 1874, the club is part of the Home Counties Premier League, while its

ground has in the past hosted a Women’s World Cup match and List-A matches played by

Northamptonshire.

Hertfordshire’s motto: Trust and fear not… and its flag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counties_of_England

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List-A_cricket

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northamptonshire_County_Cricket_Club

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Match report

The excitement was building as the team arrived at the Tring Park Cricket Club for the first game of the tour. The weather which had been hot and dry making the ground dry and hard, had changed with the arrival of the Aussie team in the UK. After the rain, today was overcast but fine.

The scene at Tring Park

Captain, Ian Petherick (Queensland) won the toss and after a brief pitch inspection sent the opposition in. The pitch was hard under the top layer which was decidedly damp. A good toss to win!

Tim Spear (Victoria) opened the bowling and much to the surprise of everyone had a wicket on his third short pitched "loosener" - caught off the gloves by Wavell McPherson (Victoria). Colin Cooke (Queensland) from the other end captured two wickets and after 4 overs had the magnificent figures of 2 for 1.

The English batsmen continued to find the pitch difficult. Robin Court (Victoria) and Stirling Hamman (New South Wales) who had taken over the bowling each took a wicket as the English score tumbled to 5 for 38.

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Wavell McPherson and Colin Cooke looking for a catch

Birthday boy, Alan Reid (South Australia), bowling his fast leg breaks beat the bat on numerous occasions but had to wait until the last ball of his sixth over to get his one wicket with a well-judged catch.

With the English struggling to reach 100 it was agreed that they could bat 12. Tom Wood (New South Wales) was brought on in the 31st over and proved to be very effective taking 4 wickets.

Honourable mentions also go to John Terrell (Western Australia) who had taken over the wicketkeeping duties for a catch and a stumping, Tim Spear 2 catches, and Englishmen, Colin Wilson for his 24 and Colin Garside who made 21.

After a most enjoyable lunch (the English call it "tea"), openers John Stackpoole (Queensland) and Tom Wood set about chasing down the English score of 101. The highlight of batting was provided by Tom who hit the ball to all parts of the oval before retiring on 52 made off 52 balls with 12 fours.

John was the fourth batsmen to be judged out lbw and he (8), Ian Petherick (4) and Alan Reid (2) lost their wickets. Tom enjoyed good partnerships with Stirling Hamman (17 not out) and Roger Edmunds (Tasmania) (15 not out) taking the score to 3 for 104 off just 20.4 overs, meaning victory was gained with over 21 overs to spare.

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Tom Wood defends

Alan Reid departs

Our hosts, Hertfordshire, then treated us to very nice sit-down dinner after which speeches and presentations were made in a very light-hearted manner. Our man of the match was clearly Tom Wood.

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COMPETITION: Over 70's ROUND: 1 DATE: 30/07/2018

TEAMS Australia V Hertfordshire TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Hertfordshire Australia

NO. PLAYER HOW OUT R B

1 Levey. T Ct. McPherson Bowled Spear. T 0 3

2 Bulger. S LBW bowled Cooke. C 5 14

3 Garside. C Ct. Spear.T Bowled Court. R 21 50

4 Johnson. T Bowled Cooke. C 0 8

5 Robbins P LBW Bowled Hamman. S 6 22

6 Wilson. C Ct & Bowled Reid. A 24 42

7 Dexter. M LBW Bowled Wood. T 18 53

8 Croucher. C Not Out 11 46

9 Scott. J Bowled Wood. T 0 2

10 Green. D St Terrell .J Bowled Wood. T 1 8

11 Doyle. G Ct terrell. J Bowled Wood. T 3 14

12 Cramer. P Ct Spear. T Bowled Court. R 0 4

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SUNDRIES B 1 LB 1 W 8 NB 2 12

FOW

TOTAL Apr-00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 44

0 6 11 33 38 79 82 82 84 96 101

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Spear. Tim 4 0 10 1

Cooke. Colin 9 4 10 2

Hamman. Stirling 5 2 11 1

Court. Robin 7 2 18 2

Edmunds. R 6 2 7 0

Reid. A 6 0 34 1

Wood. T 7 2 9 4

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TEAMS Australia V Hertfordshire VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Tring Park C C


1 Stackpoole. John LBW Bowled Bulger. S 8 11

2 Wood. Tom Retired 52 52

3 Petherick. Ian Ct & Bowled Bulger. S 4 8

4 Reid. Alan Bowled Green. D 2 8

5 Hamman. Stirling Not Out 17 35

6 Edmunds. Roger Not Out 15 10

7 Gibson. Ian (ACS)

8 Cooke. Colin

9 McPherson. Wavell

10 Spear. Tim

11 Court. Robin

12 Terrell. John


FOW TOTAL 3/104

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 20.4

10 24 42

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Bulger. S 4.4 0 22 2

2 Cragwell. S 4 0 24 0

3 Green. D 4 1 15 1

4 Scott. J 4 0 12 0

5 Cramer. P 2 0 16 0

6 Croucher. C 2 0 12 0

RESULT: Australia won by 7 wkts

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Match 2: v Essex

Wednesday, 1 August 2018

ESSEX

Some background

Essex is a county in the England’s southeast. Its main activity centre, Chelmsford, is about

an hour’s drive northeast of London. The roots of Essex date back to the early Middle Ages

of 527, with Colchester in the northeast of the county being listed as Britain’s oldest

recorded town.

The host club for Australia’s Over 70s match against Essex was the Maldon Cricket Club,

which was formed in 1976. It has since produced many fine cricketers including Alastair

Cook who has gone on to achieve many things in the game, being England’s all-time

leading Test-match run scorer and century maker. Famous Essex players of the past include

Trevor Bailey, Jim Laker, Graham Gooch, Keith Fletcher and Mike Denness.

Essex motto: Many minds, one heart

Match report

We left on the coach from our hotel at Waltham Abbey on a one hour drive to the venue.

Started on the 8 lane M25 then onto smaller roads until we arrived at the lane into the

ground. The usual discussion took place regarding the size of the coach and the width of the

lane. Making the decision to attempt to conquer the lane we then had a 5 km drive to find a

roundabout so we could attack the lane from the other direction. As someone on the coach

commented roundabouts are everywhere, until you need one.

After having 3 parked cars moved we were able to leave the coach and find the change

rooms. A nice touch was the Australian flag fluttering from the club’s flag pole. The ground

was originally called Drake’s Farm and the club house was the farm barn with internal Tudor

exposed wood and white walls. Plus a great collection of club memorabilia on display. The

farm house beside the ground was built in 1400’s. Currently, the club fields 16 teams

weekly. Interestingly, this is the home club of Alastair Cook, the former England Captain and

current opening bat. In fact, he opened the batting this morning for England against India at

Edgbaston making 13.

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The more important game started with the customary pitch inspection and comment.

Captains and umpires discussed the day’s cricket arrangements, then Australia won the toss

and decided to bat. In front of a battery of photographers, photos of both teams were

taken as well as a joint photo.

Australia v Essex

The Australian openers Ian Gibson (Gippsland) and Harry Solomons set about giving

Australia a solid start. The partnership ended with 50 runs on the board with Solomons’

dismissal for 33 off 43 balls. The followed two batters were retirees, Gibson with 51 off 70

balls and John Terrell 50 of 64 balls. Other double figure scorers were Alan Reid 13, Ian

Petherick 15, Roger Edmund 16, Robin Court 10no, Ron Kasputtis 15 not out with John

Costello retiring hurt having stretched a hamstring. Australia ended the 45 overs on 5/226.

An excellent batting performance.

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Roger Edmunds accompanied by a dog

Then we enjoyed the usual delightful English tea. Warm weather and a quick ground they

hoped would work to the disadvantage of the fielding team…Australia.

Essex went in to bat and quickly lost wickets with Ron Kasputis (2), Robin Court (2), Bruce

Pooley (2) causing a batting collapse. From 7/47 they fought back to finish on 9/120. Other

wicket takers were Phil Smith 1, John Terrell 1, Alan Reid 1.

After the game we had a delightful buffet dinner including, ham, salmon, chicken and a

range of salads then we enjoyed a range of deserts, a fantastic meal served outside under a

special erected marque. This was followed by the presentations of Man of the Match

awards and thankyous to the host club and Essex. Ron Kasputtis won the man of the match,

with two wickets and tight bowling

Special thanks to Essex and Maldon Cricket Club for providing a most enjoyable day. Their

hospitality, meals, facilities, etc were much appreciated by the visiting Australians.

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TEAMS Australia V Essex TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Australia


1 Solomons . H Bowled Lodge J 33 43

2 Gibson I (Gipps) Retired 51 70

3 Terrell J Retired 50 64

4 Reid A LBW Fulford 13 12

5 Petherick I Ct Sims T Bowled Fulford 15 16

6 Costello J Retired Hurt 15 19

7 Edmunds R St Sims T Bowled Guthrie B 16 14

8 Smith P Ct Newman R Bowled Guthrie B 1 3

9 Court R Not Out 10 18

10 Kasputtis R Not Out 15 11

11 Pooley B DNB

12 Cooke C DNB


FOW

TOTAL 5/226

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

50 161 176 195 197

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Mitchell K 9 1 42 0

Johnson K 5 0 19 0

Lodge J 6 0 28 1

Pratt K 9 1 42 0

Jennings R 5 0 36 0

Fulford R 5 0 34 2

Guthrie B 6 0 24 2

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TEAMS Australia V Essex VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Essex Maldon C C


1 Newman R Ct Cooke C Bowled Pooley B 19 40

2 Stuck J LBW Bowled Kasputtis R 0 11

3 Curtis D Bowled Kasputtis R 1 12

4 Carter D (Capt) LBW Bowled Court R 4 5

5 Guthrie B Ct Smith P Bowled Court R 0 2

6 Lodge J Ct Petherick I Bowled Pooley B 5 24

7 Pratt K LBW Bowled Smith P 11 25

8 Sims T Ct Cooke C Bowled Reid A 4 6

9 Johnson K Not Out 25 90

10 Mitchell K LBW Bowled Terrell J 24 37

11 Fulford R Not Out 5 18

12 Jennings R DNB


FOW TOTAL 9/120

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

5 10 15 15 37 42 47 61 107

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Kasputtis R 5 0 10 2

2 Court R 4 1 7 2

3 Petherick I 4 2 7 0

4 Pooley B 5 0 19 2

5 Reid A 8 2 28 1

6 Smith P 9 2 22 1

7 Terrell J 4 0 13 1

8 Edmunds R 4 2 3 0

9 Cooke C 2 1 6 0

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Australia won by 120 runs

The scorers

Part of the support crew

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Match 3: v Norfolk/Suffolk

Friday, 3 August 2018

NORFOLK/SUFFOLK

Some background

Norfolk is a county in England’s East Anglia region. Its neighbouring county to the south is

Suffolk. Both counties, which lie on the shores of the North Sea, are largely rural. Norwich

and Ipswich are the largest towns in each of these respective counties. Norfolk was first

settled in pre-Roman times, as far back as the 1st century BC. In modern Suffolk, meat and

frozen vegetable processor Birds Eye has its largest UK factory at Lowestoft, while the UK’s

largest racing industry is based at Newmarket. Norfolk’s most famous son was England’s

greatest naval commander, Lord Horatio Nelson, who once said: 'I am a Norfolk man and

Glory in being so’. Arguably Suffolk’s most famous person of today is multi-award winning

singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. Famous past players from this region include John Edrich and

Henry Blofeld (Norfolk).

The host club for our Norfolk/Suffolk fixture was the Fakenham Cricket Club in rural north

Norfolk.

Norfolk Norfolk flag Suffolk flag

Match Report

The third match of the tour was played against a Norfolk/Suffolk combined team at the beautiful Highfield Lawn Ground, home of the Fakenham Cricket Club. Captain for this match was Stirling Hamman who managed to engineer Australia to bat first. It was an innings of three stanzas.

The first stanza involved a partnership between Tom Wood and John Stackpoole who began in sparkling style with 69 runs coming in the first ten overs. Tom was particularly severe on any loose balls, playing a fine array of shots to all corners of the ground and retiring at 50 not out off 41 balls. Stacky, who had played a fine defensive role to Tom, immediately assumed the attacking role and the score continued to be pushed along. When John was dismissed for 32 the score stood at 1/91 at the 14th over - a run rate of just over 6 an over.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Anglia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Domini

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Tom Wood attacking; John Stackpoole backing up

In the second stanza, Stirling Hamman and Ian B Gibson conjoined for a period of consolidation until the second drinks break. Although the run rate slowed considerably, it immediately picked up after the break with both Stirling and Gibbo advancing down the wicket and scoring at will. They continued the fine running between the wicket which has been a feature of the tour so far. Ian retired at 50 and Stirling was dismissed for 48 in the 34th over.

Their departure heralded the third and final stanza involving a partnership between John Terrell and Ian A Gibson. For the next ten overs they batted smoothly - cutting and gliding and running quick singles. With one over left, the score had reached 245. And there it was to remain. In the last eventful over, Terrell was bowled for 27 on the second ball; Bruce Pooley came and went; and Wavell McPherson stoutly defended the last two balls. Gibbo remained not out on 26.

Although the final score of 245 did not quite reach the heights promised in the first ten overs, it was an impressive total and was going to be hard to beat.

The opening attack of Ron Kasputis and Tim Spear immediately made the run chase a difficult task. Bowling with his usual guile and swing, Ron tied up one end, bowling one opener in the fifth over. Tim operated at the other end with speed and cut. In the ninth over, he took two wickets in a row, both bowled. The hat trick was averted, but Tim continued to bowl out, finishing with the fine figures of 2/24.

By the first drinks break, the tight bowling had confined the run rate to just 3 an over. Bruce Pooley and Roger Edmunds maintained the pressure with a very tight combined spell, and although they were unable to get amongst the wickets, they ensured that Norfolk/Suffolk did not accelerate the run rate. By the 30th over the score stood at 3/98.

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The final stage of the game involved the spinners, Tom Wood and Phil Smith, weaving their magic. Tom lured the batsman forward to feather one to slip where John Stackpoole took a fine catch; and Phil followed up by bowling his victim. By this stage the game was well beyond the opposition. John Stackpoole and Stirling Hamman then bowled out the final five overs, with Stirling claiming a wicket. Norfolk/Suffolk finished at 6/127.

Phil Smith bowling

It was another comprehensive win by Australia, with all players contributing to the final result. The big games are still to come of course, but some solid foundations have been laid in the first week of the tour.

The fine day’s play was only exceeded by the quality of the hospitality and after-dinner speeches. The Norfolk cuisine was of a remarkably high standard, highlighted by a seriously roasted pig-on-a-spit.

Man of the match awards for the Australians went to Tom Wood (batting) and Tim Spear (bowling), while extra awards went to Ian B Gibson for his 50 retired, and Stirling Hamman for his captaincy.

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TEAMS Australia V Norfolk/Suffolk TOSS WON BY:



1 Wood T Retired 50 41

2 Stackpoole J Ct Cobb N Bowled Knights P 32 41

3 Gibson I (ASC) Retired 50 65

4 Hamman S Ct Tomkins B Bowled Jackson C 48 58

5 Terrell J Bowled Waters R 27 34

6 Gibson I (Gipps) Not Out 26 27

7 Pooley B LBW Waters R 0 2

8 McPherson W Not Out 0 2

9 Spear T DNB

10 Smith P DNB

11 Kasputtis R DNB

12 Edmunds R DNB

SUNDRIES B 2 LB 3 W 7 0 12

FOW

TOTAL 4/245

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

91 189 245 245

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Tomkins B 9 0 51 0

Jackson C 9 0 64 1

Saunders G 9 0 60 0

Powell D 9 1 24 0

Knights P 7 0 35 1

Waters R 1 0 6 2

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TEAMS Australia V Norfolk/Suffolk VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Norfolk/Suffolk Fakenham C C


1 Andrews D Retired 37 99

2 Cobb N Bowled Kasputtis r 8 13

3 Taylor R Bowled Spear T 15 16

4 Radford R Bowled Spear T 0 1

5 Dewson D Retired 35 68

6 Messinger D Ct Stackpoole J Bowled Wood T 5 16

7 Saunders G Bowled Smith p 1 10

8 Jackson C Retired Injured 6 14

9 Waters R LBW Bowled Hamman S 4 19

10 Tomkins B Not Out 6 13

11 Powell D Not Out 1 1


FOW TOTAL 6/127

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

15 32 32 109 116 123

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W


2 Spear T 7 0 24 2

3 Edmunds R 5 0 13 2

4 Pooley B 5 0 23 0

5 Smith P 8 0 25 1

6 Wood T 8 0 11 1

7 Stackpoole J 3 1 7 0

8 Hamman S 2 0 2 1


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Match 4: v Chairman’s XI

Monday, 6 August 2018

BANBURY TWENTY CRICKET CLUB

Some background

The venue for today’s match between the Chairman’s XI and the Australian Over 70s team

was the Banbury Twenty Cricket Club at Grimsbury, Oxfordshire. The club was formed in

1932 by a band of 20 original members, and operated for 80 years until its amalgamation

with another famous Oxfordshire sporting institution, the Banbury Cricket Club, in 2012.

Current Australian captain, Tim Paine, spent the summer of 2015 as the overseas

professional at Banbury CC, playing in the Home Counties Premier League.

Oxfordshire

Match Report

Another fine and warm day greeted the Australians at Banbury, where the English

Chairman’s Eleven won the toss and batted. An enthusiastic and appreciative crowd were

not to know that only one run would separate the sides in a few hours.

The Chairman had selected a strong side with a number of current and past England players,

and the opening partnership of Ted Levey and Miles Rawlings compiled 85 before Levey was

bowled by Robin Court. A sharp throw from Ian Petherick to Wavell McPherson created a

run out, and Alan Reid was the only other wicket-taker with a stumping by Wavell

McPherson. The innings was completed with 3 down for 222 off 45 overs. It was a

reasonable score, although well within reach on a fast ground.

The Australian bowling was steady, but failed to break through on the flat Banbury wicket.

Tim Spear and Ron Kasputtis opened the bowling, conceding three per over, while Colin

Cooke, Robin Court and Bruce Pooley provided medium pace, and Phil Smith and Ian

Petherick were the spinners.

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Departing for the game

Wavell McPherson snares a stumping off Alan Reid

Australia’s innings comprised three parts – a bright and productive start, a collapse in the

middle order, and a rearguard action that fell short by one.

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The reply started brightly with an opening partnership of 46 between John Stackpoole (37)

and Wavell McPherson (26), while Ian Petherick (41) and Alan Reid (24) found form. A win

looked likely if the innings consolidated.

However, the middle order struggled, with Ian B Gibson unlucky to be run out from a

ricochet onto the bowler’s end stumps, and Robin Court, Roger Edmunds and Colin Cooke

failing to reach double figures.

Tim Spear almost saved the side with a bright 43 using his new bat, but Australia was in

trouble when the ninth wicket fell for 203. Phil Smith and Bruce Pooley fought hard until a

disastrous run out – the third of the innings - and the team was ultimately dismissed for 221

in the 42nd over.

Tim Spear drives; Ian B Gibson backs up

It was a disappointing result in a high-standard game, and a solid workout prior to

Wednesday’s first ODI against England.

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TEAMS Australia V Chairman's XI TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Chairmans XI Chairmans XI


1 Rawlings M Run Out 58 88

2 Levey T Bowled Court R 37 73

3 Moffatt T Not Out 62 68

4 Knowles T St McPherson W Bowled Reid A 1 5

5 Bulger S Not Out 34 37

6 Swain M DNB

7 Baxter G DNB

8 Langford B DNB

9 Ling N DNB

10 Parkyn A DNB

11 Tucker C DNB


FOW TOTAL 3/222

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

85 143 144

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spear T 8 0 28 0



4 Court R 7 1 30 1

5 Cooke C 5 1 25 0

6 Smith P 8 0 35 0

7 Reid A 6 0 41 1

8 Pooley B 2 0 20 0

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TEAMS Australia V Chairman's XI VENUE

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Banbury20 C C


1 Stackpoole J LBW Bowled Langford B 37 37

2 McPherson W Run Out 26 30

3 Petherick I LBW Bowled Parkyn A 41 55

4 Reid A Ct Swain M Bowled Tucker C 24 31

5 Edmunds R Bowled Tucker C 1 3

6 Court R St Baxter G Bowled Parkyn A 3 14

7 Spear T Ct Knowles T Bowled Bulger S 43 45

8 Gibson I (ACS) Run Out 1 2

9 Cooke C LBW Bowled Knowles T 2 4

10 Pooley B Run Out 12 9

11 Smith P Not Out 6 12


FOW TOTAL 10/221

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

46 69 118 126 133 155 157 190 203 221

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Langford B 9 2 37 1

2 Bulger S 8 0 59 1

3 Tucker C 9 0 43 2

4 Parkyn A 9 1 24 2

5 Knowles T 6 1 35 1

6 Levey T 1 0 12 0

Chairmans XI won by 1 run

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Match 5: First ODI v England


Some background

England has been the benchmark since the concept of world veterans cricket was

introduced more than a decade ago. However, that seemed to change a few years ago

when Australia gradually assembled stronger and fitter sides and also adjusted to the tempo

of limited overs cricket. In 2015 Australia recorded its first-ever series win against England

on English soil at over 60s level. Then, earlier this year, the Australian over 70s team

recorded a three-nil whitewash against “The Old Dart” in Australia.

The venue for today’s Australia versus England 50-over One Day International was the

Banbury Twenty Cricket Club ground at Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is the same venue where

an England Chairman’s XI defeated Australia by one run on Monday.

Oxfordshire

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Match report:

The Aussie team awoke to a cooler day (20 - 22C) with a northerly breeze, such that the

English and Australian flags fluttered and flapped.

Prior to the game, five of the team members had the absolute honour of being presented

with their Australian "Baggie Green" cap and their special number as first time

representatives of the Australian Veterans Cricket Team, namely: Stirling Hamman (vc)

(number 60), Ian A Gibson (61), Alan Reid (62), Phil Smith (63), John Terrell (64) and Tom

Wood (65).

This was followed by the singing of the national anthems.

The stage was now set for a great battle and what was to come did not disappoint. Aussie

skipper, Ian Petherick, won the toss and elected to bat on what looked like a magnificent

wicket - hard and evenly grassed.

The innings however got off to a disastrous start with in form opener Tom Wood run out in

the first over. The partnership between the two experienced Queenslanders that followed

help correct the situation with John Stackpoole being particularly impressive with his square

drives through cover point before he was caught behind for 35.

At the drinks break after 17 overs the score was 2 for 59.

Ian Petherick tried to increase the scoring rate but was bowled for 14. Alan Reid and Stirling

Hamman then went about building a worthwhile partnership but they too found piercing

the well set field pretty difficult. When Alan hit 3 fours in one over it seemed that the

shackles were broken but this was not to be. Alan was bowled for 30 and after 33 overs the

score was 4 for 117.

Stirling was holding the innings together and accumulating runs regularly while Roger

Edmunds was hitting fours on the on side before being judged lbw for 21 and soon after

Stirling was bowled for 43.

Ian A Gibson (24 not out) and Tim Spear (23) kept the runs coming with lots of well-run

singles. The 50 over innings finished with the score: 7 for 205, which most in the Australian

camp felt might be 30 or 40 runs short.

The English openers experienced some nervous moments against the excellent Australian

opening bowlers and soon enough Ron Kasputtis had the prize wicket of the English captain,

Micky Swain, caught very well in slips by John Stackpoole.

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Mickey Swain, LBW to Ron Kasputis

Ron continued to not only tie down the English batsmen but also take a further two wickets

to put real pressure on with the score after 12 overs being 3 for 26. Tim Spear who had

bowled well without any luck was replaced and soon it was the spin of Tom Wood who

would control things from that end.

After 17 overs the English had moved their score to 3 for 51 (Aussies: 2 for 59). That good

English partnership continued until Colin Cooke who had relieved Ron Kasputtis broke

through with a lbw: England 4 for 86 in the 26th over. Another LBW decision swung the

pendulum clearly in favour of the Aussies: a job well done by Colin and Tom.

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A disappointing result: Caught behind off a Colin Cooke no ball

However, the game was far from over and when the next English partnership was proving

difficult to break it seemed the pendulum had swung back towards the English.

Tim Spear was reintroduced and when he got one to jag back into the stumps, the score was

6 for 133. Another significant partnership followed until another bowling change saw

Stirling Hamman complete a caught and bowled: score 7 for 170.

You can probably guess what happened next - what so often happens in a tight run chase

when the perceived scoreboard pressure gets to you: a run out.

With the score at 9 for 193 and 3 overs to go, the game was still in the balance. However

good bowling "at the death" restricted the English tailenders such that they finished on 9 for

200.

Congratulations to all the team. That's 1 - 0 in a 3 match series. Man of the match was

presented to Ron Kasputtis.

The hospitality of the Banbury Twenty Cricket Club was greatly appreciated.

The top scorers for the English were Martin Wright with 48 and Barry Hart with 45.

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TEAMS Australia V England TOSS WON BY:



1 Stackpoole J Ct Burgess M Bowled Spindler T 35 47

2 Wood T Run Out 0 1

3 Petherick I Bowled Taylor P 14 46

4 Reid A Bowled Crees P 30 49

5 Hamman S Bowled Woodward M 43 77

6 Edmunds R LBW Bowled Woodward M 21 24


8 Spear T Run Out 20 23

9 Terrell J Not Out 4 4

10 Smith P DNB

11 Cooke C DNB

12 Kasputtis R DNB


FOW

TOTAL 7/205

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

5 45 62 119 154 160 199

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Spindler T 8 2 22 1

Betteley P 5 1 19 0

Hart B 10 1 43 0

Taylor P 10 2 24 1

Woodward M 10 0 43 2

Crees P 4 0 31 1

Swadkin C 3 0 20 0

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TEAMS Australia V England VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS England Banbury 20 CC


1 Swain M Ct Stackpoole J Bowled Kasputtis R 3 16

2 Phillips R LBW Bowled Kasputtis R 0 18

3 Wright M LBW Wood T 48 67

4 Swadkin C LBW Bowled Kasputtis R 4 15

5 Barnes A LBW Bowled Cooke C 17 45

6 Hart B Ct & Bowled Hamman S 45 54

7 Crees P Bowled Spear T 17 25

8 Burgess M Bowled Smith P 16 20

9 Taylor P Not Out 16 26

10 Woodward M Run Out 4 5

11 Betteley P Not Out 1 8

12 Spindler T DNB


FOW TOTAL 9/200

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

6 7 26 87 91 124 170 184 193

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spear T 10 2 37 1



4 Wood T 10 1 42 1

5 Cooke C 10 1 35 1

6 Hamman S 4 1 13 1

7 Smith P 4 0 16 1


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Match 6: v Worcestershire


WORCESTERSHIRE

Some background

Located about 160 km west-northwest of London, Worcester is notable for a number of

things, among them its Royal Worcester porcelain, Lea & Perrins traditional Worcestershire

sauce, and black pears which are featured in the county’s coat of arms. Famous people

from Worcestershire include Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant CBE and cricketer Graeme Hick

MBE, the most prolific run scorer in cricket history (64,000 runs). Australians Glenn

McGrath (past), Travis Head and Callum Ferguson (current) have also played cricket for

Worcestershire.

Host club for the Australian Over 70s match against Worcestershire was the Pershore

Cricket Club. Renowned as one of Worcestershire’s finest cricket clubs, the “Plums” have a

rich tradition dating back to 1871.

Worcestershire Worcestershire flag

Match report

The day began with a 45-minute drive to the town of Pershore in Worcestershire with cooler

weather, dark clouds on the horizon and some drops of rain on the windscreen of the coach.

We arrived at a beautiful village ground surrounded by a two-metre high hedge, four

synthetic practice wickets and a traditional cricket pavilion. As usual we were met by the

host club, offered tea and biscuits and everyone settled in for a day of cricket. The covers

were on the wicket but everyone was hopeful.

The toss was won by Captain Stirling Hamman who decided to bat on a very good wicket.

Tom Wood and John Stackpoole opened the batting and faced 2 overs before the rain came

and the covers were rolled out. After a half hour delay, the game recommenced under

sunshine, blue skies and renewed hope. The covers were removed and play was under way.

Stackpoole and Wood both retired on 42 with an opening partnership of 83. Then Ian

Gibson (ACS) and Stirling Hamman both retired on 40. The second wicket fell at 117 and

that was the last, as Australia completed their 45 overs on 2 for 221. Other double figure

scorers were Ian Gibson (Gippsland) 15 not out and Phil Smith 13.

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The scene at Pershore: Tom Wood batting, John Stackpoole backing up

We then experienced the usual tea of sandwiches, scones, jam and cream, sponge cakes etc.

With plenty of food on board the Australians began the wicket chase. Worcestershire lost

their first wicket at 34 and then lost four quick wickets to be 5 for 49. They completed their

innings after 45 overs on 8 for 92.

Phil Smith bowling; Wavell McPherson is the keeper

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Best of the Australian bowlers were Phil Smith, 3 for 14, Robin Court 2 for 10, Tom Wood 2

for 16 and Ron Kasputtis 1 for 12. This was a very professional bowling and fielding

performance by the team.

Worcestershire awarded the batting book to John Stackpoole and the bowling book to Phil

Smith.

Sixty plus people then enjoyed an excellent sit down dinner in the clubrooms. The day

ended with a typical beautiful summer’s evening overlooking a lovely village cricket ground.

As one person commented, how lucky are we, to be fit and well, over 70 years of age and

playing cricket at the home of the game. How true.

Reports on Tour Excursions

Lord Cricket Ground, London, Tuesday 31 July 2018

With our Lords tour booked for 12.15pm, we departed the Marriott Waltham Abbey at

10.00, then enjoyed a coffee at the Taverners Bar before meeting at the Grace Gate for the

security check. Interestingly, the name Lords comes from the original owner of the land, a

gentleman with the surname Lord who established a hotel which spectators had to walk

through to get into the ground.

We moved to the Museum, had a look at the displays while we waited for the tour guide to

join us. Cathy, an Australian from Brisbane who had lived in London for many years, was

our guide. She then demonstrated over the next 90 minutes a love of cricket, a great

knowledge of the game and an interest in the game’s statistics.

After an introductory lecture by Cathy on the history of the Ashes, in front of the urn, we

spent extra time in the museum. From here we moved to the Pavilion, through the

Committee Room, the Long Room where we admired the ground and the view enjoyed by

the Members, looking straight down the wicket. A feature of the tour was visiting the

English change rooms where those who had scored a Test hundred at the ground were

listed, along with the bowlers who had taken 5 wickets in an innings. A less populated

board noted those who had taken 10 wickets in a Test match at Lords. The same boards

were mounted in the opposition rooms. While the list of batsmen and bowlers again

included a large number of names, some great players were not listed as they hadn’t had

the necessary success at the ground in a Test. We had a group photo taken in the change

rooms and a team photo on the famous Lords balcony.

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The Lords balcony

We then walked to the side of the ground where the significance of the stands was

highlighted. The Lords Committee is not interested in developing the ground into an MCG

type stadium, as they want to keep the profile of the ground resembling a village ground.

With the planned stand extensions, the capacity will increase to 31,000 patrons. The media

stand was the next destination, a space ship replica very different in design to the traditional

pavilions. It did later win an architectural award for its design.

After thanking Cathy for her great work, we visited the MCC shop. Following the tour some

went to see the Abbey Road pedestrian crossing made famous by the Beatles, others

decided on lunch, while another group had a walk in a local park.

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Nottingham, Thursday 9 August 2018

As one Australian cricketing ghost may have put it: what another marvellous day’s play we

have witnessed. Not so much on the cricket field, but off it, as the Australian over 70s

touring party spent a priceless “rest” day in Nottingham.

We set off to enjoy a day in Nottingham organised by Harry Solomons, with a coach full of

positivity after our ODI win on the previous day. Our coach driver Alistair delivered us trip

to Nottingham after a trip of one and half hours, and then we arrived in an industrial area of

the city to begin a tour of the Gun and Moore bat factory.

Peter Wright, the former CEO and now non-executive director of Unicorn Products Limited,

presented a brief introduction outlining the history of the business and then divided us into

two groups for a tour of the bat production line.

We started with the clefts of willow which formed the base of the bat face. These were

naturally dried for six months then placed in a kiln to further dry, and they come out with

11% moisture content. Following this they were manually graded according to their quality

with the finest being made into the most valuable bats. The clefts proceeded to the factory

where they were shaped into the standard bat appearance. The process from here was

partly done by a computer directed lathe which cut and shape the bat blade. Hence, they

can produce identical bats for those with their requirements in the computer - important for

first class players. Every part of the process was then completed by hand. The handle was

fitted to the blade, the shaping and sanding of the bat face was finished and bat grip rolled

on to the handle. Finally, the advertising stickers were attached and the bats were ready for

the shipment all around the world.

Making a Gunn & Moore bat

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We then moved to the company shop where gear was sold. The non buyers in the party

suspected that some players would excitedly sleep that night with their new bats.

We were then coached to the nearby Nottinghamshire county cricket ground at Trent

Bridge for lunch at the “Larwood and Voce” pub and kitchen which was voted one the best

pub restaurants in England in 2015. Then it was off around the corner for a tour of the inner

sanctum of the Nottingham Country Cricket Club and the Trent Bridge ground itself. More

photos were taken of the Long Room, photo galleries, balconies etc. The pitch was being

prepared for the Second Test against India scheduled for the following week.

Arranged by tour member Harry Solomons, it was a special day to remember. Harry was

unfortunately injured in the first match of the tour, and he will be returning home to Sydney

on 11 August for treatment on a ruptured tendon in his shoulder. A left-hand opening

batsman, Harry owns Kingsgrove Sports, which is probably the biggest cricket equipment

supply businesses in Australia with a staff of more than 60 people. Over the years Harry has

employed many of New South Wales’ leading cricketers including Mark and Steve Waugh,

Allan Border, Michael Clarke, plus many of our top female cricketers as well.

Proud of his Sri Lankan ancestry, Harry has lived in Australia for the past 45 years. With

great pleasure, Harry showed team members a recent 70th birthday video/phone message

that he received from a legend of world cricket, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara. You may

recall that last season Sangakarra played for the Hobart Hurricanes, and made very few

runs. He then headed off to England where his next three innings were centuries for Surrey.

This amazing cricketer finished up making eight centuries for Surrey in his final season with

Surrey (last English summer) including five centuries in his final five county matches.

Overall, Sangakarra has amassed 100 centuries across all international levels of the game

and his record in some areas eclipses the great Sachin Tendulkar.

We are so sorry to see Harry leave the tour - his injury being caused, by all things, a shoulder

strain while running between the wickets. Now that’s what we call bad luck. And we all

wish him a speedy recovery from a likely forthcoming surgical operation.

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TEAMS Australia V Worcestershire TOSS WON BY:



1 Stackpoole J Retired 42 68


3 Terrell J LBW Bowled Thomas G 4 9

4 Gibson I (ACS) Retired 40 53

5 Hamman S Retired 40 50


7 Smith P St Matthews J Bowled Thomas G 13 12


9 Court R DNB

10 Pooley B DNB

11 McPherson W DNB

12 Spear T DNB


FOW

TOTAL 2/221

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

83 117

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Rawlings Cliff 6 2 22 0

Goodreds John 9 0 31 0

Lloyd Robin 9 0 42 0

Thomas Glenn 8 0 32 2

Woodward Martin 8 0 45 0

Davis Joe 5 0 36 0

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TEAMS Australia V Worcestershire VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Worcestershire Pershore C C


1 Davis Joe St McPherson W Bowled Wood T 25 88

2 Williams Tony Ct Pooley B Bowled Kasputtis R 22 53

3 Lloyd Robin LBW Bowled Smith P 3 14

4 Thomas Glen Bowled Court R 0 10

5 Dean Lis Bowled Smith P 0 1

6 Brown Dick Bowled Court R 1 7

7 Briscoe Barry Ct Terrell J Bowled Smith P 7 18

8 Woodward Martin Ct Gibson I (Gipps) Bowled Wood T 11 21

9 Matthews John Not Out 5 25

10 Rawlins Cliff Not Out 13 33

11 Taylor Chris DNB

12 Goodreds John DNB

SUNDRIES B 1 LB 3 W 1 NB 5

FOW TOTAL 8/92

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

34 38 43 43 49 58 72 73

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spear T 7 0 20 0


3 Court R 8 3 10 2

4 Smith P 8 2 14 3

5 Pooley B 7 1 15 0

6 Wood T 7 1 16 2

7 Hamman S 1 0 1 0


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Match 7: v Gloucestershire/Warwickshire


GLOUCESTERSHIRE/WARWICKSHIRE

Some background

Gloucestershire, in the west midlands of England, is home to the rolling hills of the

Cotswolds and the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, while its adjacent county,

Warwickshire, is landlocked and immediately to the northeast. Both counties have an

interesting past. In July 2007, Gloucestershire suffered the worst flooding in British history,

with tens of thousands of residents affected, while Warwickshire, a huge beneficiary of the

Industrial Revolution, became one of Britain's foremost industrial counties, with the large

industrial cities of Birmingham and Coventry within its boundaries. Famous past players

include WG Grace and Walter Hammond (Gloucestershire) and Dennis Amiss and Ian Bell

(Warwickshire).

Host club for Australia’s Over 70s match against the combined Gloucestershire/

Warwickshire counties was the Dorridge Cricket Club, located within the large and affluent

village of Dorridge in the West Midlands borough of Solihull.

West Midlands Gloucestershire flag Warwickshire flag

Match report

The coach trip to the very neat town of Dorridge took 25 minutes, we asked an informed

local for directions and we arrived at the beautiful Knowle and Dorridge CC. Then found we

were at the wrong ground, so we did a u-turn and proceeded to the Dorridge Cricket Club

ground. We were warmly welcomed by the club and enjoyed tea, coffee and biscuits before

the Australians sent a shock wave through the opposition and generated much discussion

amongst the spectators with their extensive warmup session.

Another excellent cricket facility. Fourteen wickets, 70 games on the ground per season, 22

teams, 250 juniors on Friday nights and Sundays. Interestingly, the club rooms are open 365

days of the year from noon to often 1:00 am for community use.

Captain Ian Petherick won the toss and elected as usual to bat in front of good crowd sitting

in the sun under umbrellas in front of the clubrooms. Then we had a unique situation

where Ian Gibson and Ian Gibson opened the batting for Australia, thereby, providing a

unique challenge for the scorers. Ian (ACS) made 17 and Ian (Gippsland) made 23. Double

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_United_Kingdom_floods

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Midlands_(county)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solihull

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figure scorers were John Terrell 40 retired, Ian Petherick 38 and Wavell McPherson 14,

Roger Edmunds 45 not out and Tim Spear 19 not out for total off 45 overs of 5 for 226.

The two Ian Gibsons opening the batting

Then followed a great tea including the usual variety of sandwiches, scones, jam and cream

and a selection of pastas. As usual we waddled onto the ground to begin our bowling

attack. During the opposition’s innings, Richard Adams, Chairman of Dorridge CC, escorted

the partners and the players not involved in the game to visit a local significant garden.

Now back to the cricket.

Gloucestershire/Warwickshire started slowly and were 3 for 31. They did recover with

some determined batting. Their innings finished at 7 for 156. Our wicket takers were Bruce

Pooley 2 for 9, Alan Reid 2 for 18, Roger Edmunds 1 for 27, Colin Cooke 1 for 30 and Robin

Court 1 for 9.

We then enjoyed a great curry dinner followed by the presentation of Man of the Match

awards from both teams. The bowling award presented by Gloucestershire went to Bruce

Pooley for 7 overs 2 for 9 and the batting award was presented by Warwickshire to Roger

Edmunds for his 45 not out.

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One of five LBWs: This one off Colin Cooke

Curry at Dorridge

We thanked the Committee and members of Dorridge CC for their exceptional hospitality. It

is a club with something intangible about it, that makes it, and our day at their club, very

special.

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TEAMS Australia V Gloucester/Warwickshire TOSS WON BY:



1 Gibson I (Gipps) Bowled Day J 23 40

2 Gibson I (ACS) St Budd P Bowled Bellfield J 17 38

3 Terrell J Retired 40 52

4 Petherick I Bowled Davis M 38 52

5 Reid A St Budd P Bowled Powers C 6 7

6 Edmunds R Not Out 45 43

7 McPherson W LBW Bowled Turner H 14 20

8 Spear T Not Out 19 21

9 Pooley B DNB

10 Cooke C DNB

11 Court R DNB

12 Smith P DNB


FOW

TOTAL 5/226

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

39 60 122 141 171

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Bellfield John 9 0 47 1

Turner Harold 7 0 32 1

Day John 6 0 22 1

Tugwell Dick 7 0 26 0

Davis Malcolm 7 0 45 1

Powers Clive 5 0 24 1

Carman Rick 4 0 18 0

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TEAMS Australia V Gloucester/Warwickshire VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Gloucester/Warwickshire Dorridge C C


1 Draycott Bob Bowled Pooley B 13 49

2 Sanderson John LBW Bowled Pooley B 7 22

3 Carman Rick LBW Bowled Reid A 21 59

4 Day John LBW Bowled Edmunds R 1 8

5 Beese Roger LBW Bowled Cooke C 29 38

6 Turner Harold Not Out 42 53

7 Timmins Mike LBW Bowled Reid A 3 9

8 Davis Malcolm St McPherson W Bowled Court R 13 24

9 Tugwell Dick Not Out 14 11

10 Powers Clive DNB

11 Budd Phil DNB

12 Bellfield John DNB


FOW TOTAL 7/156

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

15 25 31 76 87 93 119

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spear T 8 2 31 0

2 Pooley B 7 2 9 2



5 Cooke C 7 0 30 1

6 Reid A 6 0 18 2

7 Smith P 5 0 24 0

8 Court R 3 0 9 1


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Match 8: v Wales


WALES

Some background

Part of the United Kingdom, Wales has its own national identity and a proud background in

cricket dating back to Pembroke in 1763. Though a Welsh cricket team has appeared on a

number of occasions, the Glamorgan County Cricket Club is the only Welsh participant in the

England and Wales County Championship. Glamorgan has won the county championship

three times – in 1948, 1969 and 1997, with Australian cricketers Shaun Marsh, Usman

Khawaja and Michael Hogan (now Glamorgan captain) among those with international

contracts with the Cardiff-based club.

Host club for the Australian Over 70s match against Wales was the Abergavenny Cricket

Club, about 50km north of Cardiff, in the south of Wales. Established in 1834 and one of the

oldest cricket clubs in the world, Abergavenny has a habit of staging many top-class

representative matches. The small market town was popularised in Marty Wilde’s hit tune

“Taking a trip up to Abergavenny, Hoping the weather is fine, If you should see a red dog

running free, Well, you know he's mine…”

Wales motto: Wales forever Welsh flag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales_cricket_team

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Match report

We started another day of our “cricket dream” with a 45-minute coach drive across the

border into the very green country side of Wales. There were a few spots of rain when we

left our hotel at Newport but on the way the clouds lifted and by the time we arrived at

Abergavenny CC the weather was ideal for a great day of cricket. After the usual hospitality,

the teams lined up for the official photos with the Australians in blazers and caps to

highlight the importance of this International game. Then the now customary team

introductions with all players in a circle introducing themselves with the Australian players

noting their state and the number of times they had visited Wales.

As a designated international match, the game was played under the usual ODI conditions,

batsmen don’t retire, a maximum of 10 overs per bowler, with 50 overs for each side.

Winning the toss Australia batted and opened with Tom Wood and John Stackpoole who

put on 71 before Wood was out for 24, Stackpoole was then out for a very good 64 with the

on score 2 for 134 off 27 overs. The next wicket was Ian Petherick out for a brilliant 92 with

the score 3 for 258 of 44 overs. Finally, Alan Reid was dismissed for an excellent 68. Ian and

Alan put on 128 or 102 balls in the best partnership of the tour to date. Stirling Hamman

and Ian Gibson (ACS) batted out the last 6 overs for a final score of 4 for 281. This was an

excellent batting and confidence building performance, two days before the second ODI.

After a traditional Welsh tea of Welsh Cakes, Bara Brith (fruit loaf) and sausage rolls the

Welsh inning commenced. They progressed to 2 for 50, then 5 for 76 and were all out for 94

in the 40th over.

Wavell McPherson appeals for a stumping: Not out!

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Stars with the ball were Tim Spear, 5 for 11 of 7.4 overs, Tom Wood, 4 for 31 of 9 overs and

Ron Kasputtis, 1 for 19 of 8 overs. As the side walked off the ground, a wet mist swept

across the ground. Great timing, preceded by an excellent bowling performance of

consistent line and length.

Peter Allen from Wales is bowled by Ron Kasputtis The Welsh Choir

The hog roast was enjoyed by everyone, and this was followed by a choral performance by a

local community Welsh choir. The choir sang in both English and Welsh, including the Welsh

National Anthem and Waltzing Matilda which was sung by everyone but with some extra

feeling and volume by the Australians.

The day concluded with the presentations and speeches by both Captains. Presentations by

John Costello to the local club for all their time and effort in organising the day. The

Australian Man of the Match for bowling was awarded to Tim Spear for his excellent

bowling, while Ian Ptherick won the batting award.

Finally, a Perpetual Cup was present by Wales to Ian Petherick the winning Captain, with the

cup to be presented at the conclusion of all future Wales v Australia Over 70s International

matches.

The start of a new tradition between the two sides.

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TEAMS Australia V Wales TOSS WON BY:



1 Wood T LBW Bowled Storey T 24 34

2 Stackpoole J Bowled Storey J 64 78

3 Petherick I Ct Howe R Bowled Davies C 92 97

4 Reid A Ct Davies C Bowled Betterley P 68 62

5 Hamman S Not Out 11 14

6 Gibson I (ACS) Not Out 4 15

7 Spear T DNB

8 McPherson W DNB

9 Pooley B DNB

10 Cooke C DNB

11 Court R DNB

12 Kasputtis R DNB


FOW

TOTAL 4/281

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

71 134 258 262

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Betterley Peter 10 0 51 1

Davies Colin 9 0 51 1

Storey John 10 1 48 2

Jones Robin 10 0 48 0

Evans Anthony 6 0 40 0

Llewelyn Martin 5 0 37 0

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TEAMS Australia V Wales VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Wales Abergaveny C C


1 Allen Peter Bowled Kasputtis R 4 16

2 Batterlley Ian Bowled Spear T 36 77

3 Howe Rod Bowled Wood T 11 68

4 Owens Peter LBW Bowled Wood T 6 11

5 Thomas Geoff Ct Stackpoole J Bowled Wood T 4 23

6 Pasternak Tony Bowled Wood T 0 1

7 Evans Anthony Bowled Spear T 2 13

8 Jones Robin Bowled Spear T 1 15

9 Storey John Ct McPherson W Bowled Spear T 6 16

10 Davies Colin Bowled Spear T 0 2

11 Bettelley Peter Not Out 1 2


FOW TOTAL 10/94

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 40.4

6 50 72 76 76 83 85 87 87 94

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W


2 Court R 7 4 10 0

3 Pooley B 3 0 9 0

4 Cooke C 5 2 8 0

5 Wood T 10 1 31 4

6 Spear T 7.4 1 11 5


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Match 9: Second ODI, v England


HORSHAM CRICKET CLUB

Some background

The host club for the Australian Over 70s second One-Day-International match against

England was the Horsham Cricket Club, located approximately 50 km south southwest of

London. The club’s picturesque ground is appropriately named the Cricketfield Road

Ground, which has been operating since 1851. Every year the Horsham Cricket Club hosts a

week of cricket for its affiliate Sussex County Cricket Club, and being one of three official

Sussex outgrounds, it is often the venue for first-class and domestic limited overs matches.

West Sussex

Match Report

After the rain on Thursday we arrived at the Horsham Cricket Club ground to fine and sunny

conditions. The outfield was damp and the pitch prepared for the game had suffered from

water flowing across the centre of it under the covers, so it was decided to use an

alternative pitch which was totally dry.

The usual team photos were taken and the national anthems were sung. The Australian

team made one change with Robin Court replacing Colin Cooke who was suffering from a

hamstring strain. Skipper, Ian Petherick, presented Robin with his cap.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sussex_County_Cricket_Club

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_class_cricket

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_overs

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Ian Petherick and Robin Court

The teams lined up for national anthems

England won the toss and elected to bat. Opening bowlers, Ron Kasputtis and Robin Court,

bowled accurately holding the English to 39 runs from the first 16 overs. A missed caught

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and bowled chance was unfortunately the first of several catches to be grassed by the

Aussie fieldsmen. Several bowlers were tried but all to no avail with the missed catches

proving very costly. After 30 overs the score: England 0 for 120.

Ron Kasputtis bowls to Mickey Swain

The English captain, Micky Swain retired hurt on 50. It was in the 38th over when Tom

Wood managed to capture the first wicket. The other English opener, Andrew Barnes, also

chose to retire, for 116 after an innings that included many strong drives and the luck

derived from being dropped a few times.

With wickets in hand the English batsmen raised the run rate scoring 36 from the last 4

overs to finish on the very impressive score of 2 for 271.

The run chase started well with Tom Wood especially despatching the ball to the boundary

on regular occasions, such that the score after 17 overs reached 81 runs without loss

(England 0 for 45 after 17 overs). John Stackpoole continued his good form with the bat

until he was out caught for 33 with the score on 1 for 101. Next to go was Tom, given out

stumped off a ball adjudged as a wide for a very well made 63 runs. The huge run chase was

still looking achievable with the score on 2 for 149 after 30 overs, nicely ahead of the English

run rate at that stage.

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John Stackpoole attacks

Unfortunately, the English didn't make the same mistakes as we did in the field with most

catches being held. A few more wickets fell with our batsmen being judged out LBW. Alan

Reid continued to demonstrate his great batting skills keeping the chances of an Aussie

victory alive until he too was judged out stumped for 48: Score: 7 for 198 in the 42nd over.

The lower order tried hard but fell short with the score finishing on 9 for 249, some 22 runs

in arrears.

The after-match ceremonies were enjoyed by the English hosts especially but also by those

from Down Under! Tom Wood won the award for the Australian man-of-the-match.

The series is now locked at 1 - 1, so the final ODI will be a real grand final event with the

winner gaining the Silver Ashes.

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35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS England England


1 Swain Michael Retired Hurt 50 94

2 Barnes Andrew Retired Out 116 141

3 Wright Malcolm Bowled Wood T 2 6

4 Swadkin Chris Not Out 62 40

5 Hart Barry Bowled Kasputtis R 1 4

6 Hall Martin Not Out 21 15

7 Crees Peter DNB

8 Burgess Martin DNB

9 Breed Colin DNB

10 Woodward Martin DNB

11 Bulger Stuart DNB

12 Spindler Trevor DNB


FOW

TOTAL 2/271

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

163 210

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Kasputtis R 10 2 28 1

Court R 10 1 45 0

Hamman S 2 0 18 0

Spear T 10 0 57 0

Smith P 5 0 23 0

Wood T 10 0 79 1

Edmunds R 3 0 16 0

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35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Horsham C C


1 Stackpoole J Ct Swain M Bowled Hart B 33 53

2 Wood T St Burgess M Bowled Breed C 63 83

3 Petherick I Ct Swain M Bowled Woodward M 18 39

4 Reid A St Burgess M Bowled Crees P 48 41

5 Hamman S St Burgess M Bowled Crees P 7 23

6 Edmunds R LBW Bowled Woodward M 11 12

7 Spear T LBW Bowled Woodward M 0 2

8 Gibson I (Gipps) Ct Swain M Bowled Woodward M 14 17

9 Terrell J Bowled Crees P 19 19

10 Smith P Not Out 14 13


12 Court R DNB


FOW TOTAL 9/249

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

101 112 150 179 198 198 198 228 234

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spindler Trevor 5 0 36 0

2 Bulger Stuart 5 0 29 0

3 Breed Colin 10 0 38 1

4 Hart Barry 10 0 43 1

5 Woodward Martin 10 1 36 4

6 Crees Peter 10 0 62 3

England won by 22 runs

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Match 10: v Sussex


SUSSEX

Some background

An historic county in the southeast of England, Sussex shot into prominence in May this year

when the title of Duke of Sussex was recreated and granted to Prince Harry to mark the

occasion of his marriage to Meghan Markle. It was only the second occasion that the royal

title had been conferred, the previous occasion being in 1801. Famous Sussex players of the

past include Ted Dexter, Tony Grieg, John Snow and the Rev. David Sheppard. Sussex was

also the venue for Australia’s opening match of its latest ODI tour of England in June this

year.

Host club for the Australian Over 70s cricket match against Sussex was the Horsham Cricket

Club. Located in the market town of Horsham, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful

cricket grounds in the whole of England.

West Sussex Sussex flag

Match report

The weather was fine but cloudy at Horsham, as we played our tenth game in a row without

a washout against Sussex.

Stirling Hamman won the toss and batted, with John Terrell and John Stackpoole posting 46

before Terrell was bowled for 11. Stackpoole continued his good form while compiling 40

before retiring. Stirling Hamman (15) and Alan Reid (21) were also bowled.

The innings accelerated when Ian B Gibson (37) and Phil Smith (23) contributed an

invaluable partnership, featuring some creative running between the wickets. Wavell

McPherson (20 not out) and John Costello (6 not out) played useful innings at the end, with

Costello playing his first game since injuring his hamstring in Game 2 against Essex.

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Phil Smith defending

Ian B Gibson hits out

Australia finished with 7 for 197 off 45 overs – a solid score on a good wicket.

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Sussex fell short in its chase, making 139 off 39 overs, following a much-improved bowling

and fielding performance by the Australians.

The damage was done by the opening bowlers, Ron Kasputtis and Roger Edmunds. Kasputtis

took 3 for 28 off 6 overs, including two brilliant catches by keeper John Terrell, while

Edmunds ended with 2 for 15 off his 6 overs.

Sussex batsman Peter Gray about to be LBW to Roger Edmunds

In his first bowl of the tour, John Costello took 1 for 12 off 5 overs, with John Stackpoole

taking a fine catch at slip.

Alan Reid picked up 2 for 21 off 3 overs and Bruce Pooley 2 for 11 off 4. Wavell McPherson

enjoyed two quick stumpings and Bruce Pooley took a catch, in an even performance by the

Australians.

A highlight of the innings was the wicket-keeping, which was shared between John Terrell

and Wavell McPherson. Both were tidy, and they each achieved two dismissals.

John Moore was the best of the Sussex batsmen, retiring on 40.

The team enjoyed another fine meal provided by Horsham Cricket Club, as well as speeches

by welcoming speeches and responses by Stirling Hamman and Tom Wood. Ron Kasputtis

won the Australian man-of-the-match for bowling, and John Stackpoole for batting.

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Tom Wood thanks our Sussex hosts

Report on Tour Excursion

Chichester, Saturday 18 August 2018

The previous weekend Andrew Barnes (the England Captain of the Over 70s team that

toured Australia in March 2018) offered to organise and lead a walking tour of his town. We

readily agreed as this it would be enjoyable having a local doing a tour. However, when

Andrew made 116 not out the previous day against us in the 2nd ODI, some may have had

second thoughts, but everyone joined the tour.

It was a 75-minute drive in the coach to Chichester, where Andrew met us at 11.00am and

then led the tour through his town. We walked from the bus park through the town via the

well preserved 5-metre high Roman wall, then through beautiful Priory Gardens to the

Cathedral, a very significant building well known through the UK. From here we moved to

the cross, an ancient building at the centre of the town, where the so named north, south,

east and west streets cross. After some ATM action we moved down the “High Street” to

another section of the Roman wall. This latter section overlooked the village park, bowling

green, chapel and the cricket ground. Andrew has played cricket at this ground for 65 years.

After our 90 minute tour we had some time for shopping, sightseeing, coffees, lunch, etc.

We then met back at the cross at 2.10pm for Andrew to take the group back to the coach

via a different route.

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Andy Barnes and Lindsay Fisher

At 2.30pm we thanked Andrew and drove to Middleton Cricket Ground in the village of

Middleton-by-the-Sea. The purpose of this visit was to give some serious cricket advice to

our UK Tour organiser Russell Talman who was playing in a league game for Middleton. He

took 3 wickets prior to our arrival so we missed the opportunity to give him some “stick”

from the boundary. Interestingly, on arriving at the ground Colin Cooke recognised the

facilities, as the place where the Australia Over 60s had won their first ODI against England 3

years earlier. John Stackpoole and Ian Petherick were also in that historical team. So for

them, it was a special time to be back at this beautiful ground, 200 metres from the English

Channel.

After watching the game for an hour we headed back to the Crowne Plaza Gatwick for in-

depth discussions on solving the world’s problems.

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TEAMS Australia V Sussex TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Australia


1 Stackpoole J Retired 43 31

2 Terrell J Bowled Maharaj M 11 36

3 Reid A Bowled Elsey T 21 31

4 Hamman S Bowled May A 15 30

5 Gibson I (ACS) Ct & Bowled Gardner C 37 69

6 Edmunds R Ct Corke G Bowled May A 14 16

7 Smith P Ct Gardner C Bowled Pegram M 23 30

8 McPherson W Not Out 20 20

9 Kasputtis R Bowled Gardner C 1 2

10 Costello J Not Out 6 6

11 Pooley B DNB

12 Court R DNB


FOW

TOTAL 7/197

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

46 90 92 111 164 176 178

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Maharaj Udho 8 0 34 1

Corke Graeme 9 0 40 0

May Alan 9 1 28 2

Elsey Ted 6 0 22 1

Johnson Howard 4 0 23 0

Pegram Mick 6 0 31 1

Gardner Colin 3 0 16 2

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TEAMS Australia V Sussex VENUE

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Sussex Horsham C C


1 Grey Peter LBW Bowled Edmunds R 19 19

2 Johnson John Ct Terrell J Bowled Kasputtis R 2 11

3 Page Bob Bowled Edmunds R 7 5

4 Johnson Howard Bowled Edmunds R 4 11

5 Gardner Colin Ct Costello J Bowled Kasputtis R 2 11

6 Moore John Retired 40 76

7 Burgess Martin Ct Stackpoole J bowled Costello J 9 23

8 Elsey Ted Ct Pooley B Bowled Reid A 25 55

9 Corke Grahame St McPherson W Bowled Pooley B 13 13

10 May Alan St McPherson W Bowled Reid A 2 7

11 Maharaj Udho Bowled Pooley B 0 2

12 Pegram Mick Not Out 0 1


FOW TOTAL 10/139

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 39

9 16 30 34 37 51 119 127 133 139

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W



3 Court R 5 0 13 0

4 Costello J 5 0 12 1

5 Smith P 5 1 11 0

6 Hamman S 5 0 22 0

7 Pooley B 4 0 11 2

8 Reid A 3 0 21 2


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Match 11: v Kent


KENT

Some background

Located in the country’s southeast, Kent is popularly known as the Garden of England.

Steeped in British history, it is the location of 26 castles and Canterbury Cathedral, the seat

of the Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the Church of England. Kent is also famous

for the white cliffs of Dover on the shores of the English Channel, the backdrop for the aerial

Battle of Britain during World War Two. Fittingly the Kent County Cricket Club’s limited

overs team is known at the Kent Spitfires. The club has produced many legendary

cricketers, among them Frank Woolley, Colin Cowdrey and wicketkeepers Les Ames,

Godfrey Evans and Alan Knott. Today Kent’s economy is quite diverse ranging from haulage,

logistics, tourism, aggregate building materials, printing and scientific research.

Host club for the Australian Over 70s match against Kent was The Mote Cricket Club at

Maidstone. Now a secondary ground of the Kent County Cricket Club, it has nevertheless

been the venue for 218 first-class matches since 1859, including one in 1973 when Kent’s

most famous cricketer Colin Cowdrey scored his 100th first-class century.

The ground has two pavilions, one of which is known as “The Tabernacle”, in reference to a

private cricket club established there in 1910 by Marcus Samuel, who later became the first

Lord Bearsted (1853-1927). One of the richest men in England Samuel started and owned

the Shell Oil Company. So powerful was Samuel that “The Tabernacle” became his own

changing room, while other players had to settle for the pavilion next door.

Kent motto: Invicta Kent flag

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canterbury_Cathedral

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archbishop_of_Canterbury

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_England

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The Tabernacle

Match report

The Mote cricket ground was a 7 minute drive from our hotel but due to a broken down car

blocking a narrow road we had to take a detour of 20 minutes. That had us driving past our

hotel again which for those at the back of the bus was noted with some amazement.

We duly arrived at the ground in another beautiful setting. During the warm ups by the

Australians the Kent players enjoyed a biscuit and cup of tea. They noted that is how they

always warm up prior to a game. The day was overcast and 18 degrees when the umpires

and captains proceeded to the wicket for the toss. Captain Ian Petherick called heads and

decided not surprisingly to bat. After the usual introductions by both teams and umpires

the game commenced. The wicket looked excellent and had 500 runs made on it the

previous weekend.

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Both teams in front of pavilion at The Mote

Australia opened with Ian Gibson (Gippsland) and Tom Wood (Parramatta) making a 73 run

partnership. Wood retired on 41, Gibson retired on 43, followed by Ian Petherick 18, Alan

Reid 41 retired, Stirling Hamman 40 retired, Bruce Pooley 14, John Costello 14 not out and

Tim Spear 6 not out were the main run scorers. Australia’s innings closed with the score on

3 for 231.

Chris Swadkin bowls to Stirling Hamman

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The typical English tea was served prior to the resumption of play with Kent openers starting

the innings at 3.10pm. After working hard for their 45 overs, Kent were 4 for 164.

Wicket takers for Australia were Roger Edmund 9 overs, 1 maiden, 1 for 34 and Ian

Petherick 9 overs, 1 maiden 2 for 34 with 1 run out.

The game concluded in gloomy conditions as the days are becoming markedly shorter and

cooler as we move from an English summer to autumn. Early September marks the end of

the English cricket season.

An excellent dinner and drinks were enjoyed by everyone in the clubrooms. The Australian

Man of the Match was awarded to Tom Wood for his excellent 41 retired off 23 balls. The

very humorous speech from Howard Smith, the Kent Over 60s and 70s Co-ordinator, was a

tour highlight.

Howard Smith and John Costello

Our return journey to the hotel was an uneventful 7 minutes. The conclusion of another

excellent day’s cricket, on a beautiful ground with probably the best wicket we have had on

tour plus the generous hospitality of Kent Seniors and The Mote Cricket Club.

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TEAMS Australia V Kent TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Kent



2 Gibson I (Gipps) Retired 43 83

3 Petherick I LBW Bowled North B 18 21

4 Reid A Retired 41 37

5 Hamman S Retired 40 43

6 Edmunds R LBW Bowled Richards N 7 11

7 Pooley B Ct & Bowled Richards N 14 16

8 Costello J Not Out 13 19

9 Spear T Not Out 6 17

10 Gibson I (ACS) DNB

11 McPherson W DNB

12 Court R DNB


FOW

TOTAL 3/231

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

73 179 207

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Humphrey Peter 9 0 56 0

North Brian 9 2 37 1

Underdown Norman 7 1 31 0

Breed Colin 5 0 19 0

Swadkin Chris 6 0 28 0

Richards Neil 9 0 57 2

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TEAMS Australia V Kent VENUE

35 OVER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Kent Mote C C


1 Packman Frank Ct Court R Bowled Edmunds R 20 62

2 Dickson Andrew Bowled Petherick I 14 41

3 Swadkin Chris Retired 50 49

4 Breed Colin LBW Bowled Petherick I 4 8

5 Aiery John Run Out (Spear T & Hamman S) 28 56

6 Birmingham Derek Not Out 23 43

7 Underdown Norman Not Out 7 11


FOW TOTAL 4/164

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

37 39 49 149

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Court R 4 0 5 0

2 Spear T 9 1 22 0




6 Pooley B 5 0 19 0

7 Hamman S 4 0 13 0


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Match 12: v Surrey


SURREY

Some background

Located in England’s southeast, Surrey has been part of Greater London since 1965.

Regarded as a wealthy county, Surrey has the highest GDP per capita of any English county

and some of the highest property values outside Inner London. This is because of the

county’s aesthetic, conservation, logistical and protected green areas including royal

landscapes. Surrey is also a renowned sporting area, featuring four racecourses including

Epsom Downs, venue for the most prestigious event in British flat horse-racing, the Derby;

plus it has 141 golf courses including the internationally renowned competition courses at

Wentworth, and one of the most famous venues in world cricket, The Oval. Second behind

Yorkshire (32), Surrey has won the English County Cricket Championship 18 times. Surrey’s

most famous cricketer was (Sir) Jack Hobbs (1908-1930) who is listed as one of Wisden’s all-

time best players.

Host club for the Australian Over 70s match against Surrey was the Horsley and Send Cricket

Club, which operates out of a well-appointed venue at Twinn’s Field, West Horsley. Peculiar

among its rules is a “no dogs allowed” policy.

Surrey Surrey flag

Match report

The day started with a 25 minute drive through a number of small villages along country

lanes, overhung with trees and hedges. Finally, moving through two very narrow gates had

the driver commenting that he hoped we wouldn’t have to navigate the entrance in the

dark, time would tell. We were met by two local officials and shown to the dressing rooms.

Tea, coffee and biscuits were available and proved popular, as we were early to the ground

and the temperature was cooler than we expected.

Captain Ian Petherick lost the toss and we were asked to bat on what looked like a very

good wicket. John Stackpoole and Wavell McPherson opened the batting and after five

overs we were 2 for 30. After 27 overs the score was 5 for 106 and we needed to work hard

against a competent attack. The double figure scorers were Stackpoole 15, McPherson 26,

Ian Petherick 43 retired, and then the tail wagged with John Costello 18, Ron Kasputtis 10,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planning_policy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epsom_Derby

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wentworth_Club

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Ian Gibson (Gippsland) 10 not out and the anchor, Colin Cooke, with a patient and dominant

37. At the end of 45 overs Australia was 9 for 204.

John Costello plays to leg

The scorers at work

We enjoyed an excellent tea dominated by multiple fabulous carrot and chocolate sponge

cakes. Another example of the English strategy of being over generous at tea thereby

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causing a serious need for a lengthy lie down. Anyway, Australia had to get on with the

game and returned to the field heavier and possibly less mobile.

Surrey started well and lost their first at 61 with a wicket to Bruce Pooley, then lost their

next three quickly to be 4 for 74 at the 20 over mark, Bruce took all four in a spell of 5 overs,

4 for 31. Then in his seventh over another LBW making “5 for” 54 runs with Surrey on 5 for

92. With three LBW’s and two bowled he did it without any assistance from his team mates,

just using the breeze, impeccable length, guile and the wicket to great effect.

At 5 for 111 Phil Smith came on to bowl and took a second “5 for” for 17 runs off 8.2 overs

to have Surrey all out for 137. Again, Phil demonstrated great control and length to gain his

wickets.

An LBW to Phil Smith

The fielding and especially the catching was a highlight of the day for Australia. Phil

collected the last two wickets with consecutive balls as the temperature dropped and the

crowd could smell the rain. As the players walked off the ground the rain came tumbling

down.

After the game everyone enjoyed drinks, then the speeches and finally a most enjoyable

meal. In the speeches, Roger the Surrey Captain noted that a bowler getting five wicket is

quite unique in their Over 60s and 70s games, but to have two in the one game is very

special. In fading light, we navigated the ground’s two narrow gates and headed back to the

hotel.

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Celebrations after Colin Cooke’s “Catch-of-the Century”

An ale after the match

Special thanks to Horsley and Send Cricket Club for organising a great day which the

Australians enjoyed immensely.

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TEAMS Australia V Surrey TOSS WON BY:

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Surrey


1 Stackpoole J Bowled Early B 15 17

2 McPherson W Bowled Hart B 26 49

3 Terrell J Bowled Early B 2 4

4 Petherick I Retired 43 61

5 Gibson I (ACS) LBW Bowled Freeman D 4 11

6 Smith P Bowled Hart B 6 17

7 Kasputtis R Bowled Wells S 10 19

8 Costello J Ct Waller R Bowled Wells S 18 35

9 Cooke C LBW Bowled Symes H 37 34

10 Pooley B Ct Jackson R Bowled Symes H 1 5


12 Hamman S Not Out 5 5

SUNDRIES B 2 LB 7 W 18 NB 27

FOW

TOTAL 9/204

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 45

28 30 79 86 106 133 152 159 194

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Early Bill 9 1 38 2

Maynard Roger 5 1 26 0

Freeman Dave 9 0 28 1

Hart Barry 9 0 28 2

Wells Steve 5 0 23 2

Sharp Colin 5 0 24 0

Symes Hugh 3 0 28 2

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TEAMS Australia V Surrey VENUE

35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Surrey Horsley & Send C C


1 Jackson Richard LBW Bowled Pooley B 28 66

2 Hart Barry Bowled Pooley B 39 42

3 Freeman Dave LBW Bowled Pooley B 0 3

4 Waller Richard LBW Bowled Pooley B 0 2

5 Turner Bill Bowled Pooley B 5 10

6 Furmer Peter Ct Cooke C Bowled Smith P 19 35

7 Wells Steve LBW Smith P 8 17

8 Munday Bill Ct Cooke C Bowled Smith P 17 24

9 Symes Hugh Ct Gibson I (ACS) Bowled Smith P 0 1

10 Sharp Colin Not Out 6 18

11 Early Bill Bowled Smith P 0 1


FOW TOTAL 10/137

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 36.2

61 69 69 75 92 111 118 118 137 137

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W


2 Cooke C 4 0 15 0

3 Pooley B 9 0 54 5


5 Smith P 8.2 2 17 5

6 Hamman S 3 0 9 0



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Match 13: Third ODI, v England


SUTTON CRICKET CLUB

Some background

Host club for the Australian Over 70s final One Day International match against England was

the Sutton Cricket Club. Founded in 1857, Sutton is widely regarded as one of the leading

cricket clubs in Surrey. It operates two grounds, the main one being on Cheam Road, on

Gander Green Lane.

Sutton was the inaugural winner of the Surrey Championship when the league was formed

in 1968. Since then it has won the league on three further occasions in 1991, 2006 and

2009.

Surrey

Match Report

The excitement was building as the Aussie team bus made its way into yet another narrow

entrance, this time into the Sutton Cricket Club ground. There was a lot at stake with the

series locked at one each. This was the game to decide which team would hold the Silver

Ashes for the next two years. Significant rain had fallen on the day before but today it was

cool and cloudy with no rain expected. The ground had what could be described as the

usual slope, the outfield was green and the pitch hard.

The Aussies picked the in-form Bruce Pooley for this important game and had Colin Cooke

returning from injury. Skipper, Ian Petherick, urged the team to stick to the game plan but

then made a bold decision when winning the toss - he sent England in!

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Before the toss: Ian Petherick, Mickey Swain and the two umpires

The English openers started cautiously and well. Regular bowling changes could not find a

way to break the partnership. Phil Smith was unlucky with two dropped catches off his

bowling but in the 24th over was rewarded having the English captain caught. Score: 1 for

83. It wasn't until the 31st over before Tom Wood caught and bowled the dangerous Chris

Swadkin and then in his next over bowled the century-maker from the previous game,

Andrew Barnes, for 60.

Bruce Pooley bowling: Ian A Gibson is the keeper

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The Aussies were now back in the game but the English batsmen had other ideas and

continued to score at a reasonably brisk rate. Ron Kasputtis returned to bowl the 46th over

and not only quelled the scoring rate but captured two wickets. England finished on 6 for

251 off their 50 overs.

The attitude in the Aussie rooms was nervous optimism: "With a good start, this score is

certainly achievable". Well, the good start was not to happen with a controversial LBW in

the first over sending the run-scoring Tom Wood back to the pavilion. Fellow opener, John

Stackpoole, another prolific run scorer was out, caught: Score: 2 for 24. Aussies in big

trouble!!

We all know cricket has its ebbs and flows so what came next was a delight to all in the

Aussie camp: a 126 run partnership between Ian Petherick and Alan Reid. In the 20th over,

Ian reached his 50 and in the 28th over the team's 100 came up. Both players played some

wonderful drives and also scored regularly square of the wicket whenever the bowlers

dropped a bit short. The partnership was broken when Alan was stumped for an extremely

valuable 56 having taken the score to 3 for 150.

Alan Reid driving in his classy 56

Ian continued to ensure bat dominated over ball, hitting a four through mid wicket to bring

up his century made off 121 balls. After 40 overs the Aussie had reached 3 for 188, which

compared closely to the English score at the same stage: 4 for 181. Unfortunately in the

next over Stirling Hamman who was driving the ball nicely was judged out LBW.

At the end of the 43rd over the equation was simple: 49 to score off 7 overs. Three off the

44th and 10 off the 45th but during that over, guess what? Tim Spear attempted a second

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run but was well short of his ground - out, run out! In the 47th over it was Roger Edmunds

out, caught attempting a big hit. With 3 overs to go 29 runs are required.

Ian Petherick during his magnificent innings – the awe-struck English keeper is Martin Burgess

While Phil Smith came and went, Ian Petherick continued to keep the Aussie hope of victory

alive, such that the last over presented the challenge of 5 to tie and 6 to win. Most felt the

odds were in favour of the Aussies. First ball is a dot ball, second ball is a single to Colin

Cooke. Petherick is on strike, great, but oh no, he is out caught for a magnificent 140 - a

truly great captain's knock, but oops, there's still three balls left and we need five to win.

Despite his best efforts, Cookey made no contact with the next two balls, so we're down to

the last ball and Cookey hit it beautifully, straight down the ground. Will it be caught or

might it be a six? Just a metre inside the boundary the English substitute fieldsman takes

the catch and England win this amazing game by 4 runs.

Australian Captain Ian Petherick's remarkable innings included the following statistics. He made 140 runs off 153 balls, he went in at 1 for 1 for the third ball of the first over and 246 was scored of its total of 247 runs while Ian was batting. Probably the greatest innings seen to date in International Veterans cricket. A remarkable achievement and one long remembered by those present.

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Ian Petherick acknowledges applause for his century

Well played by the Aussies, adjusting to the slow English wickets and just missing out by was

it one metre or two?

Bruce Pooley transferring scores to a spreadsheet after the game

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The Sutton Cricket Club excelled with great sandwiches, scones and a variety of cakes for

the half time "tea" and then after the game, the dinner of lasagne and salad was enjoyed by

all present.

The speeches were kept short as time was limited but sincere thanks were expressed by the

representatives of both sides for both the whole Australian tour and today's fantastic game.

The Man of the Match award was presented to Ian Petherick.

Ian Petherick presents an Australian cap to English captain Mickey Swain

Lindsay Fisher, the tour manager, again created mayhem with his presentations to those he

had to thank, mostly awarding a never-ending supply of Adelaide Strikers caps and little

koalas for the grand kids, but also throwing in the unexpected sandpaper joke, much to the

amusement of all present.

What a tour? What a game? The Aussies did themselves proud but unfortunately fell just

short of "bringing home the bacon"!! England now has won back the Silver Ashes and we

will be even more determined to win them back at the next opportunity.

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35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS England Australia


1 Swain Micheal Ct Wood T Bowled Smith P 41 77

2 Barnes Andrew Bowled Wood T 60 85

3 Swadkin Chris Ct & Bowled Wood T 21 29

4 Crees Peter Run Out (Hamman S) 23 19

5 Wright Malcolm Bowled Kasputtis R 23 31

6 Hall Martin Ct Hamman S Bowled Kasputtis R 47 37

7 Hart Barry Not Out 14 17

8 Breed Colin Not Out 6 6


FOW

TOTAL 6/251

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

83 120 133 153 222 231

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

Spear T 8 0 40 0

Kasputtis R 7 0 22 2

Cooke C 3 0 9 0

Edmunds R 5 0 16 0

Smith P 9 0 40 1

Pooley B 4 0 24 0

Wood T 7 0 40 2

Petherick I 1 0 13 0

Hamman S 5 0 32 0

Reid A 1 0 7 0

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35 OVER

40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER INNINGS Australia Sutton C C


1 Stackpoole J Ct Swain M Bowled Spindler T 7 24

2 Wood T LBW Bowled Spindler T 0 2

3 Petherick I Ct Breed C Bowled Hart B 140 153

4 Reid A St Burgess M Bowled Hart B 56 65

5 Hamman S LBW Bowled Taylor P 16 30

6 Spear T Run Out (Hart B) 13 11

7 Edmunds R Ct Woodward M Bowled Taylor P 3 6

8 Smith P Ct & Bowled Woodward M 1 4

9 Cooke C Ct Sub (Bulger S) Bowled Hart B 2 5


11 Kasputtis R DNB

12 Pooley B DNB


FOW TOTAL 9/247

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 OVERS 50

1 24 150 189 216 222 232 247 247

BOWLING

BOWLER O M R W

1 Spindler Trevor 10 1 29 2

2 Breed Colin 8 0 48 0

3 Hart Barry 10 0 60 3

4 Taylor Phil 10 0 42 2

5 Woodward Martin 10 1 46 1

6 Crees Peter 2 0 16 0

England won by 4 runs

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Tour Statistics Summary

Batting

PLAYER G

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Ave

rage

Bal

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aced

Stri

ke R

ate

COOKE. C 8 3 0 41 13.7 43 95.35

COSTELLO. J 4 4 3 52 52 79 65.82

COURT. R 9 2 1 13 13 32 40.63

EDMUNDS. R 10 9 2 133 19 139 95.68

GIBSON. I (ASC) 9 7 3 153 38.25 253 60.47

GIBSON. I (GIPS) 9 9 6 206 68.67 296 69.59

HAMMAN. S 10 10 5 242 48.4 365 66.3

KASPUTTIS. R 10 5 3 31 15.5 39 79.49

McPHERSON. W 9 5 2 86 28.67 121 71.07

PETHERICK. I 10 10 1 423 47 548 77.19

POOLEY. B 10 4 0 27 6.75 32 84.38

REID. A 10 10 1 309 34.33 343 90.09

SMITH. P 10 7 2 64 12.8 91 70.33

SOLOMON. H 1 1 0 33 33 43 76.74

SPEAR. T 10 6 2 101 25.25 119 84.87

STACKPOOLE. J 10 10 2 316 39.5 397 79.6

TERRELL. J 9 8 3 157 31.4 222 70.72

WOOD. T 8 8 4 272 68 296 92

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Bowling and Fielding

PLAYER

Gam

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BOWLING

Cat

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Ru

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COOKE. C 8 45 9 4 138 35 3.07 68 4 0 0

COSTELLO. J 4 12 0 1 44 44 3.67 72 1 0 0

COURT. R 9 55 12 8 147 18 2.67 41 1 0 0

EDMUNDS. R 10 48 7 4 163 41 3.40 72 0 0 0

GIBSON. I (ASC) 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

GIBSON. I (GIPS) 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

HAMMAN. S 10 31 3 3 121 40 3.90 62 2 0 2

KASPUTTIS. R 10 70 16 14 187 13 2.67 30 0 0 0

McPHERSON. W 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0

PETHERICK. I 10 24 3 2 80 40 3.33 72 1 0 0

POOLEY. B 10 51 3 11 203 18 3.98 28 2 0 0

REID. A 10 30 2 7 149 21 4.97 26 1 0 0

SMITH. P 10 69 7 12 227 19 3.28 35 1 0 1

SOLOMON. H 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0

SPEAR. T 10 78 6 9 280 31 3.57 52 2 0 0

STACKPOOLE. J 10 3 1 0 7 0 2.33 0 4 0 0

TERRELL. J 9 4 0 1 13 13 3.25 24 4 1 0

WOOD. T 8 52 5 15 228 15 4.38 21 2 0 0

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