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Where were you at 6.08pm?
On Saturday 10th May 2008?
Yes it has finally happened; no not the first team winning a game this season (although they did & very professionally too), Richard Lee hit his first ever six! A packed GLA witnessed the event as the man with forearms like Popeye broke his duck with a front foot drive (off Waaardy) over long on & down the park. The crowd erupted at this momentous & emotionally charged event.
Anyway, back to the game. The wee-man returned to lead his troops against R-O-T following last weeks sojourn into the seconds. With the second offspring having finally arrived (congrats to Scott & Lorraine), the Captain lost his first game of flipperty coin on a beautiful day at GLA. With the wicket looking akin to a road & Radcliffes latest overseas addition having scored 200 runs last weekend without being out, the signs were ominous (but had Brad ever seen anything like Creepy?!). Radcliffes progress was steady, the highlight for Calverton being a marvellous leg side stumping by our six hitting hero Lee off the bowling of Tom Wright, enter Brad. The score moved steadily along to 105-2 with a total of 230-240 looking most probable. However, a splendid partnership of bowling between Saqib Khan on his home league debut & Peter Pieman serving up some scrumptious stuff, this was reduced somewhat. The turning point was probably when Brad attempted to reverse sweep The Pieman on consecutive deliveries & lost his off stump (o.k the bail just managed to fall off!) With Saqib claiming 4 wickets, Creepy with 3 & Pete Heald (also making his home league debut) claiming 2, Radcliffe were bowled out in the final over for 180. A tremendous effort to restrict our opponents to such a total was helped by a fine display of fielding by a much younger, dare I say, more athletic team.
After last weeks debacle with the bat, & the proper Captain now in charge, a much altered batting order set about the task of scoring 181. The returning Matt Handley & Eddie Lee strode out to the wicket & both returned very quickly, although Matt did get a shocker. Chris Miller did not last long either against his former side & when Callum Jayes fell for 20 we were in a bit of a mess. What followed was most pleasing on the eye with Rich Lee & Billy Armstrong putting together a splendid partnership which all but won us the game. When our six hitting hero departed for 66, Scotty joined Billy and they saw us home, Billy finishing on a fine unbeaten 53.
So 20 points on the board. It wasn't so much the victory that was so sweet today, but the manner in which it was achieved, with the Young Guns standing up with the bat to see us home. Long may it continue.
MOM, difficult. Splendid bowling from Saqib & Creepy & a fine fifty for Billy. But the vote has to go to Flea. His first ever six, an innings of 66 (ironic really) & an immaculate display behind the sticks culminating in a fine stumping.
Well done everybody, well done.
The 2nd XI made the trip to Nuthall with a very inexperienced side and were on the wrong end of a hammering. Batting first we could only muster 52 all out, Nuthall ensured the 2nd's had plenty of time to make the trip back to GLA in time to see the 1st's win!
For the second consecutive Sunday GLA stood idle on a beautiful sunny day. This time it was East Bridgford's turn to let the hosts down, crying off at 12.20pm as the sightscreens were being erected & tea preparation was under way. Thanks!
Poor Start To New Season
It's a pity the season doesn't start in a week or two. With half a team of players currently out injured/ill/holidaying or merely expecting to become parents, both the 1st & 2nd elevens kicked off with somewhat depleted sides. At least two sides were put out though which is more than some Clubs managed this weekend!
The 1st XI travelled to the home of newly promoted Gedling & Sherwood and what a splendid new facility they have down at Regatta Way. Despite the aforementioned availability problems, the personnel on display for Calverton really should have put up a better display. Acting Captain Richard Lee decided to have a bat first. There were no demons in the wicket, but an insipid display with the willow saw an early tea being taken as we were skittled for a paltry 65. Game over. G & S achieved the 'monster target' for the loss of one wicket. Back to the drawing board.
The 2nd XI hosted Underwood at GLA under the guidance of John Nester. Underwood batted first & totalled 201-8 from the allotted 45 overs. A splendid effort by the 'young uns' in taking eight wickets & keeping the score respectable. Special mention to Matt Dean & Brinsley Kirkham - well bowled.
A lot depended on Dad to be (still waiting) Scotty & Coach Leafe to get us off to a good start, which they did. But once Scott departed for 43 the target proved insurmountable. Still Matt Dean proved he can bat a bit as well, batting for some time & remaining not out at the end.
The Sunday XI chalked up the first 'win' of the season in unsatisfactory circumstances with a 'walkover'. Gotham should have been the visitors to GLA but rang up on Sunday morning saying they couldn't get a team.
Online Club Shop - OPEN!
You can now buy a range of Calverton CC clothing via the Internet with the opening of our online Club Shop courtesy of Dave Baker at Terrasport. A more permanent link will be added soon, but for the time being visit:
http://www.terrasport.co.uk/club_shops/calverton_cc/
At the moment the range consists of playing clothing in both Junior & Adult sizes all emblazoned with the Calverton CC logo. Leisurewear will be added in the not to distant future along with Club caps & other garments.
If there's anything in particular you'd like to see on sale in the shop, please let the Club know via the comments button.
Another Rep Game At GLA
Calverton are proud to be hosting another Nottinghamshire representative game. This time it'll be the under 15's who will be playing a 20/20 match on Thursday 5th June from 4.30pm. With the under 13's playing at Calverton in late June & the under 11's in early July, it'll be a privilege to see the young talent the County has to offer on display at GLA.
May Committee Meeting
Will be held at the ground on Thursday 1st May at 7.30pm.
First Games Almost Upon Us
Let's hope it warms up a little!
Next weekend sees the first action of the season. On Saturday Thurgarton visit GLA for a friendly fixture, whilst Sunday sees the first Newark Alliance game of the season away at Wollaton.
In readiness for the weekend, Nets will be held at the Club on Thursday (Seniors) & Friday (Juniors & Seniors). Friday will also be Junior Registration night so please make every effort to attend (and bring Mum & Dad for a pint!).
Good luck to one & all for the new season.
New Season - New Players Required
Are you new to the village or maybe you're looking for a new Club.
Calverton CC welcome new players of all ages & abilities. If you enjoy playing cricket in a beautiful setting on an excellent ground, look no further. With splendid facilities and a number of Senior & Junior teams, there's something for all ages & levels. Furthermore, Calverton CC are one of a small number of Clubs in Nottinghamshire to have been awarded the ECB 'Clubmark' & are also one of Nottinghamshire's 'Focus Clubs'
You can get in touch via e-mail by clicking on the 'Club Officials' page (to the left) & clicking on the links to the Chairman or Captains.
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