Cricket

STRATFORD stormed to a convincing nine-wicket victory over Warwickshire League Premier Division rivals Solihull Municipal.

ANY lingering relegation worries for Temple Grafton were put to one side as they stormed to a 99-run victory over Ashorne and Moreton Morrell.

EXCELLENT bowling fired Kineton to within touching distance of the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division.

SHIPSTON eased their relegation fears with a thumping 165-run victory over London Road visitors Lapworth who they skittled out for just 39 runs.

KINETON took another step towards the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division title with a 76-run victory over Norton Lindsey and Wolverton.

ALL-ROUNDER Archie Walker held his nerve to edge Stratford to a three-wicket victory over visitors Bedworth to keep their title hopes intact.

ENGLAND have retained the Ashes … and they did it at Chipping Campden Cricket Club!

RAIN wiped out much of the cricket over the weekend but there was success for Stratford in one of the few games played.

OPENER Marc Passey proved Henley’s star batsman after hitting an unbeaten 127 to guide his side to victory over neighbours Earlswood.

WICKETS and runs from skipper Dexter Purser helped Stratford secure a losing draw in their Warwickshire League Premier Division match at Handsworth.

EXHALL and Wixford skipper Sam Smith admitted his blood pressure soared during his side’s thrilling match with neighbours Alcester and Ragley.

EXCELLENT bowling and a key third-wicket partnership guided Stratford to victory over Streetley in the Warwickshire League Premier Division.

STRATFORD’S head of coaching is confident that the Swans Nest Lane side is still on target for at least a top four finish.

EXHALL and Wixford picked up their first win of the season in the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division, beating Shipston by five wickets.

WITH a year to go until its 125th anniversary, there is already talk about celebrations and fundraising at Great Alne Cricket Club.

STRATFORD skipper Dexter Purser was left frustrated after seeing his side draw their Warwickshire League Premier Division match at Bedworth

Promoted Norton Lindsey & Wolverton won’t be looking to just make up the numbers in the Cotswold Hills League Premier Division this season.

Exhall & Wixford’s run in the National Village Cup ended at the first hurdle after they were edged out by hosts Filllongley

Bermudian captain Kamau Leverock struck a century to deny Stratford an opening day victory in the Premier Division of the Warwickshire League.

The Alcester & Ragley youngsters are on the pathway which could see them become future England stars.