Skipper hails team spirit as Wellesbourne crowned Cotswold Hills League Premier Division champions

SKIPPER Greg Ricketts admitted worries over availability before the start of the campaign meant he would have been happy with a top five finish – instead Wellesbourne went on to clinch their fifth league crown in six seasons.

Bourne, who were Cotswold Hills League Premier Division champions from 2016 and 2018 before Exhall & Wixford ended their domination in 2019, were celebrating back-to-back titles once again as they cruised to a nine-wicket success over local rivals Shipston on Saturday.

Although closest challengers Kineton claimed the maximum 24 points from their clash with Exhall & Wixford, it did not matter as Bourne’s success meant they finished 11 points clear at the top.