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MARK Richardson was in top form to give Cookhill a confidence-boosting win against Ombersley 3rds.

The sides’ planned Worcestershire League clash at Ombersley was cancelled but they instead played a friendly at Cookhill and the hosts were convincing nine-wicket winners.

Richardson led the way with remarkable bowling figures of seven wickets for 19 runs as Ombersley were skittled for 60 all out in 22.4 overs. Phil Smith snapped up two wickets for five runs.