“We beat ourselves”, says Stratford Cricket Club captain after surprise loss

STRATFORD skipper James Urquhart admitted he felt as low as he has “for a long, long time” after the Panthers slipped to defeat against Solihull Blossomfield last weekend.

But he urged the squad to learn some tough lessons and bounce back on Saturday when they visit Olton & WW in a battle between two teams hoping to challenge the top two.

Having restricted visitors Blossomfield to 209-7 at Swans Nest, despite a depleted bowling attack, Stratford looked well placed when they got halfway to their total for the loss of just two wickets.