- South Dartmoor back to winning ways in cups
- Tom Allin tournament raised more than £5,000 for air ambulance
- Taverners kit bag delivered to Sri Lankan youngsters
- Devon trying to contact the class of 56
- Paceman Tshepo running in Virgin London Marathon
- Five Devon women in Western Storm squad for Kia Super League
- Registration night for all ages at Topsham on Monday
- Lots pouring in for auction at Allin Memorial tournament
- Thames Valley Gentlemen Cricket Club
- Bradninch add Argentinian flavour to Devon League
- Ipplepen youth registration night on Friday
- Final call for Groundsmans first seminar this year
- Devon League official tackling London Marathon for charity
- Bovey on familiar territory in Aaron Printers Cup
- Brockman Cup - Cup Kings lie in wait for holders
- Shepherd Trust helps Kingsbridge build for sustainable future
- DCL - Umpire Appointments 2016 (May 7th - July 2nd)
- Long standing records beaten
- North Devon see off Paignton chase
Devon U13's v Gwent
Devon U13's v Gwent
"A Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Folowing the poor display against the Hampshire team, and the apocalyptic weather that saw the Dorset game washed out, the Under 13' s were eager to play in Wales to get the season up and running. It seemed unlikely that the weather gods would relent, however as we neared the delightful town of Usk we saw the first glimpses of sunlight, and on arrival at the ground it was clear the Welsh had worked tirelessly to make sure we had a game on an a day when many would have packed up and gone home.
This game was not in the ECB competition and provided the management team with the chance to try a few ideas and challenge the players. Charlie Bariball was welcomed back to the side following his recovery from a broken finger; his enthusiasm had been missed. As one of our ducks was lined up, another had fallen off the shelf. Another of the irrepressible squad members, Ben Steer, had fractured his cheekbone attempting a catch. ( Poor technique? Must speak to the coaches). This brought Dan Wolf back in to the squad. He had been unlucky to be omitted from the original squad.
Toby Codd, captain for the day, returned from the toss with the unsurprising news that a) he had lost it, and b) we were batting. Codd and Lathwell put on 28 before the skipper missed a straight one. Will Thompson, obviously struggling with his fitness, having been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back, but cleared to play by his consultant, came and went quickly. Things could have got much worse as Dan Hussey and Sam Lathwell had a disagreement over the possibility of a run. Hussey completed two as the Gwent keeper inexplicably missed the stumps. A difficult moment was averted for Hussey Senior, who was umpiring following the late withdrawal of Wales ACO umpires.
Just to show there were no hard feelings, Lathwell and Hussey put on 53 for the 4th wicket, before Hussey was run out for 17. Things really took off with the arrival of Jake Reddick at the crease. Batting lower than usual, he had free reign to play his aggressive style of cricket, and did so with gusto. He put on 59 with Lathwell in 10 overs. Lathwell reached his 1st Devon 50 making 66 in 83 balls with 9 fours. After his dismissal Reddick carried on where he left off, and reached his own 50 off 46 balls, again with 9 fours. The final total of 188 for 4 was a significant improvement on previous batting efforts, and a sign that the players were beginning to understand their roles and responsibilities. Two partnerships of over 50 pleased the management.
What would really make the day, after a typically friendly Welsh tea, was a high calibre fielding and bowling performance. The players delivered. Aggresive and controlled spells from Dan Goodey and Ben Steer reduced Gwent to 21 for 3 and from then on Devon were always in control. Codd used his bowlers intelligently and Goodey took 4 for 14 from his 8 overs, a fair reflection of his performance. Ben Green bowled better than his 1 for 35 from 8 overs indicated. Alfie Huxtable confirmed his all round ability with 3 for 27 from his 8 overs of leg spin. Dan Wolf justified his recall with a tidy spell of 7 overs for 23 runs. Gwent finished on 157 for 8, giving Devon a comfortable victory.
The trip back over the bridge was a happy one, with the management reflecting on a much improved performance and looking forward to the next round of championship games. Their only concerns , the obvious discomfort of Will Thompson who was unable to field, and the slightly relaxed approach to the last 10 overs when the game was in the bag.
You can never be totally satisfied as a Manager!!!
"A Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Folowing the poor display against the Hampshire team, and the apocalyptic weather that saw the Dorset game washed out, the Under 13' s were eager to play in Wales to get the season up and running. It seemed unlikely that the weather gods would relent, however as we neared the delightful town of Usk we saw the first glimpses of sunlight, and on arrival at the ground it was clear the Welsh had worked tirelessly to make sure we had a game on an a day when many would have packed up and gone home.
This game was not in the ECB competition and provided the management team with the chance to try a few ideas and challenge the players. Charlie Bariball was welcomed back to the side following his recovery from a broken finger; his enthusiasm had been missed. As one of our ducks was lined up, another had fallen off the shelf. Another of the irrepressible squad members, Ben Steer, had fractured his cheekbone attempting a catch. ( Poor technique? Must speak to the coaches). This brought Dan Wolf back in to the squad. He had been unlucky to be omitted from the original squad.
Toby Codd, captain for the day, returned from the toss with the unsurprising news that a) he had lost it, and b) we were batting. Codd and Lathwell put on 28 before the skipper missed a straight one. Will Thompson, obviously struggling with his fitness, having been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back, but cleared to play by his consultant, came and went quickly. Things could have got much worse as Dan Hussey and Sam Lathwell had a disagreement over the possibility of a run. Hussey completed two as the Gwent keeper inexplicably missed the stumps. A difficult moment was averted for Hussey Senior, who was umpiring following the late withdrawal of Wales ACO umpires.
Just to show there were no hard feelings, Lathwell and Hussey put on 53 for the 4th wicket, before Hussey was run out for 17. Things really took off with the arrival of Jake Reddick at the crease. Batting lower than usual, he had free reign to play his aggressive style of cricket, and did so with gusto. He put on 59 with Lathwell in 10 overs. Lathwell reached his 1st Devon 50 making 66 in 83 balls with 9 fours. After his dismissal Reddick carried on where he left off, and reached his own 50 off 46 balls, again with 9 fours. The final total of 188 for 4 was a significant improvement on previous batting efforts, and a sign that the players were beginning to understand their roles and responsibilities. Two partnerships of over 50 pleased the management.
What would really make the day, after a typically friendly Welsh tea, was a high calibre fielding and bowling performance. The players delivered. Aggresive and controlled spells from Dan Goodey and Ben Steer reduced Gwent to 21 for 3 and from then on Devon were always in control. Codd used his bowlers intelligently and Goodey took 4 for 14 from his 8 overs, a fair reflection of his performance. Ben Green bowled better than his 1 for 35 from 8 overs indicated. Alfie Huxtable confirmed his all round ability with 3 for 27 from his 8 overs of leg spin. Dan Wolf justified his recall with a tidy spell of 7 overs for 23 runs. Gwent finished on 157 for 8, giving Devon a comfortable victory.
The trip back over the bridge was a happy one, with the management reflecting on a much improved performance and looking forward to the next round of championship games. Their only concerns , the obvious discomfort of Will Thompson who was unable to field, and the slightly relaxed approach to the last 10 overs when the game was in the bag.
You can never be totally satisfied as a Manager!!!