Badby&Farthingstone Cricket Club News
Great to report on a successful club day at the ground with a good turn-out despite the grey clouds. Thankfully the rain held off as everyone enjoyed a relaxed 30 over intra-club game with former captain Malcolm Alphonso’s team beating chairman Andy Nightingale’s side.
Everyone enjoyed the BBQ and refreshments, including a delicious cake stall, during the afternoon, with several youngsters taking part in a game of Kwik cricket after the 2020 club presentations and raffle announcement – a lovely family day out. Thanks to all involved especially Jack from The Maltsters for putting on a cocktail bar. Much appreciated.
Club captain Charlie Ashmore made the 2020 season awards (delayed because of Covid) with congratulations to the following – The Wildfowl Duck award: Andy Nightingale, Batsman of the Year: Dan Currie, Bowler of the Year: Jordan Shingler, Young Player of the Year: George Dicks, Captain’s Player of the Year: Malcolm Alphonso, Player’s Player of the year: Steve Nelligan, Clubman of the Year: Charlie Ashmore.
Earlier in the month, on the pitch, another exciting finish saw B&FCC tie with first time visitors Napton in a rain-affected match. Set to make 120 to win the match ebbed and flowed, leaving the visitors three short of victory with one ball remaining.
They managed to score two to leave the match tied with the scores all square. The club has lost count of the number of close finishes this season, not good for the nerves.
We are still running taster sessions for juniors interested in getting into cricket throughout August. These will be held at the ground (Long Roods, Chapel Lane, Badby NN11 3AQ). Full details on the club’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/4042839432462543/ If you are interested in coming along to any of the sessions please email andynightingale234@gmail.com.
Forthcoming fixtures:
- Sunday 22 August v Simon Bradshaw XI (H),
- Sunday 29 August v Crick Lions (H)
- Sunday 5 Sept v Pattishall (A),
- Sunday 12 Sept v SNCC (H).
All matches start at 2pm.
Graeme Whitcroft