It looked a tricky opening day fixture, and so it proved, as Walsden ran out comfortable winners in the opening game of the season.

The Stags won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first. Three dropped catches early on proved costly, as Walsden moved from 54-1 to 107-2, with Joe Gale (53) and Jake Hooson (36) taking full advantage. A big score loomed, particularly with a powerful middle and lower order still to come, but the Stags did well to pull things back.

Rizwan Sadiq impressed on debut, returning excellent figures of 11 overs, 2-30, while Joe Humphreys picked up crucial wickets on his way to 2-42. Walsden eventually posted a competitive 174-5 from their 50 overs.

In reply, the Stags got off to the worst possible start. Joe Humphreys was run out early, while Jack Taylor and Keelan Shipley both departed cheaply. At 39-4, the task looked a steep one, but a 46-run partnership between Leighton Friend (35) and professional James Price (28) briefly gave the home side hope.

Unfortunately, Friend was bowled first ball after drinks, and the innings never fully recovered. The tail offered some resistance, but not enough to shift the momentum, with Norden eventually bowled out for 130 in 43.2 overs.

Scorecard : https://norden.play-cricket.com/website/results/7216286

The Second XI faced a tricky away encounter at Nelson.

Skipper Docker won the toss and elected to bat, and his decision was rewarded with an excellent opening stand of 97 between Slater (39) and Kirkby (39). However, the introduction of spin changed the complexion of the innings, with 97-0 quickly becoming 97-3.

Some middle-order resistance from Docker (25) and Holt (19) helped steady things, but another collapse saw the Stags finish on 165-9 from their 45 overs.

In reply, Norden made early inroads before a third-wicket partnership of 45 put Nelson in a strong position. The turning point came when Holt produced a beauty to dismiss Pettinger (43), shifting the momentum back towards the visitors.

Regular wickets followed, although Lister (37*) offered stubborn resistance. In the end, Nelson finished on 152-9, handing Dockers men a hard-fought victory and 10 valuable points.

Scorecard : https://norden.play-cricket.com/website/results/7216531

Norden Cricket Club is seeking a reliable and committed Groundsperson to maintain and prepare our playing surfaces and facilities at Woodhouse Lane. The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring the ground is presented to a high standard throughout the cricket season.

Role Overview

The role involves preparing cricket wickets, maintaining the square and outfield, and carrying out general groundskeeping duties around the club.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of cricket wickets for matches and practice
• Rolling, mowing, watering and marking pitches
• Maintenance of the cricket square and outfield
• General groundskeeping duties around the ground
• Setting up the ground for matchdays
• Basic upkeep of grounds machinery and equipment

Requirements

• Previous experience in general groundskeeping is essential
• Experience in cricket wicket preparation is preferable
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards
• Reliable and flexible, particularly around match schedules

Hours and Contract

• 20–25 hours per week
• Initial six-month contract
• Rate dependent on experience

Applications

Please send expressions of interest or details of relevant experience to nick.brierley@icloud.com

After a few months of hibernation from social media, we wanted to bring members up to speed with what’s been happening at Norden Cricket Club. While things may have been quiet online, rest assured the Cricket Committee has been working hard throughout the off-season.

AGM Reminder
Firstly, a reminder that the club’s AGM takes place this Thursday 29th January, starting at 7:45pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

Junior Cricket
Our junior section is already back up and running, with age-group training taking place at Falinge Park on Tuesdays and Fridays.

We’re also delighted to announce that the club has launched its first ever all-girls team, with the creation of a new Under 11s side.
Training for this group starts on Thursday 5th February, 5:45–6:45pm at Norden Primary School. Sessions are open to girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 and are completely free.
If your child would like to get involved, please contact the club by DM.

Senior Cricket

The senior section has strengthened well over the winter, with several home-grown players re-signing alongside some new faces.

As announced at the end of last season, the club’s professional for 2026 will be James Price. South African-born, James has lived in the UK for the past eight years and now calls Norden home — complete with a distinctive South African/Rochdale twang.

Speaking ahead of the new season, Price said:

“I’m really looking forward to the 2026 season and being part of a talented and exciting playing squad. I’m hoping we can bring some success to this well-supported club.”

• 1st XI – Captain: Lee Crabtree
• T20 XI – Captain: Dom Humphreys
• 2nd XI – Captain: Philip Docker
• 3rd XI – Captain: David Bebb
• 4th XI – Captain: Jimmy Drury

While the 4th XI will not be entered into an official league this season, the club is keen to arrange a number of friendly fixtures to help introduce new players to senior cricket.
The first three dates identified are:

• Saturday 2nd May
• Sunday 17th May
• Sunday 7th June

Any clubs interested in reciprocal home and away fixtures are invited to DM us.

The senior indoor nets start next Wednesday, the 4^th of February, running for 8 weeks. The sessions will be held at PA Sports in Bury from 18:00 – 20:00.

Social Events
The senior squad’s first social of the year takes place on Saturday 7th February with Beer Pong. There are a few places remaining — details on how to sign up are available in the clubhouse.

Ground Force Day
Our annual Ground Force Weekend will be held on:

• Saturday 28th March
• Sunday 29th March
  from 10:00am – 12:00pm on both days.

All players, parents, members and supporters are encouraged to attend and help get Stag Park ready for the season ahead.

Pre-Season Fixtures
Three pre-season fixtures have been scheduled:

• Blackpool (A) – 4th April
• Sefton Park (A) – 11th April
• 1st XI vs 2nd XI mixed scratch match (Stag Park) – 12th April

The league season then gets underway on Sunday 19th April.

Fixtures & Sponsorship
Wallet-sized fixture cards are now available from the club — completely free of charge.

As always, we have Player (£100), Match (£300) and Ball (£50) sponsorships available. Please DM us or call into the club for more details.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. We hope you’re looking forward to the new season as much as we are.

To quote the late, great Richard Bonsor…
“11 weeks on Sunday. Can’t wait.”

Your Norden Cricket Club Cricket Committee

Norden Cricket Club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Jermaine Blackwood for his efforts, professionalism, and contribution throughout this season. After careful consideration, the Club can confirm that Jermaine has not been re-engaged for the 2026 season, and we wish him every success in the future.

Norden CC is pleased to announce that James Price has been appointed as the Club’s Professional for the 2026 season. James is a familiar face in the community, living locally in Norden, and the Club looks forward to welcoming him into the senior set-up ahead of pre-season.

1st XI Captain Lee Crabtree said “I am really excited to have James Price joining us as our professional for the 2026 season. His quality and experience will be a massive asset both on and off the field and I am confident he’ll play a big role in helping us push for success next year.”

Further details on James’s role and preparations for 2026 will be shared in due course.

Rochdale vs Norden 1^st XI – Sunday 31^st August

The home team won the toss and elected to bat, but were immediately in trouble either side of the rain breaks with Harrison (0), Harling (1), Chapman (0) and sub-professional Pope (0) all falling victim to the excellent Masqood. Resistance was required and Harry Butterworth batted well for his 30 before going caught and bowled by Lord. Skipper Makin looked intent on occupying the crease. He saw off Masqood, who finished with 5-15 from his 13 overs. Makin had moved on to 21 before a slip and some very sharp work by Jack Taylor at mid-on had him dismissed run out. The tail didn’t wag and Rochdale finished on 79 from 24 overs. Lord bowled well for his 2-15, as did Taylor for his 2-5.

The Stags reply got off to a great start as the ever positive Humphreys took Harling for 8 in his first over. Disaster struck in the next over though as he turned for a sharp two and injured his knee, having to be carried from the field. The Norden professional was in at 3 and was soon sent packing by an excellent delivery from Pope. It pitched outside leg and clipped the off bail, an absolute belter.
Skipper Crabtree (8) and Jack Taylor (11) looked to be positive, but with both gone and the inexperienced McKeown and Yates at the crease with still 43 runs required the home side most of fancied their chances. However, any hope was short lived as McKeown (30*) including five 4’s and Yates (15*) with two 4’s and a 6 as the Stags romped home by 7 wickets and over 20 overs to spare.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373335.html

Norden vs Rochdale 2nd XI – Sunday 31^st August

The day started with a bang when some of the Rochdale players decided to announce their arrival by letting fireworks off over the neighbours houses on Shawfield Lane. The rain soon put a dampener on things with a few rain breaks meaning the game was reduced to 27 overs a side. The Stags were not bowling or fielding well, and the Rochdale openers Anwar (52) and Faulkner (32) added 94 for the first wicket. The only bright spot was an excellent spell from Modessar Hussain of 8 overs 3-18. Kabi made 41 and Abdullah Khan 34 (off just 19 balls) as the Dale scored an imposing 182-4. The Stags lost Kirkby (0), Malik (10) and Hussain (22) in the early exchanges before Docker with a  run a ball 35 and Sam Butterworth (29) steadied the ship. When both departed the Stags still needed 84 from 10 overs to reach the revised DLS target of 207. Kearns was joined by O’Neill and the Stags put on a firework display of their own. Kearns was brutal in his 55* off just 36 balls with three 4’s and four 6’s. O’Neill was equally as devastating with his 38* coming off 23 balls with one 4 and three 6’s. The Stags romped home with 17 balls to spare. An excellent last third to the game securing top division status for Dockers men.    
Scorecard: http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373666.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCATTJ0tKSc

Norden vs Todmorden 3^rd XI – Saturday 30^th August

With a dire forecast set from 3pm it was always going to be hard to get a result as Jimmy’s boys chased an unlikely promotion. Early runs from Crabtree (27) and O Henderson (30) saw over 80 runs on the board for the loss of only 3 wickets.  However this soon changed to 92-6 the Stags fancied their chances of wrapping the 1^st innings up and have a quick bat, but the Todd lower order had other ideas. No.8 N Barker scored 19 and no.10 C Barker 32* to make sure Todd completed their 40 overs, finishing on 147-9. For the stags it was the spin twins Bebb (2-33) and Gooding (3-39) who took the wickets. During the break the inevitable deluge came and no more play was possible.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373930.html

A fine opening spell from the Norden professional Jermaine Blackwood had Ramsbottom reduced to 68-3, but things could have been much better if the Stags had held their catches. The middle order,Caton (40) and Olpin (18), batted well with opener Parton (68),  before Balckwoods re-introduction alongside Jack Taylor saw a flurry of wickets. No.10 Dack scored an impressive 24* as Rammy finished on 227-9 from their 50 overs, more than ably assisted by 24 wides from the home bowlers. Blackwood finished with an impressive 6-52 from his 15.

Things started brightly with the bat as Humphreys (43) and Jack taylor (23) added 73 for the first wicket, but when Humphreys was trapped LBW by Von Berg an almighty collapsed followed as we lost 8 wickets for just 22 runs. Von Berg was bamboozling the Norden batters on his way to 6-23, ably assisted by Burdaky 4-79. The only late order resistance was shown by Alex Willis (22*) and young Stan Kearns (16) as the Stags limped to 136 all out.

Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373329.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f04VJSfZ6Lg

The 2^nd XI completed the season hat-trick over Rammy in the return fixture. Docker won the toss and elected to field, throwing young leg spinner Jake Hill the new ball. His faith was repaid as he took all the top 4, reducing the home side to 14-4. Middle order resistance was shown from Round (42) and Thomond (20) before the re-introduction of Seb Howard wrapped things up, bowling Rammy out for 108. Jake finished with 4-26 and Seb 3-22.

The out of sorts Devine went for a duck and Kirkby was bowled neck and crop for 5. The experienced middle order of Hash Malik (42), Docker (22*) and Pimm (27*) saw the game home with over 15 overs t spare.

Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373660.html

The 3^rd XI suffered a narrow defeat away at Great Harwood. Skipper Jimmy won the toss and asked the home side to bat first. The accumulated 214-5 from their 40 overs, mainly due to Hussain (94*) and Kayley (58). The first 5 bowlers used had an average age of under 15. Howard, Bunting, Frankish, Malik and Ali all bowled well. The last 5 overs appeared costly as Drury and Thorpe went for 71.

The Stags started strongly, with Buckley (30) and Mason (43) adding 63 for the 1^st wicket, before Bebb (66) and Frankish (38) both batted well and at 147-2 the Stags were looking good. However the last 8 wickets fell for just 61 runs and we fell 7 runs short.

Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1374/1374024.html

It was another bumper crowd at the Reside Agency Stag Park as the young Norder Stags took on Burnley CC in the ¼ final of the T20 compeition with a spot at finals day up for grabs.

Skipper Humphreys won the toss and elected to bat first. Disaster struck as the captain, who had scored an impressive 274 runs at an average of 91 in his 4 group stage games, fell for just 6 well caught and bowled by Tripathi.

The Norden professional Jermiane Blackwood realised the importance of not losing another early wicket and batted very sensible to begin with. At the other end Jack Taylor added an impressive 35 off just 34 balls, including 3 sixes whilst putting on 66 runs for the second run partnership. McKeown (18) put on 59 with Blackwood, who had now started to accelerate. The return of Tripathi proved pivotal when he had Blackwood caught on the mid-wicket boundary. However, the Jamaican had scored a vital 58, off just 39 balls, including three 4’s and four 6’s. Crabtree (16*), Hussain (9) and Farooq (7*) rounded things off for the Stags and they finished on 162-5 from their 20 overs.

The mood around the ground at half time was that the score was around par, and the in-experienced bowling attack would have to bowl well to win the game.
Burnley came racing out of the blocks with Shah smashing 21 of just 13. As the power play finished Burnley were well in front. Skipper Bedford was going at a run a ball 30, ably supported by Hodge. At 79-1 at the end of the 8^th over things were slipping away from the Stags. Skipper Humphreys turned to 15 year old Abu Farooq and 16 year old Olly Yates with the ball. The two youngsters bowled a superb 8 over spell that only went for 49 runs and more importantly yielded 3 wickets with Bedford (35), Hodge (18) and Hassan (7) all back in the shed. Crabtree ran out Lawson for just 2, celebrating with an unconventional knee slide.

35 was required off the last 4 overs. Jamie Taylor was re-introduced, having an immediate impact clean bowling the Burnley professional Erasmus for 17.

Tripathi was at the crease with the experienced Brunt and they chipped away at the total gaining 10 runs and 9 runs from the 18^th and 19^th overs. It went down to the last over with Blackwood bowling and Burnley needing 11 runs to win. The over started with two dot balls before Trapathi hit a 4. Blackwood kept his nerve and two singles followed. It came down to the last ball with a six needed for Burnley to win. Trapathi struck it to deep mid-off, but it was a one bounce 4. The scores were tied, but confusion reigned as not many on the ground seemed to know what happened next. Super over? No. The rules state that in the event of a tie the team losing least wickets wins. Norden had lost 5 and Burnley 6.

A great game of cricket in front of an excellent crowd. The young stags (the five amateur bowlers used had an average age of 17) had done themselves proud  and now have a finals day to look forward to on Saturday the 26^th of July at Littleborough.    

Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373543.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEzQ8nRP_LQ

Skipper Crabtree won the toss and decided to bowl first. When the dangerous Edgar (21) and professional Ed Moore (9) were both dismissed with the score on just 32 things were looking good. A solid 86 run third wicket stand between Atkinson (63) and Rickard (35) put Tood back in a strong position before a mid-order collapse saw Todd reduced to 149-6. The Todd skipper blasted 44 not out of just 41 balls to finish on 213-8 from their 50 overs. Young Jamie Taylor on debut had 10 overs 1-46, Taz 2-38 and professional Blackwood 3-52. There was also an impressive spell from the other debutant, Abu Farooq, who had 5 overs 1-13.

The Stags got off to a flyer, mainly thanks to vice-captain Dom Humphreys who blasted 63 from just 44 balls with eleven 4’s and one 6. The score had moved to 93 before the loss of Humphreys, but then fellow opener Jack Taylor (23) departed soon afterwards. Finn Mckeown (12) was striking it crisply before panicking and handling the ball, and after a short discussion from the umpires was given out. Crabtree and Farooq came and went cheaply before an important stand of 44 between Blackwood (34) and Yates (29). Olly Holt chipped in with 15 but the Stags ended up 9 down with two runs still required. Luckily Devine kept his cool and hit a 4 for a much-needed league victory.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373287.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXi-EpDPo6U

Sunday 6^th of July Todmorden 2^nd XI vs Norden 2^nd XI

Early morning rain at Centre Vale led to a delayed start and a reduced 41 overs a side contest. Sam Butterworth (24), Alex Willis (28), Spencer Allen (29), Oliver Kirkby (21) and Modessar Hussain (22) all got in, but couldn’t convert their start to a big score. The Stags finished 162 all out with 1 ball of their innings remaining.

Todd started strongly and at 129-3 seemed to be cruising to victory but the Stags stuck to the task. Jake Hills leg spin was causing problems, with his 12 overs yielding 3-44. Modessar ended with 3-33 from his 10 overs. It all came down to the last ball with the home side needing 1 to tie and 2 to win. Brown hit the ball out; one run was completed but Ali was run out trying to complete the second with the game ending a tie. Whilst this was a credible result against the side who sit top of the table stand-in skipper Malik must be ruing his sides 34 wides.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373619.html

Saturday 5^th of July Norden 2^nd XI s Ramsbottom 2^nd XI – Cup Semi-Final

The visitors won the toss and elected to bowl first. They took regular wickets and the Stags were in real trouble at 27-4 with Abbas wreaking havoc. A 55 run partnership between Sam Butterworh (41) and Oli Kirkby (22) steadied the ship before Kearns (22*) and O’Neill (30) gave the innings a late flurry. Norden finished on 157 all out from 38.2 of their allotted 41 overs.

There was a bit in the wicket, and with a very strong seem bowling attack the Stags still fancied their chances, but they would need to start well. Jamie Taylor had the dangerous Dack caught behind for a duck. Almond-read (14) was clean bowled by Taylor and Rammy were 18-2. Farooq bowled excellently for his 5 overs 0-5 and Taylor finished with 2-14 from his 6. The Rammy batters must have been delighted to see the change bowlers coming on. However, any joy was short lived as Hussain ran riot with 5.5 overs 5-17. He was well supported by Kearns (2-23) and Rammy were bowled out for just 64 to the delight of the victorious home crowd.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1372/1372465.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHiezktEIjk

The final will be hosted by the Stags at the Reside Estate Agency Stag Park on Saturday 2^nd of July when they will face Burnley CC 2^nd XI

The JWL T20 Quarter-Final between Norden 1^st XI and Burnley CC 1^st XI scheduled for Friday the 4^th of July was postponed due to bad weather. The game will now be played on Thursday the 10^th of July.  

Weekend Recap at Reside Stag Park

The weekend kicked off on Friday with the final group stage match of the T20 competition, as The Stags welcomed Haslingden to Reside Stag Park. Haslingden won the toss and elected to field.

Skipper Humphreys continued his red-hot form from June with a blistering half-century off just 25 balls. He was joined by sub-professional Jameel Stuart after seven overs, who carried on the assault with a destructive innings, smashing the Haslingden attack to all parts of the ground. Stuart finished with a sensational 80 off just 31 balls, helping The Stags post a formidable total of 214 from their 20 overs.

Haslingden never really got going in reply. Inspired bowling changes by Humphreys turned the game decisively, including the reintroduction of Stuart, who delivered a remarkable quadruple-wicket maiden to complete his five-wicket haul. Haslingden were bowled out for just 84, securing a comprehensive win for The Stags. Securing a home quarter final birth vs Burnley on the 4^th July.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373539.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qhIsqidaA

Saturday brought the return of league cricket with a top-of-the-table clash as 2nd-placed Clitheroe visited Reside Stag Park. Captain Crabtree won the toss and chose to field first.

Clitheroe’s opening pair capitalised on a depleted Stags bowling attack, racing to 196 before the first wicket finally fell in the 34th over. A lack of pressure and missed opportunities allowed Clitheroe to post a commanding 322/6 from their allotted 50 overs.

In response, The Stags got off to a bright start with the ever-positive opening partnership of Taylor and Humphreys putting on 69 in just eight overs. Humphreys went on to record his second half-century of the weekend, but wickets fell around him, and he was eventually dismissed with the score at 126-3. From there, the chase faltered, with the middle order unable to rebuild, and the innings ended in disappointment at 181 all out in the 32nd over.

A tough day for the 1st XI, with valuable lessons to take into the second half of the season.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373281.html
Highlights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-zPJv-pIbI

Norden 2nd XI vs Clitheroe 2nd XI – Saturday 28th June

The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first. It was tough going for the Stags as Clitheroe’s top 3 tucked in.  61-1 soon became 153-1 with Dawson (26), Bennett (56) and Butterfield (45) all making good scores. Zeeshan Tariq bowled tightly for his 1-23 off 12. It was occasional bowler, Tom Booth, doing the late damage picking up 4-20 from his 3 overs to see Clitheroe finish on 240-7.

The Stags lost Booth (2) and Malik (23) early, but Docker (62) and Allen 20) got us right back in the chase. The weather closed in and a quick fire 28 from 18 balls from Muddar got us back in the hunt. Off the last ball of the over the Stags needed a 6 to sneak in front on DLS, but Muddar was caught on the deep long off boundary. The rain continued and the umpires too the players from the field, with no more play possible. A tough one to take… but in such a competitive division, it’s a game of fine margins.  
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373609.html

Norden 4th XI vs Todmorden 4th XI – Sunday 29th June.

With no scheduled fixture for the 3rd XI we managed to arrang 4th XI friendly, consisting of 3 U16 and the rest 12-14 year olds, none of whom had playeed senior cricket this season.

The visitors batted first and made 162 all out from 39 overs. The pick of the home side bowlers was Jonjo McCann who took 5-29. The older, more experinced Todd attack was too hot to handle for the young stags, with us being bundled out fro just 53. None the less a great experience for the young players, many of whom were getting their first experience of senior cricket and the longer fromat of the game.
Scorecard : https://norden.play-cricket.com/website/results/7158517

The weekend began with a trip to Glebe Street for the fourth installment of Nordens’ T20 group stage campaign, this time against a consistently strong Crompton side. After winning the toss, Crompton elected to bat and immediately set a blistering pace. Their professional and opening batsman smashed 60 runs in the powerplay for the loss of just one wicket.

The onslaught continued as overseas amateur Louis joined the fray, combining with Jamal for a destructive 138-run partnership for the second wicket in just 9.5 overs. Jamal eventually fell in the 16th over after a brutal 102 off 53 balls. Louis was then joined by Hamzah, and together they pushed Crompton’s total to a commanding 242-3 from their 20 overs — a mix of exceptional hitting and inconsistent bowling from the Stags.

The chase began in trademark aggressive fashion, with Humphreys helping the Stags reach 68 for the loss of one wicket — that of professional Blackwood, who contributed 21. Taylor picked up the mantle, partnering with Humphreys for a rapid 54-run stand for the second wicket in just four overs before Humphreys was dismissed.

Despite Taylor’s impressive 56 from 27 balls, the innings began to lose momentum. Brief cameos from McKeown and Crabtree injected some hope, but the Stags ultimately fell short, finishing on 198-8 from their 20 overs.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373526.html

On Sunday, the 1st XI travelled to Haslingden, looking to reset after a disappointing double defeat the previous weekend. Meanwhile, the 2nd XI hosted the reverse fixture at Reside Stag Park. Both captains opted to bowl first, with rain looming.

The 1st XI managed 34 overs before the weather took over, forcing the game to be abandoned. A highlight of the day was the return of Steven Parry to the side — his quality and experience are a significant boost to the squad.
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373273.html

The depeleted 2nd XI faced Haslingden at home and appeared to be behind the eight ball until the rain arrived in the 43rd over of Haslingdens innings. No further play was posisble
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373607.html

The 3rd XI did manage to complete a fixture on Stag Park on the Saturday against a strong looking Great Harwood side. The away side won the toss and elected to bat first. In a rain reduced afair they amassed 211-5 off their 32 overs. Seb Howard again impressed with 2-25 off his 6 overs.

Alex Buckley (22) started well, but an early collapse saw the Stags floundering at 56-5, but an excellent 42 from just 40 balls from young Haider Ali offered some resistence before we were all bowled out for 116
Scorecard : http://www.lancashireleague.com/Scorecards/1373/1373913.html