Yet again the opposition cancelled on us. Malfunctioning covers led to a flooded wicket at Woolpit - they said. Hmmmm. Well done to those keen bunnies who had a practice on Parkers instead.
We are heading towards the end of the season and not getting much cricket in. Our last chance is 10th September when we play Battisford on Parkers Piece. I am sure they will be there, weather permitting, as they gave us a good reception and game last time. So it would be great to have a good turnout from NCI Ladies to pull off another win, just to underline our progress this year.
Inter NCI Game Sunday 3rd September on Parkers Piece
In the absence of any other challengers to take us on we have decided to have an all NCI game starting 12 noon. Absolutely anybody welcome to come and play and bring a spot of grub for tea afterwards. Let me know if you can be there. I will be back from Taunton after doing my 12th man thing for Cambridge Papworth in the final of the National Knockout Tournament on Saturday 2nd.
Two Counties League in 2007
Having failed to establish a Cambs league for Ladies Cricket the ECB has agreed that we can join the Two Counties League which features six teams from Suffolk. This will include Battisford, Ipswich and Woolpit who we have already played in friendlies. This will mean six home and six away games on Sundays through the 2007 season, May - Sept. We can also add in a few friendly games against our arch rivals Peterborough and maybe March will get their act together next year as well.
To have a look at the current league table go to http://www.twocounties.com/leaguetables.html - the ladies table is right at the bottom (of course!)
End of Season Bash
The proposed date is Saturday 14th October at the NCI Club. There will be buffet food, music and jigging about, speeches and prizes. This would be a good opportunity to present Karen with her champagne for scoring the only ladies six of the season (so far). I would like to recommend myself for the Gary Pratt award for being the most successful 12th man at NCI. Let me know if there are any big clashes of diaries and give me some idea of numbers.
Nets Wednesday 30th August
Usual time/place – from 6pm at Leys School, Trumpington Road.
Lois please be there with balls because Richie is away camping. I'll bring a bat. Anyone with gloves and pads please turn up.
Please leave your comments and suggestions. Some photos woud be good. I am sure Rishi has got some good ones - such as Pete wearing my hat!!? (That will teach him to bowl me out.)
Monday, August 28, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Drama at Lords Today to Rival the Oval Yesterday
There were no accusations from the umpires of ball tampering or tantrums at tea from Hayes Hurricanes but I am sure they are feeling as gutted as the Pakistan Cricket team tonight.
The day started well for Cambridge Papworth Ladies XI. We won the toss, elected to bat and the 12th man was not needed to sub for any no-shows. (Phew! Time to relax and enjoy it.) The wicket was rather soft and the outfield greasy but we skipped around in our warm-up. (Well, I skipped around; everyone else was jogging and looking professional. I was also the only idiot not wearing spikes, which is where exuberant skipping nearly cost me a broken neck. I really must get some proper gear if I am to be any good at this cricket thing.)
It was a little disappointing to lose Hannah Smith our Captain, with the score at only 24 runs off 7 overs. However, as Kath Morgan, our number three arrived at the crease to join Caroline Ingarfield, the heavens opened and stair rods rained down. After 20 minutes the Lords nursery ground was covered in puddles. The umpires announced a pitch inspection at 2pm but the rumour was that the groundsmen weren’t keen. Apparently Pakistan would be practicing there next week (all except Inzy maybe) and they didn’t want us messing up their wicket. Sure enough the game was abandoned and a deep discussion ensued between the team captains and management. Well we didn’t have a manager but HH did. And he was adamant they could not replay on Bank Holiday Monday at Cambridge as we had offered. So it was to be decided on a Bowlout!
The Bowlout comprised a penalty shoot out between 5 bowlers from each team, each having two balls to hit the wicket. We did consider a protest at this stage and nearly refused to leave the changing room to eat the free lunch provided. No-one had indoor bowling shoes. (All wearing those silly spikes of course!) But the tomato and mozzarella foccacia sandwiches were too tempting so we scoffed our lunch and headed into the indoor nets to practice before mustering at 2pm for the shoot out.
HH went first.
Their first bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our first bowler, Daisy bowled 2 balls. DIRECT HIT BOTH TIMES. TWO NIL!
Their second bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our second bowler, Sally, stepped up. She missed both.
Their third bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our third bowler, Hannah, bowled 2 balls. She missed both. STILL TWO NIL!
Their fourth bowler stepped up. She bowled 2 balls and scored with one. Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! TWO ONE TO PAPWORTH!
Our fourth bowler Paula bowled 2 balls. (Surely Knibbsy, former England player, can’t miss?) She did – both of them – by a coat of varnish.
Their final bowler bowled two balls. DIRECT HITS BOTH OF THEM!
Nooooooooooooooooooooo! THREE TWO TO HH!
CUMONKATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kath bowled the 2 final balls. She scored with ONE. THREE ALL!!
Pheeeeeeuwwww!
We moved onto “Sudden Death”. (I got sudden indigestion.)
HH bowl and miss. Phew!
Daisy bowls and misses. Darn it!
HH bowl and miss. Pheeeeeeeeuw!
Paula bowls and misses. Oh Lordeee Lordeeeee!
HH bowl and miss. I need air!
Kath bowls AND HITS THE STUMPS INTO OBLIVION!!!!!!!!!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! WE WON!
So off to Taunton – The Home of Women’s Cricket (?!!) to play a mystery side from Up North in the final of The Lady Taverners National Knockout Tournament.
If you fancy a coach trip to Taunton for a tenner, book a date in your diary for Sat 2nd September. Who knows my spikeless trainers may yet again get to play a starring role in a Bowlout and you could be there to see them.
Owzat?
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The day started well for Cambridge Papworth Ladies XI. We won the toss, elected to bat and the 12th man was not needed to sub for any no-shows. (Phew! Time to relax and enjoy it.) The wicket was rather soft and the outfield greasy but we skipped around in our warm-up. (Well, I skipped around; everyone else was jogging and looking professional. I was also the only idiot not wearing spikes, which is where exuberant skipping nearly cost me a broken neck. I really must get some proper gear if I am to be any good at this cricket thing.)
It was a little disappointing to lose Hannah Smith our Captain, with the score at only 24 runs off 7 overs. However, as Kath Morgan, our number three arrived at the crease to join Caroline Ingarfield, the heavens opened and stair rods rained down. After 20 minutes the Lords nursery ground was covered in puddles. The umpires announced a pitch inspection at 2pm but the rumour was that the groundsmen weren’t keen. Apparently Pakistan would be practicing there next week (all except Inzy maybe) and they didn’t want us messing up their wicket. Sure enough the game was abandoned and a deep discussion ensued between the team captains and management. Well we didn’t have a manager but HH did. And he was adamant they could not replay on Bank Holiday Monday at Cambridge as we had offered. So it was to be decided on a Bowlout!
The Bowlout comprised a penalty shoot out between 5 bowlers from each team, each having two balls to hit the wicket. We did consider a protest at this stage and nearly refused to leave the changing room to eat the free lunch provided. No-one had indoor bowling shoes. (All wearing those silly spikes of course!) But the tomato and mozzarella foccacia sandwiches were too tempting so we scoffed our lunch and headed into the indoor nets to practice before mustering at 2pm for the shoot out.
HH went first.
Their first bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our first bowler, Daisy bowled 2 balls. DIRECT HIT BOTH TIMES. TWO NIL!
Their second bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our second bowler, Sally, stepped up. She missed both.
Their third bowler bowled 2 balls. She missed both.
Our third bowler, Hannah, bowled 2 balls. She missed both. STILL TWO NIL!
Their fourth bowler stepped up. She bowled 2 balls and scored with one. Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! TWO ONE TO PAPWORTH!
Our fourth bowler Paula bowled 2 balls. (Surely Knibbsy, former England player, can’t miss?) She did – both of them – by a coat of varnish.
Their final bowler bowled two balls. DIRECT HITS BOTH OF THEM!
Nooooooooooooooooooooo! THREE TWO TO HH!
CUMONKATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kath bowled the 2 final balls. She scored with ONE. THREE ALL!!
Pheeeeeeuwwww!
We moved onto “Sudden Death”. (I got sudden indigestion.)
HH bowl and miss. Phew!
Daisy bowls and misses. Darn it!
HH bowl and miss. Pheeeeeeeeuw!
Paula bowls and misses. Oh Lordeee Lordeeeee!
HH bowl and miss. I need air!
Kath bowls AND HITS THE STUMPS INTO OBLIVION!!!!!!!!!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! WE WON!
So off to Taunton – The Home of Women’s Cricket (?!!) to play a mystery side from Up North in the final of The Lady Taverners National Knockout Tournament.
If you fancy a coach trip to Taunton for a tenner, book a date in your diary for Sat 2nd September. Who knows my spikeless trainers may yet again get to play a starring role in a Bowlout and you could be there to see them.
Owzat?
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Sunday, August 20, 2006
Disappointing Lack of Cricket
In addition to our 20:20 and the IVs game being cancelled due to lack of opposition, our Sunday game v Peterborough Ladies was cancelled late Sat night due to a wet wicket (as opposed to sticky?)
I am still on for 12th man at Cambridge Papworth today for a league game. I really need to practice my drinks carrying for the game at Lords tomorrow. Although, the Met Office website shows double rain drops and a lightening strike directly overhead London. So I may just have to soak up the atmosphere as the famous ground soaks up the rain.
Stumps and Studs League Table
If you want to see how the IVs finished the season in the Stumps and Studs league you can check the table at http://cambhuntpremierleague.play-cricket.com/leaguetables/divisionTable.asp?id=6109&seasonID=7
Yes we are bottom but we seem to have won a game. I suspect this is because Burrough Green couldn't get a team for Sat. Well we all start somewhere and the only way is up.
Winter Nets
But the way up is paved with some work on technique and skills so our thoughts turn to winter nets. We will be running net sessions at Fenners, exclusively for ladies, with at least one coach taking the session. Last year we did Thursday nights 7-8pm. So let me know if this is OK or if you would prefer another night - Wed or Tues? Another time 6pm or 8pm? A longer session - 1.5 hrs or 2 hrs? Post your comments here or send me an email m_munley@btinternet.com
Fixtures
Sunday 27th August v Woolpit Ladies XI at Woolpit CC
Who is up for a competitive 30 overs?
Remember we only lost by 5 runs in our 20:20 game with a very friendly line up from NCI against a very competitive Woolpit side!
I am still on for 12th man at Cambridge Papworth today for a league game. I really need to practice my drinks carrying for the game at Lords tomorrow. Although, the Met Office website shows double rain drops and a lightening strike directly overhead London. So I may just have to soak up the atmosphere as the famous ground soaks up the rain.
Stumps and Studs League Table
If you want to see how the IVs finished the season in the Stumps and Studs league you can check the table at http://cambhuntpremierleague.play-cricket.com/leaguetables/divisionTable.asp?id=6109&seasonID=7
Yes we are bottom but we seem to have won a game. I suspect this is because Burrough Green couldn't get a team for Sat. Well we all start somewhere and the only way is up.
Winter Nets
But the way up is paved with some work on technique and skills so our thoughts turn to winter nets. We will be running net sessions at Fenners, exclusively for ladies, with at least one coach taking the session. Last year we did Thursday nights 7-8pm. So let me know if this is OK or if you would prefer another night - Wed or Tues? Another time 6pm or 8pm? A longer session - 1.5 hrs or 2 hrs? Post your comments here or send me an email m_munley@btinternet.com
Fixtures
Sunday 27th August v Woolpit Ladies XI at Woolpit CC
Who is up for a competitive 30 overs?
Remember we only lost by 5 runs in our 20:20 game with a very friendly line up from NCI against a very competitive Woolpit side!
Catch u soon.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Crashing Sounds All Around
We have had two games cancelled this week because the opposition crashed out. March Ladies yet again failed to organise a game for our 20:20 Ladies tournament and Burrough Green have failed to muster a team for Sat against the IVs.
The biggest crashing sound came from Dave Bloc's magnificent six, straight through the windows of the house on the short boundary at Parkers Piece last night. (NCI v ARM) This awesome shot was sadly not recognised as such by the tenant who stormed out to demand recompense. Richie expertly smoothed over the situation in a professional and conciliatory manner by exiting sharp right into the changing rooms to pad up.
Peterboro' Ladies 20:20 is still on for Sunday but we need one more player.
I am very excited about being 12th man at Lords on Monday for Cambridge Papworth Ladies in the semi-final of the Lady Taverners National Knockout tournament. Just hope I manage not to drop the drinks.
The biggest crashing sound came from Dave Bloc's magnificent six, straight through the windows of the house on the short boundary at Parkers Piece last night. (NCI v ARM) This awesome shot was sadly not recognised as such by the tenant who stormed out to demand recompense. Richie expertly smoothed over the situation in a professional and conciliatory manner by exiting sharp right into the changing rooms to pad up.
Peterboro' Ladies 20:20 is still on for Sunday but we need one more player.
I am very excited about being 12th man at Lords on Monday for Cambridge Papworth Ladies in the semi-final of the Lady Taverners National Knockout tournament. Just hope I manage not to drop the drinks.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
NCI Ladies On Top!
Despite the very wet weather, the IVs were once more the only NCI team to complete their game on Saturday. We lost again to Dullingham but it was our smallest losing margin yet in terms of runs and we did take 6 wickets. The 6 girls scored 48 runs in total and the boys including Laurie from the U13s scored 37. There were several disappointing performances with the bat but Jane kept our end up with a top score of 35.
Our antipodean trio of Jan, Jane and Louise were clearly "bowling for England". Louise opened the scoring by taking their top three batters out of the game, bowling two and catching another off Bharat's bowling. It was the most exciting start to a game we have experienced so far this season. Top stuff Lou! Where you've been all year? Karen did a very impressive flying wicket keeping job as the wind was taking the ball all over the place. Beth and myself added a few runs and got very wet.
Someone needs to invent a helmet with a Perspex visor to be able to see in driving rain.
Next Week is a Very Busy Week for Lady Cricketers!
Wednesday 16th - nets at Leys School Trumpington Rd, from 6pm.
Thursday 17th - England Ladies are playing a one day game against India at Shenley which is Middlesex/Herts border. Richie, me and possibly some others are thinking of going so check with us if you fancy it. However there is also an NCI Mid Week Allstars game at 6pm on Parkers Piece. We girls are planning our curry afterwards 8pm ish. So come and watch or have a bit of fielding practice to work up an appetite. See Sam Bowker for further details.
(Dull note - forecast not good for Thursday at the moment but it can change of course. And won't affect ability to eat curry successfully.)
Friday 18th - Richie's mystery 20:20 tournament. 3pm at March CC. Meet Parkers 2pm.
Alleged to be a gathering of 4 ladies teams. March, Peterborough, Papworth and us. Silverware to be won and pride at stake. Let me know if you can play. Some of you have already said yes but can you just confirm this is all OK and who needs a lift. Open to absolutely anybody and a good chance of playing at least one game.
Saturday 19th - IVs v Burrough Green away - grudge match - we have a cunning plan to take revenge for a record drubbing last time. Watch this space. Richie is compiling the team.
Sunday 20th - yet another game against Peterborough Ladies. 10am at Peterborough. Meet Parkers 9am.
Let me know if you can play and need a lift. Should be finished by 1pm.
Our antipodean trio of Jan, Jane and Louise were clearly "bowling for England". Louise opened the scoring by taking their top three batters out of the game, bowling two and catching another off Bharat's bowling. It was the most exciting start to a game we have experienced so far this season. Top stuff Lou! Where you've been all year? Karen did a very impressive flying wicket keeping job as the wind was taking the ball all over the place. Beth and myself added a few runs and got very wet.
Someone needs to invent a helmet with a Perspex visor to be able to see in driving rain.
Next Week is a Very Busy Week for Lady Cricketers!
Wednesday 16th - nets at Leys School Trumpington Rd, from 6pm.
Thursday 17th - England Ladies are playing a one day game against India at Shenley which is Middlesex/Herts border. Richie, me and possibly some others are thinking of going so check with us if you fancy it. However there is also an NCI Mid Week Allstars game at 6pm on Parkers Piece. We girls are planning our curry afterwards 8pm ish. So come and watch or have a bit of fielding practice to work up an appetite. See Sam Bowker for further details.
(Dull note - forecast not good for Thursday at the moment but it can change of course. And won't affect ability to eat curry successfully.)
Friday 18th - Richie's mystery 20:20 tournament. 3pm at March CC. Meet Parkers 2pm.
Alleged to be a gathering of 4 ladies teams. March, Peterborough, Papworth and us. Silverware to be won and pride at stake. Let me know if you can play. Some of you have already said yes but can you just confirm this is all OK and who needs a lift. Open to absolutely anybody and a good chance of playing at least one game.
Saturday 19th - IVs v Burrough Green away - grudge match - we have a cunning plan to take revenge for a record drubbing last time. Watch this space. Richie is compiling the team.
Sunday 20th - yet another game against Peterborough Ladies. 10am at Peterborough. Meet Parkers 9am.
Let me know if you can play and need a lift. Should be finished by 1pm.
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