Few changes following Players' meeting

Will Eason welcomed both old and new players to the first ,well attended, players meeting of 2019.

He was able to report on a very satisfactory 2018 season. The 1st X1 cementing its place in Division 1 of the Home Counties Premier League for a third year , whilst claiming the prestigious Oxfordshire Bernard Tollett 20/20 trophy at Wormsley in the final competitive game of the season. The 2nd X1 more than held their own in Division 2 of the Cherwell League, the 3rd X1 gained a belated promotion to Division 4 and the 4th team challenged at the top of Division 7 where many of the youth team members are excelling.

Craig Wharton

The election of Captains for the 2019 season saw Will Eason, Dom O'Connor and Carl Jon Thompson remaining at the helm of the 1st, 2nd and 4th teams respectively . The only change sees Robin Pykett standing down from the 3rd team post after leading the 3rds to promotion . He was thanked for his outstanding contribution over the previous four season and he hands over the reins to Craig Wharton for 2019.

Darryl Brown

Will was also delighted to announce that Darryl Brown was returning to the Club for the 2019. As well as having an outstanding season on the field of play he had made a great contribution off the pitch. The Club are fortunate to have his ability,enthusiasm and motivation available again.

Pre-season the Club will again be utilising the indoor nets at Abingdon School from 10.30am to 12.00 every Sunday in March before moving outdoors.

The season gets off to a great start with the Club entertaining the Royal London Club Champions , Richmondshire, over the weekend of 13th/14th April, this is followed by trips to play Bournemouth and Cookham Dean the following two Saturdays with a first round home tie against Chesham on Sunday 28th in the Royal London Cup, before the League cricket gets under and away Saturday 11th May

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