Jack Lambden

The first’s,seconds and forth teams all got off to winning starts on saturday, the thirds sadly called off due to the weather,more details to follow shortly.

BANBURY cricket captain Richard Kaufman is optimistic ahead of the start of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League season on Saturday. His side won their final two pre-season friendlies over the Bank Holiday weekend and Kaufman is excited about his side’s prospects. “We’ve picked up where we left off at the end of last season,”

The seconds recorded a fine win at Cropredy yesterday, batting first we scored 207 from our 40 overs, Jamie Briggs with 40 ,twentys from Andy Sabin and Ally Jarvis but the highlight was a hard hit 56 from newcomer Wayne Hazell.Some good bowling by Mark Haupt,Chris Board and Paul Hill restricted Cropredy to 84 from

Saturdays match against Oxfordshire is now an 11.30am start which means players should arrive at the ground no later than 10.00am please.

The 2nds got the season rolling with a 88 run win against Bloxham School in a 40 over game on saturday,Batting first Banbury made 198, good contributions from several batsman, but Chris Boards 46 and some big hitting from Neil Megson 29n/o bieng the highlights.A fine opening spell, by Callam Taylor and Nathan Hawkes reduced

Pre season Dinner photos are now online in the photo gallery section of this web site!

Congratulations to Andrew Sabin who took part in the London Marathon at the weekend, completing the 26.2 mile course in a fantastic time of 3hrs:15mins:56sec, finishing overall in 2501 place out over 33,000 competitors. Well done Sabs!!! http://results.london-marathon.co.uk

Outdoor Junior Nets start Friday 22nd April at Whitepost Road. Under 11s from 5.45pm – 7.00pm, Under 13s from 5.30pm – 6.45pm and Under 15s from 6.15pm – 7.30pm. Sessions cost £1 which includes a Free Hot Dog. Any queries contact Paul Taylor on 07785 722279.

Senior outdoor nets begin Thursday the 14th April from 6.00pm. All new and current members welcome. The bar is also open for drinks during and after nets sessions. Banbury Cricket Club is looking forward to seeing as many of you down there!

Saturday’s 2XI away fixture against Chearsley and 3rd Xi fixture at kidlington has been cancelled due to the weather. Net Practise at the club from 1pm for those who are interested!