Archives 2021 -
2023
Chair's Report
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Another season comes to a close. One of varied degrees of success and disappointment. I will leave the detail for the captains to cover in their reports, keeping my rambling to a minimum.
Sincere thanks from the Committee for the work of everyone involved from the Sponsors, Vice- Presidents, Umpires, Scorers, Captains, Clubs & Venues, Spectators & Supporters and not forgetting the Players and long suffering Partners. As has been the case over the last few years, availability has been a big issue. The captains have again been magnificent, doing a very difficult job to an excellent standard. Thanks guys, you may not feel it at times but that effort is much appreciated by everyone within our club. It has been a privilege to be Chairman this year although I must apologise for not being around more. My season was cut short in June after tearing a calf muscle and ending up in plaster. Injury sustained? You guessed it, agreeing to play at the last minute for Filleigh. Will I never learn? Our club continues to be in a strong position, both financially and in player numbers. However, we shouldn’t sit on our laurels and members must continue to encourage new players to join. Remember, it’s a privilege to play for your county, something most of us never dreamed of happening in our early playing years. Hopefully there will be a large turnout at this week’s AGM and dinner. We will attempt to get as many reports out to the membership as we can prior to the meeting. Thus keeping the AGM short and allowing more time to eat and socialise. Dave Hart Chairman |
Dave Hart
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2022
- The Over 50s 1st XI got through to the KO stages, but lost to Middlessex in the first round
- The Over 50s 2s reached their Plate Final, but lost to Worcs at Trowbridge CC.
- The Over 60s 2s reached their Vase Final, but were denied the opportunity to play it.
- The Over 70s won their Cup Final v Somerset
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CONGRATS TO THE O'70's 1st XI who thrashed Somerset in the Final of the National Vase Competition.
An overwhelming victory put in by the O'70's 1st XI bowling unit, reduced Somerset to 56 all out...
Somerset 56 all out (36 overs) Devon 57 for 1 (19.4 overs)
Played at Taunton Deane CC, Tom Stanton had no hesitation in asking our hosts to bat first when winning the toss. There then followed an incredible dispay of bowling and fielding which resulted in Somerset being bowled out for 56.
Dave Gambie & Alistair Ashworth opened the bowling and set the tone as 7 of the first 14 overs were maidens. Those that then came on followed the skippers instructions of line & lengh resulting in none of the batsmen were able to break loose and score freely.
Paul Berman returned figures of 4 for 5, but every bowler could be proud of their figures. Dave Gambie 2 for 9, Alistair Ashworth 1 for 6, Rob Blackwell 1 for 8, Mike Canning 1 for 5, and Mike Giles 1 for 20.
It then took less than 20 overs to secure a 9wkt victory as Pete Whitby led the way with an undefeated 31, and although Tom Stanton was removed for 10, Ron Seward joined Pete to get the side past the winning post with no further alarms. What a great end to the season which has had its highs & lows.
An overwhelming victory put in by the O'70's 1st XI bowling unit, reduced Somerset to 56 all out...
Somerset 56 all out (36 overs) Devon 57 for 1 (19.4 overs)
Played at Taunton Deane CC, Tom Stanton had no hesitation in asking our hosts to bat first when winning the toss. There then followed an incredible dispay of bowling and fielding which resulted in Somerset being bowled out for 56.
Dave Gambie & Alistair Ashworth opened the bowling and set the tone as 7 of the first 14 overs were maidens. Those that then came on followed the skippers instructions of line & lengh resulting in none of the batsmen were able to break loose and score freely.
Paul Berman returned figures of 4 for 5, but every bowler could be proud of their figures. Dave Gambie 2 for 9, Alistair Ashworth 1 for 6, Rob Blackwell 1 for 8, Mike Canning 1 for 5, and Mike Giles 1 for 20.
It then took less than 20 overs to secure a 9wkt victory as Pete Whitby led the way with an undefeated 31, and although Tom Stanton was removed for 10, Ron Seward joined Pete to get the side past the winning post with no further alarms. What a great end to the season which has had its highs & lows.
Devon Seniors AGM
The AGM at The Dolphin in Bovey Tracey was well attended as Chair Mike Canning gave his final report before stepping down. Dave Hart will take over. Dave has played Seniors cricket for a number of years, he's a member of Filleigh CC and lives in South Molton.
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2021
- The Over 50s 1st XI had an excellent season in 2021, reaching the semi final of the ECB Cup competition. They narrowly lost to Lancashire.
- The Over 50s 2s lost to Dorset in their Plate Semi Final.
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