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The Racqueteers v Dedham CC, played at Ashby St.Mary, 31st August

Scorecard Defeat from the jaws of victory Having lost the toss Tom and Harry Talks opened the batting under overcast skies – resplendent in emerald green 2024 Norfolk tour shirts (designed by their brother Charlie Talks).  A true track with good bounce saw the ball coming on to the bat creating the setting for an excellent first wicket stand of 79, against steady … Continue reading The Racqueteers v Dedham CC, played at Ashby St.Mary, 31st August

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The Racqueteers v St.Cross Symondians CC, Sunday, 11th August

Playing at Twyford – but not against Twyford – in fact against St Cross – whose home ground was full of other games.  Beautiful sunny day – emerald-green, manicured lawns.  G won the toss and invited St Cross to bowl.  A bright start against some wayward bowling was cut short when Leo was trapped on the crease and Alex, caught in two minds, chipped a low full toss … Continue reading The Racqueteers v St.Cross Symondians CC, Sunday, 11th August

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The Racqueteers v Chilmark (away), Sunday, 28th July

Scorecard You know those children’s stories that get stuck, somehow, in the back of your mind, and then reappear years later, almost as if they’ve been waiting for the right moment? The story that popped into my head, as we toiled our way through a very trying spell in Chilmark’s innings, when ball after ball seemed to rattle across the boundary rope or, just as often, flew … Continue reading The Racqueteers v Chilmark (away), Sunday, 28th July