Category: 2025
Sunday, June 22nd, The Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers
The asterisk is a remarkably versatile symbol. In cricket, of course, it conventionally signifies “not out” – usually a sign of a batter’s job well done, and always a welcome boost to the batting average. Elsewhere it is a protector of PINs, redacterof classified information, and a veil of decorum when taking the p**s. It can also indicate that some kind of caveat or qualification is in order, or that some … Continue reading Sunday, June 22nd, The Racqueteers v Broken Wanderers
Thursday, June 19th, The Racqueteers v Goodwood Staff XI
The scorecard There’s a humble sheet of paper on the wall in the clubhouse at Goodwood. Not so much yellow with age as tea-brown, it lists the oldest rules of cricket in known existence, as they were drawn up for two matches in July and August 1727between the 2nd Duke of Richmond and a Mr Brodrick – one of them being at Goodwood. A close inspection reveals some … Continue reading Thursday, June 19th, The Racqueteers v Goodwood Staff XI
The Racqueteers Cricket Club 
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