A friendly cricket club based at the heart of the City of Winchester and aspiring to represent the best of the "Spirit of the Game"
Scorecard There was a breathless hush on the Rec last night, to misquote the poet (and, later, war propagandist) Henry Newbolt. Nineteen overs gone, Tom Talks and Pope Leo at the crease, with eleven to make and the match to win. And all this after last week’s thrilling tie. It may not have been a bumping pitch but there was certainly a blinding light. … Continue reading Thursday, 10th July. The Racqueteers v Knowle Village
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
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