DID YOU WHACK THE QUESTIONS OUT OF THE PARK?

DID YOU WHACK THE QUESTIONS OUT OF THE PARK?

Here are the answers to last Sunday’s latest round of Cricketbats posers. 1 . ball Answer: dot ball 2. Spin ⬅ Spin Spin Spin Answer: top spin 3. Examples such as: “I hereby pronounce you man and wife” “I hereby name this boat…….” Answer: declaration 4. STRIKE T U M P...
NEW CRICKET APP FOR YOUNGSTERS

NEW CRICKET APP FOR YOUNGSTERS

A new free cricket app for children has been launched by the English Cricket Board (ECB). It offers plenty of ideas to get active, learn new skills and keep the family entertained while in lockdown. The Dynamos Cricket app is aimed at kids aged eight and over,...
BOWLING TIPS FOR JUNIORS

BOWLING TIPS FOR JUNIORS

Today we focus on bowling, and some tips, fun routines and challenges that youngsters (or seniors for that matter) can follow. This is the second in a series of short PCC coaching videos aimed at showing players and those learning the game ways to practice whilst we...
TRIO TROPHY WINNERS

TRIO TROPHY WINNERS

Today we rewind 50 years to a cup success in 1970. The photograph (right) was published in the Prestwich & Whitefield Guide on Friday August 28th of that year. The caption read: Prestwich ‘A’ winners of the Inter-Club Trios competition at Prestwich...
TEASERS TO PUT YOU IN A SPIN

TEASERS TO PUT YOU IN A SPIN

Here’s another 10 Cricketbats to solve. The answers to the puzzles are all related to cricket phrases and terms. Solutions will be revealed on Friday, and they can sent, for fun, to srorrell@hotmail.co.uk 1. . ball 2. Spin ⬅ Spin Spin Spin 3. Examples such as: “I...
The Heavy Roller – Episode #7

The Heavy Roller – Episode #7

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Heavy Roller. Former pro Danny Jones reveals his struggles with nerves and the secrets from Dennis Lillee’s bowling academy.   Your browser does not support the audio...