Ability Cricket Update

VI Cricket

Since last month’s report the guys had a frustrating match v Herefordshire on Sunday 26th June at Wolverhampton CC,  severely affected by the weather and then recorded their first victory in Blind Cricket England & Wales Regional League against Gloucestershire Growlers on Sunday 24th July.  The Wolves declared their innings on 195 for 8 wickets with Shezad Chohan 55 NO and Mazen Malik 27 being the main contributors, a valuable 8th wicket stand of 20 between Aidan Flynn and Tom Buckley.  An exciting run chase took place with all results still possible at the start of the final over, the Growlers were bowled out for 189 on the last ball of the match giving the Wolves their first win the League, Janaid taking 2 wickets for 9 runs and completing 4 run outs!.

The return fixture is on Sunday 7th August, why not come down and support the guys and marvel at how the game is played?

Outdoor VI training sessions continue fortnightly at Wolverhampton CC, 2.30-4.30pm

ECB Super9s

The Ability Team travelled to Thongsbridge CC in Holmfirth, Yorkshire and played their part in an entertaining match showcasing their skills, Yorkshire ran out winners but there were superb individual performances from Sarkib Din and Kieron McKinney on debut.

The guys also travelled to Darley Abbey CC to play the return fixture v Derbyshire Falcons, a fantastic fielding performance saw run outs and catches being takes resulting in Derbyshire being restricted to 92 for 8 wickets from their 30 overs. In reply Sarkib Din and Ethan Hughes both scored 30 NO and helped to secure a 7 wicket victory with over 10 overs to spare.

All that training at Newcastle  Hartshill CC on alternate Saturday mornings is really paying off.

Our Ability Cricket sessions are also proving popular at Lichfield CC, Moddershall CC, and Tutbury CC – contact Steve for more information.

 Coaching in Schools

July was another busy month for disability cricket across the county, Chance to Shine delivery in Special Schools, culminating in a Kwik Cricket competition held at Wolverhampton CC for schools in the south of the county, Queens Croft Special School retaining their crown.

Aiming High

Holiday activity clubs for children with special needs run through the 6 weeks of school Summer holidays with football and cricket coaching at Wilnecote, Stafford, Burton, Burntwood and Newcastle.

Contact our Disability Cricket Officer, Steve Lightfoot for more information, 07789 265618 or s.lightfoot@staffordshirecricket.co.uk