Tag: cricket
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TOOHEY RECOGNISED IN AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TRAINING SQUAD
One of Terrigal-Matcham’s star cricketers was selected in the under 19s Australian training squad. But in a cruel twist, injury means Nick Toohey missed out on the final selection for the World Cup.
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SAMIRA MITCHELL MAKING SYDNEY FIRST GRADE CRICKET DEBUT
A Taree local is putting the Sydney girls cricket competition on notice, scoring a ton last weekend. Samira Mitchell is now back in town, preparing for her first grade debut.
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MID NORTH COAST T20 LEAGUE GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE
it’s going down to the wire in the Mid North Coast T20 Cricket League, with sides preparing for next week’s prelim finals. The tournament has not only proven popular, it’s given local players more experience in the shorter game.
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LOCAL CRICKET SEASON UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND
The Central Coast cricket season begins this weekend, the committee bringing games forward to Saturday. Last season’s premiers The Entrance take on Wyong in the opening round, while Terrigal-Matcham is up against Warnervale. In other games, Lisarow play Narara, and Kincumber will look to take down Northern Power. Brisbane Water returns to the first grade…
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DECEMBER 4 START FOR NEWLOOK MANNING A-GRADE SEASON
A start date has finally been set for Manning cricketers to return to the pitch. Five teams will contest A grade, with the trophy named in honour of the region’s sole Test player, Johnny Martin.
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The local cricket season has been sprung on players – Central Coast Cricket Association bringing the first game forward. Last year’s grand finalists are ready to take on the challenge – and have seven days to work their skills and strategy.
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PERTH SCORCHERS’ TIGHT WIN AGAINST BRISBANE HEAT
It was a battle of the hottest between the Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League. The Scorchers going on to win in a super over. Lismore’s Georgia Redmayne got the Heat off to a good start, hitting four boundaries, before being caught on 18. Both teams will play each other…
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SYDNEY THUNDER DEFEATED BY STRIKERS
Sammy-Jo Johnson and her Sydney Thunder teammates had a lackluster start to their Women’s Big Bash season yesterday – going down to the Strikers by 30 runs in Hobart. The Lismore product was knocked out thanks to Madeline Penna’s quick reflexes. [NO AUDIO]
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SMITH HOPES TO HELP THUNDER TO BACK TO BACK VICTORY
To the Women’s Big Bash League and Sydney Thunder will feature a Umina junior, this season. Lauren Smith joining the team for a consecutive year – coming off a stellar premiership win.
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LENNOX HEAD CRICKET CLUB KEEN TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Lennox Head Cricket Club is calling keen cricketers to join up at this week’s first training session. Glad to be back for the season, the club’s president says member numbers have increased with so many newcomers to the region.