Ma THE Hartnett enjoys superb debut in Oakmere win … Chester see off Didsbury despite 94 DAZZLER 141 from Aussie star Smith … Winning start to Appleton’s title defence … First win in 40 over cricket for Oxton … League XII match cancelled … Timperley to stage triple header Finals Day … Four CWCL players in Lancashire Thunder squad for Super League CHESHIRE WOMEN’S LEAGUE The traditional season opener between last year’s champions (Appleton) and the League XII on Sunday April Division One – April 24: 17 was cancelled due to an unfit ground. The league’s first triple header Finals Day will be at Ashton -on-Mersey 106-7 (40; Vicki Dean 27, Mary Priestner Timperley CC on Sunday August 14 (Super Sunday?!) The 22, Kerry Hartnett 2-9) (6pts) matches to be played on this day will be the finals of the Oakmere 107-2 (21.1: Hartnett 52*, Natalie Lyons 32*) T20 Divisional Competition, the Knockout Cup and the (25pt s) Development Knockout Cup. The order in which the matches will be played will be determined once the New acquisition Kerry Hartnett – with a wealth of competing teams are known. experience of senior county cricket with Hampshire – led the way to a commanding Oakmere win here Three extremely important issues, covered at the recent as she followed up a bowling spell of 2-9 in six overs Captains Briefing’ meeting: with a rapid half-century. In matches where two qualified umpires are Didsbury 125 (35.5; Lauren Smith 94, Sammi Short 3-27, standing, if the umpires together agree that a Annette Axon 2-17, Lorna Starkey 2-25) (6pts) player’s action constitutes either an act of dissent Chester Boughton Hall 129-2 (30.5; Starkey 66) (25pts) towards an umpire, or unacceptable abuse towards a member of the opposing team, then they Another new signing made an eye catching debut shall award five penalty runs to the opposing team. here, but this time in a losing cause. Lauren Smith, The umpires shall also report the matter to the who plays for Australia’s second team, the Shooting League’s Disciplinary Committee. It is expected Stars, and is over in the UK to play for Didsbury and that matches in division 1/2 will be officiated by two Lancashire, made 75 per cent of her team’s total qualified umpires. In other competitions, the here. An all round performance from new Chester umpires are asked to clarify at the pre-match captain Lorna Starkey took her side to victory meeting whether they hold umpiring qualifications, though. and hence whether the regulation will apply. If the regulation does not apply because one or both umpires is unqualified, then the Disciplinary Division Two – April 24: Committee will need to consider instances of dissent or abuse. Oxton 179-5 (40; Jess Pickavance 68*, Georgia Hepke 38, At the meeting, captains were given a set of Laura Wilson 2-17) (25pts) umpires’ match record cards, and any non- Hawarden Park 88 (34.3; Hepke 3-6, M Watson 2-8, Ellie qualified umpire standing in a Division 3 match, or Grisedale 2-13) (4pts) a match in a T20 competition, is urged to make use of these. Non-qualified umpires are reminded Oxton’s first win since joining the 40 over divisions that they still have full responsibility for the control was achieved in style, with Jess Pickavance and of matches in which they officiate, and for Georgia Hepke leading the way to a large total, determining the correctness of scores and the before Hepke’s bowling spell led the way in the field match result. to complete the job. An audit by Cheshire Cricket Board officials has revealed that a number of League captains and Stockport Trinity (25pts) w/o Astley Bridge (minus 10pts) vice-captains still have no DBS clearance, and anyone to whom this applies is urged to rectify this as a matter of urgency. Division One / Two Cross Divisional Matches – April 24: The League Dinner will take place on Saturday September 24 at Chester Boughton Hall CC. The club now has Wistaston Village 97 (32.3; Alison Smith 32, Nathalie Long professional in-house caterers. 2-17) (5pts) Appleton 101- 3 (23.4; Emma Barlow 69*) (25pts) The next League Committee meeting will be on Wednesday June 15 at 1930. Another new captain enjoying a winning start was Nathalie Long, who has taken over from the Whilst acknowledging that there is no compulsion to agree League's longest serving captain Emma Barlow. to requests from the opposition to change fixture dates, the Barlow still played a large part in this successful League urges clubs who receive such requests to start to Appleton's title defence. acknowledge them and to reply with their decision. Dual player registrations: Sophie Ecclestone ended her England Academy tour of Sri Lanka with excellent returns of 3-11 and 1-18 in two T20 Beth Garnett and Georgia Bath to play League cricket for internationals against Australia’s second team. Both Stockport Georgians and in the Knockout Cup and T20 matches were played at the largest ground in Sri Lanka, Divisional Competition for Stockport Trinity. the Premadasa Stadium. Clubs please advise of any more similar dual Oxton are seeking to play friendlies against any new or registrations prior to the commencement of their T20 developing women’s club sides this year. campaigns. The Cheshire Cricket Trust will fund Coach LEAGUE NEWS continued OTHER NEWS Participants in the recent Cheshire Women’s Indoor The Cheshire Cricket Trust will fund Coach Workshops for League are encouraged to share their experiences via Cheshire-based CWCL clubs – interested clubs should https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/womensindoor contact Sarah McCann. The league’s official charity this year will be Dementia UK. Cheshire cricket folk planning to watch the Lancashire Thunder team in the inaugural Kia Women’s Super League this season will be excited to learn that England wicketkeeper and star batsman Sarah Taylor has been CHESHIRE SENIORS confirmed as captain. Cheshire’s senior training dates, open to all CWCL players, Four players with connections to Cheshire club cricket are are (all Wednesdays): included: Wistaston Village’s Laura Newton, Chester Boughton Hall’s Sophie Ecclestone, Astley Bridge’s April 27 & May 25 - 50 over sessions Nalisha Patel and Bramhall’s Emma Lamb. England’s June 8, 22 & July 13 – T20 sessions Kate Cross and Danielle Wyatt will also turn out for this August 24 - Team Night Out (Details nearer the time) team, and the overseas players will be Deandra Dottin of the West Indies, Sarah Coyte of Australia and Hayley The venue is Bowdon CC, Altrincham WA14 3DT. Matthews of the West Indies (man of the match in the recent World T20 Final). In case of wet weather please contact James (07590 038893) or Sarah (07867 978773) to check if the session is Lancashire County Cricket Club members and supporters still going ahead. who have purchased a 2016 NatWest T20 Blast season ticket will be able to watch Lancashire Thunder home fixtures free of charge. Otherwise, general admission will Cheshire are also seeking an individual willing to serve on be £5 for adults and £1 for under 18s. the Committee as Sponsorship Secretary, and additional individuals wishing to help with fundraising. Lancashire Thunder play Yorkshire Diamonds (whose squad includes Katherine Brunt, Lauren Winfield, Danielle FORTHCOMING FIXTURES Hazell and Jenny Gunn; alongside overseas players Shabnim Ismail, Beth Mooney and Alex Blackwell) in the Sunday May 1 Super League’s ‘Roses’ fixture at Old Trafford on Friday Royal London Women’s County Championship Division August 12 at 1800. General admission tickets are Three (1100): Cheshire v Oxfordshire (at Wistaston Village) available here, and everyone with a connection to the Cheshire Women’s League, Cheshire Women’s CCC or Monday May 2 the Cheshire Youth girls’ teams is invited to join us at Old Royal London Women’s County Championship Division Trafford on this day. Three (1100): Cheshire v Netherlands (at Toft) Before that, Lancashire Thunder play Southern Vipers Tuesday May 3 (Charlotte Edwards, Lydia Greenway, Natasha Farrant, Cheshire Women’s League (1830): Suzie Bates, Sara McGlashan, Megan Schutt) at Division Three (20 overs minimum): Didsbury 2nd XI v Blackpool CC on August 5 at 1430. Bredbury St Mark’s A third home fixture for the Lancashire Thunder is a Under 15 County Championship A Division Group One friendly against fellow Super League side Loughborough (1200): Cheshire v Yorkshire Lightning. Their current England players are Amy Jones, Rebecca Grundy and Georgia Elwiss; their overseas Thursday May 5 players are Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry and Dane van Under 15 County Championship A Division Group One Niekerk; and they will also field former Cheshire captain (1200): Nottinghamshire v Cheshire (at Caythorpe) Lauren Griffiths. This takes place at 1300 on Friday July 29, before the Lancashire Lightning men’s team take on Sunday May 8 Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast at 1830. Holders of Cheshire Women’s League (1330): tickets to the men’s match can watch the women’s match Division One: Appleton v Chester Boughton Hall, Didsbury v at no extra cost. Oakmere Division Two: Wistaston Village v Oxton, Stockport Trinity v Lancashire CCC Online Ticket Sales Hawarden Park Division Three (20 overs minimum): Stockport Georgians v Communications and Marketing Manager at the Cheshire Leigh, Bredbury St Mark’s v Lymm Oughtrington Park Cricket Board, Gareth Moorhouse, said: Monday May 9 "The Kia Super League promises to be a Knockout Cup Round One (1830): Bredbury Saints v Ashton- fantastic advert for Women's Cricket which on-Mersey we hope will elevate the game to new Thursday May 12 levels and inspire the next generation of Under 15 County Championship A Division Group One young players to pick up a bat and ball.