An Eventful Day

Nomads faced old rivals Darley Abbey in our regular end of season clash. Owing to a rearranged u-15 match at their main venue, the match was scheduled for Markeaton Park. Despite an unpromising weather forecast, Nomads travelled over hoping to get some cricket played. Darley Abbey batted and it was clear that this was very much a pitch for the bowlers with Lee and Cogzell taking full advantage claiming 2 wickets each. Cartwright and Hoddy came on with Cartwright claiming 2 in 3 overs and Hoddy bowling 2 overs for 3 runs.. Tea was taken but with a steady drizzle set in, likely to be persistent, the home team called for a cessation in play. As the rain became heavier , the match was then abandoned.
Nomads were in the box seat but with conditions as they were a score of much over 100 would not have been an easy target.
Although short the match was eventful. Keith Stanley was applauded onto in the pitch in his last appearance for Nomads (although perhaps he may turn out the odd time if circumstances dictate?). A splendid catch was taken by Tom Scurlock, and last but not least Darren ‘Daz’ Cartwright reached 200 wickets for Nomads.

[Disclaimer: Any offence caused by this article is unintentional, any praise is well deserved]

Date: 15 Sept 2024
Start time: 1:00pm
Venue: Markeaton Park, Derby
Competition: 40 overs friendly
Scores: Darley Abbey 62 for 6 v Lichfield Nomads did not bat
Result: Abandoned as a draw
Toss: Lichfield Nomads won the toss and elected to field.
Scorer: J. Hoddy
Umpires: Various
Report: J. Hoddy
Weather: Drizzle, light rain, persistant rain

17 Sept 2024