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2009 Winter Nets Update
The indoor nets at Lichfield Friary Grange Leisure centre will
commence on Thursday 8th January 2009 at 8.00pm. They will continue for 14
weeks until 9th April 2009.
Mark Heslington, Lichfield Nomads CC Secretary
22nd Dec 2008 |
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Nomads Annual Dinner Reminder
(Saturday 1st November 2008)... and Ian's
wedding plans
Nomads,
There are 3 very important social events coming soon...
1) Annual Dinner - Sat 1st Nov @ George Hotel, Lichfield. We'll be meeting
in The Queens Head from 7pm onwards and then making our way across to the
George by 8pm.
Please let Pete Blackburn know if you're coming to our star studded awards
evening ASAP, please!!!
NB. Please bring your trophies from last year so they can be awarded to
the new recipients on the evening. Cheers!
2) My Stag Do - Sheffield - Sat 29th Nov. As most of you are aware I'm
finally making an honest woman of Heidi... Therefore a Stag Do is
essential. I'd love it for as many Nomads to come as possible. We've
(Snapper & I - in his role as Social Secretary) booked some rooms in the
centre of Sheffield for the Saturday evening. The plan will be to get the
train up there, maybe via the Brunswick in Derby for a swift 'half' before
continuing up to Sheffield. We'll then come down on the Sunday. If you
want me to book your train ticket (ie make it cheaper than buying on the
day) will you please let me know by 1st Nov? Cheers.
3) Our Wedding - Sat 27th Dec. Since I'm having a Stag Do, it seems only
fair to have an actual wedding to go with it... Heidi and I would love all
Nomads and their Partners to come to the Reception at The George Hotel,
Lichfield for around 7pm. Please let us know again by 1st Nov please If
you'd like to come so we can arrange numbers for catering etc.
Those coming further than Lichfield can take advantage of the deal for a
room we've done with The George of £62/room B&B (normally over £80). Again
just let us know on the 1st Nov, please.
Cheers,
Ian.
26th Oct 2008 |
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Nomads team to play Blythe Bridge (Sunday
Sept 21st 2008)
The team is;
I HUGHES
P BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
J HODDY
D FORSTER
G BLACKBURN
P FEARON
D MOSS
N EDWARDS
K GREAVES
K STANLEY
Meet at Queens Head 11:30. 1:00 start at Blythe Bridge.
See you Sunday - all to play for after winning on Sunday to level it
6/6!!!!
Ian Hughes, Captain
15th Sept 2008 |
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Lichfield Nomads team for Coombes Wood
(14th Sept)
If it ever stops raining the team is:
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
J HODDY
D BRANNIGAN
P FEARON
D MOSS
F WEIR
It'll be a 1:00 start at Coombes Wood, Halesowen, so we'll have to meet at
Queens Head 11:20 please. Please let me know if you'll go direct so we can
work cars out - (Dan B - I assume that you & Elesha will go straight
there.)
See you Sunday if it ever stops raining!!!!!
Ian Hughes, Captain.
9th Sept 2008 |
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Team to play Sutton Police (7th Sept).
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
R CAYGILL
D BRANNIGAN
D MOSS
P FEARON
F WEIR1:30 start @ Sutton Police's Ground - Prince of Wales CC - Tamworth
Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6EB - (by railway bridge) - tracks have been
replaced since last year's visit!!! Ha, ha.
Please let us know if you want to meet in Lichfield or go directly. I'd
suggest 12:15 @ Queen's Head if you do want to meet. I WILL PROBABLY GO
STRAIGHT THERE - SO PLEASE ARRANGE WITH THE TEAM IF YOU WANT A MEET.
Let's get back to winning ways - the poppadoms have gone back in the
kitchen!!!
3rd Sept 2008 |
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Nomads Team for Shipston on Stour (August
24th
2008)
This Sunday's match will be against Shipston on Stour. The team for the game is;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
J HODDY
D BRANNIGAN
D MOSS
F WEIR
K STANLEY
Ian Hughes, Captain.
20th Aug 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 13)
Rowland and Jennett top score in week 13, Heslington is still clear at
the top of the table.
30th July 2008 |
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Nomads Team for Buxton Match (August 3rd
2008)
The team for the 'Buxton' game is;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P GARDNER
J HODDY
R CAYGILL
N EDWARDS
F WEIR
S GEORGE
D PICKERING
K STANLEY
C COLLINS
Ian Hughes, Captain.
30th July 2008 |
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Itinerary for Nomads Test Match Social at
Edgbaston
Here is the itinerary for those members
going to the Nomads day at the test that are meeting at Lichfield City
Station.
09.16 – Catch train from Lichfield City Station.
09.55 – Arrive at New Street Station and join queue at the Taxi rank.
10.05 approx – Journey by taxi to the ground.
10.15 approx- Arrive at the PERSHORE ROAD ENTRANCE by the Indoor cricket
school, not the main entrance.
For those making other journey arrangements, my mobile telephone number is
07792 013435. Our arrival time could be a few minutes later.
M A Heslington
Club Secretary.
30th July 2008 |
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50 Club July prize winners
Mal Pinfield won the July draw, Jim Healy won
the second prize draw. The draws were held at Holland Sports, Barton after
the defeat to Church Eaton. Click here for the
full list of winners.
27th July 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 10)
Willis leads (just) from Heslington after Week 10.
9th July 2008 |
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The Nomads' team for Sunday's game against
Pott Shrigley (20th July 2008) will be
R CAYGILL (C)
P BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
D FORSTER
J HODDY
D MOSS
D PICKERING
A HUSSEIN
P WILLIS
K STANLEY
T EDWARDS
Meet at Queens Head, Lichfield @ 11:45.
Cheers, Ian.
16th July 2008
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Perry Barr Dogs Night Reminder (This Saturday 19th July 2008). "...a
night out with some right dogs"
Timetable
Depart Lichfield City Station on the 16:52 train, arrive Sutton Coldfield at
17:12
Station Pub for refreshment for approx 1 hour
Depart Sutton Parade bus number 107 at 18:13, arrive Perry Barr 18:36
Depart Perry Barr at either 22:00 or 22:31
Refreshment Station Pub
Depart Sutton Coldfield 23:33, arrive Lichfield City 23:53
All Nomads, friends and
family are welcome
Pete Blackburn, LNCC Social Secretary
16th July 2008
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50 Club Joy for Jennett
Ray Jennett won the June 50 Club first prize and
Lindsay Fearon won the second prize. The draws were held after the defeat at
Etwall.
13th July 2008 |
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Nomads Team for Etwall (13th July 2008)
Guys,
Sorry for the late notification, but I've had a 'difficult' week... &
selection was tough again! Anyway the team is;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
J HODDY
R CAYGILL
G BLACKBURN (WK)
P FEARON
D MOSS
N EDWARDS
F WEIR
Meet 12:45 @ Queens Head, Lichfield.
Again sorry to those who haven't got a game, you'll be top of the list for
the next game.
See you @ nets Thursday or Sunday.
Ian.
9th July 2008 |
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Nomads versus Bugbrooke match cancelled (6th July 2008)
Unfortunately the game against Bugbrooke has been rained off.
6th July 2008 |
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Fixture Change for Sunday 13th July 2008
The match against Woore has been cancelled as they have a cup match and has been replaced by a new
fixture against Etwall, 2pm start.
The details are as follows:
Etwall CC,
Church Hill,
Etwall,
Derbyshire.
DE65 6LT.
Start 2.00pm - Captain Mr Mark Lomas.
A google map is available on
http://etwallcc.play-cricket.com.
Mark Heslington, Secretary
3rd July 2008 |
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Nomads Team for Bugbrooke (6th July 2008)
Another tough selection decision for next week's game. The team will be;
I HUGHES
P GARDNER
K STANLEY
D MOSS
A HUSSEIN
P FEARON
D BRANNIGAN
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
J HODDY
K GREAVES
12TH MAN
M PINFIELD
We'll meet at The Queens Head, Lichfield 12:30 and leave as close to that as
possible. Please let me know if anyone wants to go directly. We'll need to
take 3 cars down. I'll take mine if I can have another 2 volunteers please -
we do pay some money towards fuel (if we can get Dave to part with the cash
that is!!! Ha, ha.)
See you all at nets Thursday - weather permitting.
Cheers,
Ian.
2nd July 2008 |
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Debut fifty for Hughes boosts Nomads.
In a rain affected match the Nomads triumphed by six wickets against WT
Parker at the Marston's ground in Burton. There were three wickets for
Greaves and Captain Hughes, who also scored his debut 50.
Read Ray's Match Report.
29th June 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 9)
It's incredibly tight at the top as Willis regains the lead from
Heslington with Fearon and Caygill in close attendance.
Click here for more details.
2nd July 2008 |
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Wall Game Cancelled
The match against Wall was cancelled due to heavy rain.
21st June 2008 |
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Nomads lose to Youthful Great Barr.
Another well fought innings
from Gardner, out trying to win the game, when Nomads were 177 for 3 with 6 overs
left. Opening stand of 54 with Stanley who batted well, then a quick, time
wise, 9 from Dan before a stand of 60 with Fuzz twinkling with 20. Gards
scored heavily behind the wicket with delicate glances. Willis fell for a
first ball duck and DF was going well until unnecessarily run out by
Capt. Pinfield who stayed to the end, accompanied by Neil and his brother. A
good fight by the Nomads against a much younger side!
Click here for Ray's
Match Report
16th June 2008 |
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Nomads survive scare to defeat Parkers.
An impressive fightback from Wheeler almost
secured an unlikely victory for WT Parker. Nomads batted first and set a
competitive 201 for 7, from their 40 overs, mainly thanks to 87 from
Gardner. It looked like it would be a comfortable win for the Nomads as
wickets fell regularly and the rate was up to 8 an over. Wheeler had other
ideas and a barrage of powerful pulls and drives saw Parkers get
uncomfortably close to the winning line. The
experienced Fearon and Heslington bowled out the final overs and kept the
pressure on the batsmen.
In the penultimate over, facing Fearon, he played on to his stumps via an
inside edge and pads and the chance of victory was gone. Heslington bowled
out the final over without drama to seal a 12 run victory. The Nomads
breathed a sigh of relief after notching up their third win of the 2008
season. Click here for
more details.
8th June 2008 |
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Gardner at the double
Pete Gardner capped a good day on the field with both
prizes in the May 50 Club draw. The draws were made at the Holland Sports Club
after the win against WT Parker. Click here
for the full list of 50 Club prize winners.
8th June 2008 |
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Perry Barr Dogs Night (Sat 19th July 2008). "...a
night out with some right dogs"
Timetable
Depart Lichfield City Station on the 16:52 train, arrive Sutton Coldfield at
17:12
Station Pub for refreshment for approx 1 hour
Depart Sutton Parade bus number 107 at 18:13, arrive Perry Barr 18:36
Depart Perry Barr at either 22:00 or 22:31
Refreshment Station Pub
Depart Sutton Coldfield 23:33, arrive Lichfield City 23:53
All Nomads, friends and
family are welcome
Pete Blackburn, LNCC Social Secretary
2nd June 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Mark Heslington's April Showers team storms in to the lead after a
record week after eight weeks.
11th June 2008 |
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Nomads Team for WT Parkers (29th June 2008)
The team for Sunday's game with Parkers is;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P GARDNER
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
J HODDY
R CAYGILL
D MOSS
D PICKERING
P WILLIS
K STANLEY
2:00 start at Marston's Brewery ground, Shobnall Road, Burton-upon-Trent. So
please be there for 1:30 ish for a warm up!
See you Sunday.
Ian, Captain.
21st June 2008 |
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Nomads team to play Wall this Saturday (21st
June 2008)
This week's team is as follows;
P GARDNER
K STANLEY
R CAYGILL
A HUSSEIN
P FEARON
D BRANNIGAN
G BLACKBURN
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
S GEORGE
K GREAVES
2:00 start away @ Wall.
Once again we had more players available than we could pick, so thank you
for understanding those who aren't getting a game.
18th June 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Rich Caygill's 'Boycott is God' team is still leading after six weeks.
Click here for more details.
11th June 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Rich Caygill retains the lead after five weeks.
Click here for more details.
5th June 2008 |
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Nomads team to play WT Parker (8th June 2008)
The tough decision for this week's team is as follows;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P GARDNER
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
G BLACKBURN
P FEARON
D MOSS
K GREAVES
A HUSSEIN
R CAYGILL
2:00 start @ home.
We had 17 players available this week, so thank you for understanding those
who aren't getting a game. I'll endeavour to play you the following week.
See you at nets on Thursday.
Ian.
5th June 2008 |
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Nomads 'winning' draw at Walsall AHA
The match at Aldridge was drawn as Lichfield Nomads posted 173 for 8 and
restricted Walsall Health to 140 for 6.
Click here to read Ray
Jennett's match report.
1st June 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Rich Caygill moves back into the lead in week four.
Click here for more details.
30th May 2008 |
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Nomads versus Leamington Lemmings cancelled
The match against the Lemmings was cancelled due to heavy rain over the
Bank Holiday Weekend. It is hoped to arrange a match against them at some
time in the future.
26th May 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Heslington leads after week three and early leader Rich Caygill has
dropped down to second place.
23rd May 2008 |
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Nomads team for Leamington Lemmings
The team is;
I HUGHES
M PINFIELD
P BLACKBURN
G BLACKBURN
P GARDNER
D FORSTER
J HODDY
D MOSS
K GREAVES
A HUSSEIN
K STANLEY
It's a 2:30 start @ Leamington Spa. We're meeting at The Queens Head,
Lichfield @ 12:30. I assume everyone will meet rather than go direct.
Please let me know if that isn't the case.
Ian Hughes, Captain
21st May 2008 |
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Nomads hold nerve for Shugborough victory
Lichfield Nomads beat Shugborough by three runs in a closely fought
contest at a damp Shugborough Hall. The Nomads posted 169 for 5, Fearon top
scored with 80. Heslington tweaked a muscle to leave the Nomads bowling a
bit threadbare and the absence of Gardner gave Graeme Blackburn the
opportunity to make his debut as wicket keeper. Snapper Blackburn bowled
particularly well, taking 2 for 12. The hosts were well placed on 151 for 5
with 4 overs left. But Hughes (4-39) and Fearon (1-43) held their nerve to
deny the opposition.
17th May 2008 |
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Nets definitely on
Nets are definitely on for this Thursday (15th May) at
Wall, even though their clubhouse has been vandalised. They have a new mat
for us to use, so it should be better. I'll be there for 6:30 and we'll
carry on until the light goes.
Thanks,
Ian, Captain.
13th May 2008 |
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Nomads team for Shugborough
The team for Shugborough on Saturday (17th May) is; (in no particular order...)
I HUGHES
P BLACKBURN
G BLACKBURN
M HESLINGTON
D FORSTER
R CAYGILL
P FEARON
F WEIR
D PICKERING
K STANLEY
J HODDY
It's a 2:00 start, but we're meeting at The Wolseley Arms, Wolseley
Bridge (JNT A51/A513), Nr Rugeley, ST17 0XS @ 1:20.
13th May 2008 |
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Nomads win at Erdington
The Nomads registered their first win of the season
against Highcroft & Great Barr Unity after the Wall game was called off. The
Nomads won by 62 runs. The Nomads scored 215 for 7 with Gards scoring 110, Mal 22, Akin 17 and
big Dan Brannigan 28. The wickets were shared between Hughes, Greaves,
Heslington and Weir with Mark picking up the crucial
No's 3 & 4.
Click
here for the Scorecard.
10th May 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Rich Caygill leads after week 1, based on provisional figures.
Click here for more details.
9th May 2008 |
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Wall Clubhouse fire
Sad news that Wall Club house has suffered what appears to be another
arson attack. No news on how this affects the match tomorrow or the nets
next week.
9th May 2008 |
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Church Eaton Abandoned
The match against Church Eaton was abandoned without a ball being bowled
as the wet start to the 2008 season continued.
4th May 2008 |
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Outdoor Nets Update
Good News. The summer outdoor nets will resume at
Wall from Thursday 15th May 2008.
Start time is 6:30pm, all Nomads are welcome.
Ian Hughes, Captain.
2nd May 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
Eight teams have entered for the Lichfield Nomads
Fantasy Cricket Competition.
Click here for details of the teams entered.
Ray
1st May 2008 |
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Join in for a fiver
There are now only five 50 Club draws left for the current
season. If you haven't got a number or you'd like to increase your chances
of winning, a fiver is all it will cost you. Contact
Paul Fearon if you are
interested. Remember all the funds raised go towards the club.
27th April 2008 |
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Moss wins April 50 Club prize
Dan Moss won the April first prize and Paul Fearon won the
second prize. Mark Heslington won the March prize with Dan picking up the
second prize. The draws were made at the Holland Sports Club after the
abandoned match against Sunseekers. Click here
for the full list of winners.
27th April 2008 |
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Rain thwarts Nomads
bid for victory
An excellent 207 for 6 by
the Nomads was all in vain as the match was abandoned as a draw with
Sunseekers on 51 for 2 after 19 overs. A superb start by Gardner (58) and
Fearon (46) was continued by Pinfield (34), Brannigan (33) and Heslington
(15*) as the Nomads notched up 207 for 6 from their 40 overs. Greaves bagged
two wickets as Sunseekers reached 51 for 2 in reply before the rain came and
the match was abandoned.
Click here for more details.
27th April 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
There is still time to enter your team for the
Lichfield Nomads Fantasy Cricket Competition.
Entry fee is £5 and all
money is returned as prizes. The game is 'loosely' based on the Daily
Telegraph version and the rules and player points details are available in
the Telegraph or from Paul
Fearon or Ray Jennett via
a 1MB .pdf file.
The teams start scoring from
April 29th 2008. All teams have to be submitted by 11am on 29th April.
Ray
24th April 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update
If you are thinking of entering a team then time is running out. For details
of how the competition works and a full listing of players and their points
(1MB .pdf file) please email
Paul who will send you the
attachment. Entries close on April 29th at 11am.
23rd April 2008 |
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Third time
lucky as Nomads seek some sunshine
With the first two Sundays cancelled, it is
fingers crossed that the match against Sunseekers will take place on 27th
April 2008.
21st April 2008 |
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Swynnerton cancelled again
The opening fixture of the season planned for Sunday 20th April 2008 was
cancelled. Swynnerton were unable to get a team and the weather was wet /
bitterly cold.
20th April 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Invite
As in previous years, Ray is organising the 2008 Nomads Fantasy Cricket
competition. If you are interested in entering a team please contact
Ray or
Paul. Check the website
for more information soon.
15th April 2008 |
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Swynnerton Take Two
The match this Sunday (20th April 2008) has been confirmed and will be away
at Swynnerton Park.
15th April 2008 |
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Swynnerton Park opener cancelled
The opening fixture of the season planned for Sunday 13th April 2008 was
cancelled.
14th April 2008 |
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2008
Season draws closer
The first match of the new season is almost upon us. The Nomads will travel
once again to the picturesque setting of Swynnerton Park for the first match
of 2008. Click here for the full list of 2008
Fixtures.
10th April 2008 |
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Nomads Pre Season Social Reminder
The pre season social will start at the Duke of Wellington Pub Lichfield on
Friday 11th April 2008 at 8.00pm. All Nomads and friends of the club are
invited to attend.
10th April 2008 |
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2008 Players Meeting
The traditional pre-season players meeting took place on Thursday 3rd April
2008 at the Duke of Wellington pub in Lichfield at 8:00pm.
4th April 2008 |
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Outdoor Nets
The indoor nets at Friary Grange are now completed. The final net on the
27th March saw what must be a record 18 people attend. News of the upcoming
outdoor nets will be announced when they have been finalised.
27th March 2008 |
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Pinfield bags 50 Club Easter prize.
Mal Pinfield won the £25 Easter draw for the Nomads 50 Club. Dave Forster
won the January draw, Keith Greaves won the second prize. A club number won
the February prize and James Fearon won the second prize. The draws were
held at The Queen's Head public House in Lichfield after the Thursday nets.
There are still some numbers available so if there are any members who do
not yet have a number or who would like to purchase additional numbers
please contact Paul Fearon
the 50 Club secretary.
27th March 2008 |
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2008 Players Meeting
The traditional pre-season players meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd
April 2008 at the Duke of Wellington pub in Lichfield at 8:00pm. All players
are invited to attend.
Ian Hughes
Captain
27th March 2008 |
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March Meeting
Dear Nomads,
Enclosed are the minutes from the
March meeting.
The pre season players’ meeting is to be held on Thursday 3rd
April 2008, starting at 8.00pm in the Duke of Wellington pub subject to
the availability of the Captain.
I have double checked with the Friary Grange Leisure centre and only 2
indoor Nets remaining (as per the contract) so your attendance is important
as we have not arranged outdoor nets to date.
Thanks for the response on membership payments 16 members have now paid or
part paid but we are still 4 short.
We have orders for 19 Playing shirts and 20 club caps and the exercise is
now complete. The order will now be placed.
DO NOT FORGET THE SUMMER KIT ROTA.
13 tickets for Friday 1st August 2008 of the Edgbaston test match
have been taken, leaving only one left.
Mark Heslington
Secretary
16th March 2008 |
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February Meeting
The February meeting scheduled for Thursday 28th February 2008 at The Duke of Wellington,
Lichfield was cancelled at the last minute. There will now be a meeting on
Thursday 13th March 2008 at The Duke of Wellington, Lichfield. Enclosed are the
minutes from the January meeting.
Ray Jennett
Chairman
3rd March 2008 |
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January Meeting
The January meeting was held on 31st January 2008 at The Duke of Wellington,
Lichfield after the Thursday night's nets. Enclosed are the
minutes from the January meeting.
The pre season social will be held in
Lichfield on Friday 11th April
2008, starting at 8.00pm in the Duke of
Wellington pub and probably finishing off with a curry. A night at Perry
Barr Dogs is being organised for the evening of
Saturday 24th May
2008. The rough itinerary is as follows. We
will meet at Lichfield city station and catch a train for Sutton Coldfield;
we will then catch a bus to Perry Barr. Greater detail will be made
available in due course through the club meetings.
Nets are in full swing and
the new net balls now being used. As stated in the minutes of the last
meeting the break even figure is seventeen so your attendance is much
needed. The weekly netting practice is also useful for paying yearly
subscriptions, this money is very important to our Club so please make your
payments.
We have orders for 15
Playing shirts and 15 club caps so far. Only 4 members have not been asked
yet, this will happen before the February meeting. Please take note that the
summer kit rota has been agreed.
14 tickets for
Friday 1st August
2008 of the Edgbaston test match were
purchased. 12 have been taken leaving only 2 left. We have purchased 2 rows
of 7 at the rear of section 5 in the Raglan stand.
Finally a get well message
to the Chairman, who due to illness, was unable to attend the January
meeting.
Regards
M A Heslington
Secretary
20th Feb 2008 |
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Nets in Full Swing
The indoor nets at Friary Grange Lichfield are in full swing at the moment.
It's a great way to burn off that Christmas and New Year booze and get
energised for the new season.
Click here for the full list of dates.
4th Feb 2008 |
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50 Club Winners
The following winners were drawn after the January meeting on 31st January
2008.
October 2007
1st - A. Hussein (No. 50)
2nd - M. Pinfield (No. 29)
November 2007
1st - M. Pinfield (No. 26)
2nd - E. Fearon (No. 14)
December 2007
1st - R. Jennett (No. 31)
2nd - M. Heslington (No 36)
Christmas 2007
P. Gardner (No. 15)There are still some free numbers so please
contact Paul Fearon if you
would like to join in the fun and help support the club.
31st Jan 2008 |
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Provisional Fixtures
Malcolm announced the provisional
fixture list for 2008 at the January Club Meeting.
Click here for
the Provisional 2008 Fixtures
31st Jan 2008 |
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Tribute to Phil Evans
As a tribute to former member Phil Evans who tragically died on 21st
November 2007, I include the details of a note I have received from Kev
Fisher.I had a letter from Judy Evans
yesterday informing me of Phil's untimely death. I'm sure that there are
several Nomads who will talk about Phil better than I can but if you put a
tribute on the website maybe you could extract something from the following
"eulogy" from me. If nothing else perhaps you could distribute it at a
Nomad's meeting for me.
"I don't think that Phil Evans' batting or bowling statistics appear in the
Archive section of the Nomads website (& apparently he didn't win a Gonad
award, which is a major surprise!). This is probably because he preferred
the beer & the banter in the Pavilion to any exertions on the pitch. As such
he epitomised the simple, joyful pleasures of those early Nomad years.
Phil should have his own entry in the Hall of Fame, not for cricketing
statistics but for his significant contribution to the Nomad fellowship.
Phil introduced me to the team - first as an opponent in my GKN Technology
days & then quickly as a member. I am very grateful that his friendship led
me into many happy years of association with the Club. Phil had an ironic
sense of humour (like many Welshmen) & his scorn for my "Boycott-style"
batting was often voiced from the boundary. He once said he enjoyed my
"patience" at the crease because it meant he could go & have a pee, get
another pint & share a few jokes with the barman confident in the knowledge
that he'd have missed nothing of significance in the meantime!
In spite of his illnesses over the last few years he never "retired hurt" &
he certainly "troubled the scorers" in the innings of his life when it came
to friendship & family. I'll miss him. Cheers Phil mate. "
Thanks Paul. See you at the 30th Anniversary maybe?! I did come up to
Lichfield at very short notice for this year's celebration but found a very
soggy pitch devoid of Nomads. I should have guessed you'd all be in the
bar!!
27th Nov 2007 |
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Gardner picks up Nomad of the Year and MVP
trophies
The Lichfield Nomads CC annual dinner was held at The George Hotel,
Lichfield on Saturday 3rd November 2007. Pete Gardner deservedly picked up
the Nomad of the year award, he also won the Most Valuable Player trophy.
Dan Brannigan won the Performance of the Year and Stewart Cox won the
Fielder of the Year award (see photo). Pete Willis won the Fantasy cricket
trophy and John Hoddy won the Gonad of the Year award for the most ducks.
For more details Click Here.
9th Oct 2007 |
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Final Lichfield Nomads 2007 Averages and
Statistics
Pete Gardner finished the 2007 as the leading run scorer and was also top of
the batting averages. He completed three centuries and scored 747 runs for
the season. Click here for more details
on the leading run scorers since 1982.
John Hoddy was the leading wicket taker with 15 wickets and skipper Pete
Blackburn topped the bowling averages.
Click here for more details on the leading wicket takers since 1982.
Click here for the final 2007 Averages.
Click here for the final 2007 Records.
For full details of Career runs scored and wickets taken up to October 2007
click here.
27th Sept 2007 |
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Informal Christmas Social
There will be an informal Christmas pint in the Queen's Head,
Lichfield on Christmas Eve from 4pm onwards. Everyone welcome.
24th Dec 2008 |
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Notes from afar
Fixtures secretary Keith Stanley has just got back from India where he
saw the fifth one day international, here is a brief account of his trip:
"Nomad
by name: nomad by nature. It might be the off-season for cricket here, but
it is the peak time for cricket in India. Some might argue that it is
always the cricket season there. Impromptu games are much in evidence on
every spare strip of land at all times of the day. However the temperature
(mid 80's) and the humidity (low) make November and December an ideal time
to play and watch, at least for the Brits.
I went the the fifth, and as it happens, last One Day International at
Cuttack. It is a six and a half hour train journey south of Kolkata.I had
a reserved seat in an air conditioned compartment, so it was reasonably
comfortable.
The Barabati stadium holds over 30,000 people and it was full. Very full.
There were perhaps 50-100 England supporters present. Wearing my white
cricket hat, I do tend to stand out in a crowd of predominantly short
Indians. Consequently I was interviewed by one of the local TV channels
whilst queuing to get in. Once inside, the crowd cheered every move by an
Indian player - even during the warm up.
The game itself was noisy, vibrant, passionate and it was a sheer joy to
be present. The result was slightly disappointing from an England team
perspective, but the experience was unforgettable. There is constant
movement with people coming and going. Vendors come round selling chai
(sweet tea), snacks, water, fruit juice, biscuits etc in an endless
stream. By the end of the game it felt that we were sitting in a litter
bin, not that the idea of bins seems widely appreciated in India.
I answered frequent questions about where I was from. Dutifully I clapped
Indian 50's, but I stood to clap KP's ton. There was a great interaction
with the locals around me. I felt perfectly safe and would recommend the
experience to anyone. India is a mixture of order and chaos. A bit heavy
on the chaos perhaps, but everything happens eventually. You just learn to
go with the flow.
At the end of my trip, the taxi driver saw my 'Cricket Tour Company'
baggage tag. He convinced himself that I am a famous cricketer. He
insisted that I give him my autograph. I duly obliged. It is difficult to
write whilst on the move, so he has an illegible scrawl. It really made
his day. Perhaps the Lichfield Nomads are better known than I had thought!"
Keith Stanley
If any other Nomads want to post their
close season blogs then let me know.
Paul
10th Dec 2008 |
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Ray Jennett's Funeral Arrangements
Ray's funeral will take place at the Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on
Thursday 27th November at 1pm followed by the Queen's Head, Lichfield.
View Ray Jennett's tribute in the Lichfield Mercury.
Please note that the normal November club
meeting has been postponed a week and will take place on December 4th
2008.
19th Nov 2008 |
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Tribute to Ray Jennett
It is with great sadness that I have to post the news that Ray Jennett
has passed away. Ray was a Nomads stalwart and long serving President and
Chairman. He dearly loved the club and its members and his first interest
was always with the well-being and prosperity of the club and it's
traditions. Ray was often the 'glue' that helped bind the different groups
within the club together.
Although he had not played for a few years it is worth remembering that
even in his twilight years he would don the whites and give his all for
the team, to the best of his ability, especially on the Belgian Tours.
For the record, Ray took 30 wickets at an
average of under 18 and scored 76 runs. Ray played for the Nomads 141
times in total and was always happy to let others get the chance to bat
and bowl. On countless other occasions Ray would be there at the games,
helping in any way he could. Helping with the drinks, serving the teas,
manning the score book or donning the white coat to do his stint of
umpiring. As well as latterly providing match reports for the website,
running the MVP competition and organising the fantasy cricket
competition.
Ray we'll miss you.
12th Nov 2008
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Gardner wins Nomad of the Year
Pete Gardner was voted the Nomad of the Year at the 2008 Lichfield
Nomads Cricket Club Annual Awards. Pete also won the Most Valuable Player
trophy, which is voted for by the players after each match.
Ian Hughes won the Performance of the Year.
Dan Moss won the Fielder of the Year.
Nigel Edwards won the Gonad Award for the most Ducks.
Mark Heslington won the Fantasy Cricket Trophy.
For more details click here.
7th Nov 2008 |
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Captain's Curry Night Update (Friday 10th
October 2008)
The traditional end of season Captain's Curry Night will take place on
Friday October 10th 2008. Meet in the Queen's Head public house, Lichfield
from 7:30pm.
8th Oct 2008 |
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Lichfield Nomads CC - Annual General
Meeting Notification.
Dear Nomads.
Please find enclosed the minutes
from the 2007 AGM, Notification
of the 2008 AGM, a form for voting for
your Nomad of the Year and an application form for
nominating the Club Captain of for
standing as an Officer on the club committee.
A reminder to all
members who have not paid for their club shirts and caps, please do so
before the end of September so the Treasurer can reconcile the yearly
accounts.
It is important that you print a copy of the documents and bring them
along to the meeting as no copies will be provided on the night. The
agenda is there to give the meeting a structured order.
A copy of the 2007 AGM minutes will be reviewed at the start of the
meeting. It was bought to my attention by some members that the usual
forms were absent from last year’s notification. I have rectified this so
here are notes on all three.
a. If you wish to nominate a captain for next season please use the form
provided and make sure that the person you are nominating wishes to do the
task.
b. Any application for a position within the club requires the person to
cross the box against the post in question. The member’s application, if
unopposed, will be proposed and seconded. If more than one person applies
for any position, a democratic vote will take place.
c. Your vote for “Nomad of the year” is important. Our most treasured
trophy is decided by all members and you need to make sure that the
Chairman receives your nomination at any time before 8.00pm on the evening
of the Annual Dinner.
Our AGM is a wonderful opportunity to remind us of and review the previous
twelve months so please make the effort and attend.
MA Heslington
Secretary.
24th Sept 2008 |
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Nomads lose final match at Blythe Bridge
thanks to Heathcote century
The Nomads
lost their last match of the 2008 season at a sunny Blythe Bridge by 5
wickets. The Nomads squandered several chances to dismiss Heathcote, who took full
advantage and went on to record an unbeaten century. The highlights for the
Nomads were an important 80 partnership between Gardner(45) and Fearon(36)
and 22 from a bleary eyed Moss, who had travelled up from the Isle of Wight
overnight. Pete Blackburn picked up two late wickets to bring his season's
tally to 10. Click
here for the Scorecard.
21st Sept 2008 |
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Nomads final averages available
The 2008 averages are
now available. Pete Gardner top scored with the bat scoring 733 runs and
was also top of the averages with an impressive 52.36.
Ian Hughes took the most wickets (21) and Dan Brannigan topped the bowling
averages with 9 wickets at an average of 13.78.
Click here for the full details.
24th Sept 2008 |
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Nomads win against D2 CC
The Nomads beat D2 by 48 runs at Aston Unity. An excellent
partnership of 93 between Pete Gardner and Fuzz Weir, who scored a
personal best 38, was the mainstay of the Nomads total of 175 for 9. D2
made the Nomads work hard for the win but the margin of victory was
comfortable in the end.
The victory means that the Nomads go into the last game of the season all
square at 6 wins and 6 defeats. Read the Match report
here.
14th Sept 2008 |
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Captain's Curry Night announcement
The traditional end of season Captain's Curry Night will take place on
Friday October 10th 2008.
14th Sept 2008 |
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50 Club August and September prize winners
Mal Pinfield won the August draw, Dan Moss won
the second prize draw. John Hoddy won the September draw and Dave Forster
won the second prize. The draws were held at Aston Unity after
the victory over D2 CC (Sutton Police). Click here for the
full list of winners.
14th Sept 2008 |
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Coombes Wood Off. Sutton Police On
The match against Coombes Wood was called off
and has been replaced by a fixture against D2 CC (Sutton Police) at Aston
Unity's ground.
13th Sept 2008 |
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Sutton Police match cancelled
The torrential rain over the weekend caused the cancellation of the
match against Sutton Police.
7th Sept 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 18)
Whale continues to catch Showers, Husseys pull away from Boycott, (8
zeros), Baton Rouge seeks to relegate Lawmen to last place.
Heslington is still clear at
the top of the table.
Click here for the latest details.
3rd Sept 2008 |
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Nomads draw at Sutton on the Hill.
Nomads played out a draw against Sutton on the Hill. The home side
reached 211 for 7 from 45 overs, Greaves 3-31 and Hughes 3-48. The Nomads
reached 152 for 6 off 40 overs, Pinfield made 62 and Gardner 33.
Read Ray Jennett's
Match Report
here.
30th Aug 2008 |
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Nomads lose at Shipston.
Nomads lost by 119 runs on their first trip to Shipston on Stour.
Shipston posted 228 for 5 and the Nomads reached 109 for 5, thanks to 49
from Mal Pinfield. Read Ray Jennett's
Match Report here.
24th Aug 2008 |
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Annual Dinner 2008
The dinner will be held at The George Hotel in Lichfield on Saturday
1st November. Meet at 7:30 for 8:00pm.
Serious drinkers can meet in advance at The Queen's Head.
Pete Blackburn, Social Secretary
17th Aug 2008 |
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Nomads Averages
The latest Batting and Bowling averages after the first twelve games are now
available.
Click here for more details.
22nd Aug 2008
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 16)
Caygill top scored in week 16 with 910. Heslington is still clear at
the top of the table.
Click here for the latest details.
21st Aug 2008 |
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Low total proves Nomads downfall
Nomads total of 148 looked well short of par and so it proved as Walsall
Health eased to a six wicket victory at Holland Sports. Dan Moss
starred with bat and ball for the Nomads but Allsop's 67 proved the
difference as Walsall AHA won comfortably.
Click here for the
match report.
17th Aug 2008
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Nomads win at historic Buxton.
On the ground where first class cricket has been staged in the past (Derbyshire and Lancashire)
Nomads secured a surprise victory against a strong Buxton side including a
couple of first teamers. The Nomads total of 147 didn't seem enough but four
wickets by Steve George helped the Nomads to an excellent 14 run victory.
Click here for the match
report.
3rd Aug 2008
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Nomads lose to Church Eaton
An injury ravaged Nomad's team were struck
down again as Hussein went down with a serious achilles injury and the
Nomads slipped to a third straight defeat.
After a rapid start, the Nomads went from 97 for 1 to 187 all out off 36
overs. There were some useful knocks but no-one went on to get a really
big score. Church Eaton's middle order came to the rescue as they turned
round a sticky 62 for 4 to win by 6 wickets with more than 7 overs to
spare.
27th July 2008 |
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Fantasy Cricket Update (Week 14 / Week 15)
Fearon top scored in week 14 with 1686. Pinfield top scored in week 15
with 946. Heslington is still clear at
the top of the table.
Click here for the latest details.
30th July 2008 |
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Pott Shrigley cruise past Nomads
The Nomads long journey to Pott Shrigley proved
fruitless as they lost by 96 runs and were struck again with the injuries
curse. Ted Osborne was rushed to macclesfield hospital after a freak
accident warming up and Pete Willis went down with a double hamstring just a
few overs into the match.
Read Ray's Match
report.
20th July 2008 |
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Nomads second best to impressive Etwall
A stronger than expected Etwall, including several first
teamers, were too good for the Nomads on the day. Injuries to Heslington
(Heel) and Fearon (Hamstring) also took their toll as the Nomads slumped to
their second worst defeat ever by 189 runs. The positives were 4 wickets for
skipper Hughes and some good catches by the fielders. All in all it's just
another rick at Etwall.
Click here for the Scorecard and short report. Click
here for the list of Nomads' worst defeats.
13th July 2008 |
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Outdoor Nets
Outdoor Nets will continue at Wall each Thursday from 6:30pm. Weather
permitting.
24th May 2008 |
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England announce 2008 Schedule
The dates for next year's home series against New Zealand and South Africa
have been announced.
New Zealand in England in 2008
15-19 May 1st Test, Lord's
23-27 May 2nd Test, Old Trafford
5-9 June 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
13 June Twenty20 International, Old Trafford
15 June 1st ODI, Riverside
18 June 2nd ODI, Edgbaston
21 June 3rd ODI, Bristol
25 June 4th ODI, The Oval
28 June 5th ODI, Lord's
South Africa in England in 2008
10-14 July 1st Test, Lord's
18-22 July 2nd Test, Headingley
30 July-3 August 3rd Test, Edgbaston
- NOMADS SOCIAL 1st AUGUST
7-11 August 4th Test, The Oval
20 August Twenty20 International, Riverside
22 August 1st ODI, Headingley (day/night)
26 August 2nd ODI, Trent Bridge (d/n)
29 August 3rd ODI, The Oval
31 August 4th ODI, Lord's
3 September 5th ODI, Cardiff (d/n)
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