Tuesday, 29th April 2025
Conference XIs
Representative XI
v.
Middlesex 2nd XI
Date:
2016-05-04
Start time:
11:00am
Location:
Radlett CC
Ground:
Cobden Hill
Watling Street
Radlett
Herts
Watling Street
Radlett
Herts
Postcode:
Tel:
01923 856348
Pre-amble:
50/50 overs match
CCC Match Manager: David Goldsmith
CCC Coach: Min Patel
CCC Umpire: Nick Hall
CCC Scorer: Mark Shepherd
CCC Match Manager: David Goldsmith
CCC Coach: Min Patel
CCC Umpire: Nick Hall
CCC Scorer: Mark Shepherd
Team:
Daniel Yarnley (Chessington CC) - capt
Sam Burge (East Molesey CC) - wk
Usman Arif (tba CC)
Nikhil Borkhatria (Shenley Village CC)
Lesbourne Edwards (Wanstead CC)
Waqas Hussain (Slough CC)
Aryan Jain (Bexley CC)
Abhishek Kulkarni (Stanmore CC)
Max Osborne (Hornchurch CC)
Saurav Prahakar (Wanstead CC)
Edward Wharton (Reed CC)
Sam Burge (East Molesey CC) - wk
Usman Arif (tba CC)
Nikhil Borkhatria (Shenley Village CC)
Lesbourne Edwards (Wanstead CC)
Waqas Hussain (Slough CC)
Aryan Jain (Bexley CC)
Abhishek Kulkarni (Stanmore CC)
Max Osborne (Hornchurch CC)
Saurav Prahakar (Wanstead CC)
Edward Wharton (Reed CC)
Match report:
Middx won the toss & batted.
Middx - 324 for 8 wkts (50 overs)
CCC - 126 all out (26.3 overs)
Middlesex 2nd XI won by 198 runs
- report by CCC Match Manager, David (call me Goldie) Goldsmith
A unanimous opinion, the first day of summer 2016 was the 4th of May !
A beautiful ground, a hard wicket and as always at Radlett, a warm welcome. I say “as always” but I must admit, it was the first time I have ever been there! I now know what I have missed. Walking into the ground there was much activity, Middx, busy with what seemed to be a host of coaches and one of my favourite cricketers Dave Houghton (Zim), plus the team going through the motions and of course Min Patel with the Conference team taking his job very seriously and the lads listening, hopefully learning, but the main thing was, they had an intent attitude. That is how it should be !
Ok, so warms up completed, coloured clothing on, (after the normal Moss Brothers fitting) the CCC took to the field, sun still out, 20 degees, this is Summer!
Early overs saw the CCC bowl well and straight with Usman Arif bowling with good intent “good wheels” as they now say. (3-49 off 9) However, it was evident that these Middx boys know how to pace an innings, especially Eskinazi, their opening keeper batsman who looked at ease, especially with the ball coming on. Well supported throughout the majority of the Middlesex innings by Higgins (39), and Lace, with an impressive (73), Middlesex posted a total of 324 for 8.
The fall of wickets confirmed not only the pace of the innings, but also the quality of the pitch, 1-54, 2-120, 3-262, 4-277, etc. Plus, the normal quicker pace of the final 5 overs. Eventually, Eskinazi was run out in the 44th over for a very impressive 129. As regards the CCC Bowling performance, one thing did impress, only 3 wides and 3 no balls. The lads bowled straight, so perhaps length was the problem ?
In reply, the classic comment really, it felt like I was watching a 20/20 game, they all got in and then got out.! Only Sam Burge (21) Waqas Hussain (25) and Max Osborne (26) contributed with the CCC finally being bowled out in 26.3 overs. (Yes it’s May, early days I know)
I feel the best way to report our innings is to quote Min Patel’s team talk (short but concise) after the match. (apologies Min if I miss-interpret).
“Now listen guys, you have just played quality opposition, they posted a big score, as they should, with the time they get and the coaching they enjoy, it was on the cards on that track. Today, was your opportunity not to bat on a sometimes sub-standard club wicket, but to bat with application and you could have built a reply, steadily slowly on a good track, and to see where you were at 30 and 40 overs. It was the perfect opportunity for all of you to get some good time at the crease and prove your ability”
- - - - Well Said Min.
The essence of playing Conference Cricket as I thought in my day (yes it’s an old “has been” talking) was to play at the highest standard you can at club level. That, in turn, may just lead to higher things, but even if not, you know you are a very good player. That being the case, I suggest Min’s comment about application is a key part.
So, my message to the CCC team. We all know it was high class opposition, but it’s nothing you cannot handle. You know how good you can be and how good you are! Make yourself available and keep applying yourself whatever the circumstances.
Report ends – Can Do Better.
Finally my sincere thanks to the following -
The Umpires – T.Rutherford & N.J.Hall
The Scorers – M.A.Shepherd & A.B. Jones
The CCC Officials – S. Prodger & S. Nicholson.
Without you there would not be a match.
And Finally to Tony Johnson & The Members of Radlett Cricket Club, you have a fine facility Good catering (thank you Ladies) Great beer (I only had a couple) and mainly, you are so well organised and fully behind moving this wonderful game forward. Thank you so much for your fine hospitality.
Goldie
David Goldsmith.
(Now –Unfortunately a Blazered Has Been)
Formerly -
CCC, MCC, Bucks CCC & Gidea Park & Romford CC.
- for the full scorecard, copy the link below into a new browser session.
Middx - 324 for 8 wkts (50 overs)
CCC - 126 all out (26.3 overs)
Middlesex 2nd XI won by 198 runs
- report by CCC Match Manager, David (call me Goldie) Goldsmith
A unanimous opinion, the first day of summer 2016 was the 4th of May !
A beautiful ground, a hard wicket and as always at Radlett, a warm welcome. I say “as always” but I must admit, it was the first time I have ever been there! I now know what I have missed. Walking into the ground there was much activity, Middx, busy with what seemed to be a host of coaches and one of my favourite cricketers Dave Houghton (Zim), plus the team going through the motions and of course Min Patel with the Conference team taking his job very seriously and the lads listening, hopefully learning, but the main thing was, they had an intent attitude. That is how it should be !
Ok, so warms up completed, coloured clothing on, (after the normal Moss Brothers fitting) the CCC took to the field, sun still out, 20 degees, this is Summer!
Early overs saw the CCC bowl well and straight with Usman Arif bowling with good intent “good wheels” as they now say. (3-49 off 9) However, it was evident that these Middx boys know how to pace an innings, especially Eskinazi, their opening keeper batsman who looked at ease, especially with the ball coming on. Well supported throughout the majority of the Middlesex innings by Higgins (39), and Lace, with an impressive (73), Middlesex posted a total of 324 for 8.
The fall of wickets confirmed not only the pace of the innings, but also the quality of the pitch, 1-54, 2-120, 3-262, 4-277, etc. Plus, the normal quicker pace of the final 5 overs. Eventually, Eskinazi was run out in the 44th over for a very impressive 129. As regards the CCC Bowling performance, one thing did impress, only 3 wides and 3 no balls. The lads bowled straight, so perhaps length was the problem ?
In reply, the classic comment really, it felt like I was watching a 20/20 game, they all got in and then got out.! Only Sam Burge (21) Waqas Hussain (25) and Max Osborne (26) contributed with the CCC finally being bowled out in 26.3 overs. (Yes it’s May, early days I know)
I feel the best way to report our innings is to quote Min Patel’s team talk (short but concise) after the match. (apologies Min if I miss-interpret).
“Now listen guys, you have just played quality opposition, they posted a big score, as they should, with the time they get and the coaching they enjoy, it was on the cards on that track. Today, was your opportunity not to bat on a sometimes sub-standard club wicket, but to bat with application and you could have built a reply, steadily slowly on a good track, and to see where you were at 30 and 40 overs. It was the perfect opportunity for all of you to get some good time at the crease and prove your ability”
- - - - Well Said Min.
The essence of playing Conference Cricket as I thought in my day (yes it’s an old “has been” talking) was to play at the highest standard you can at club level. That, in turn, may just lead to higher things, but even if not, you know you are a very good player. That being the case, I suggest Min’s comment about application is a key part.
So, my message to the CCC team. We all know it was high class opposition, but it’s nothing you cannot handle. You know how good you can be and how good you are! Make yourself available and keep applying yourself whatever the circumstances.
Report ends – Can Do Better.
Finally my sincere thanks to the following -
The Umpires – T.Rutherford & N.J.Hall
The Scorers – M.A.Shepherd & A.B. Jones
The CCC Officials – S. Prodger & S. Nicholson.
Without you there would not be a match.
And Finally to Tony Johnson & The Members of Radlett Cricket Club, you have a fine facility Good catering (thank you Ladies) Great beer (I only had a couple) and mainly, you are so well organised and fully behind moving this wonderful game forward. Thank you so much for your fine hospitality.
Goldie
David Goldsmith.
(Now –Unfortunately a Blazered Has Been)
Formerly -
CCC, MCC, Bucks CCC & Gidea Park & Romford CC.
- for the full scorecard, copy the link below into a new browser session.
Scorecard:
http://ccc-repxi.play-cricket.com/website/results/2810337