Cricket round up

Carlisle all out for 58 in Cockermouth rout

Alex Raybould photo Once again the Edenside pitch proved difficult for run-making, with both Carlisle and Cockermouth struggling to get a decent total on the board in the North Lancs Cumbria Premier Division.

Last updated 7 August 2012
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New date for Higson Cup final

The Higson Cup was called off on Sunday after rain left pools of water on the Penrith wicket.

Last updated 6 August 2012
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Shane Warne honours Carlisle cricket coach Dick Scott

Dick Scott photo Aussie legend Shane Warne has paid tribute to a Carlisle coach for his outstanding services to grassroots cricket.

Last updated 4 August 2012
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Batsman Webster out of Cockermouth's bid for Higson Cup glory

Cockermouth batsman Richard Webster will miss the Higson Cup final against his old club Keswick on Sunday – as he is on honeymoon.

Last updated 3 August 2012
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Scotby win top-of-the-table battle with Caldbeck

One would expect a close encounter when only a point separates the two teams leading the Eden Valley Premiership and Scotby and Caldbeck didn’t disappoint as the former held on to win by three runs.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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Cockermouth gain revenge over Millom as they take another step towards title

Cockermouth took another huge step towards the North Lancs Cumbria Premier Division title with an excellent seven-wicket victory at Millom.

Last updated 30 July 2012
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Cockermouth crush reigning champions Furness

Cockermouth took a huge step towards the North Lancs Cumbria title when they beat reigning champions Furness on Saturday.

Last updated 23 July 2012
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Tight finish likely in Eden Valley premier league

Last week Scotby were the only team leading their respective Eden Valley league division to win – this week the opposite occurred as John Greenwood guided contenders Stainton I to a two-wicket victory at Scotby.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Carlisle Utd goalkeeper Adam Collin turns to cricket coaching

Adam Collin photo Carlisle United goalkeeper Adam Collin has swapped goalkeeping gloves for batting gloves and is helping to deliver cricket sessions in five primary schools around the Eden District in Cumbria.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Carlisle's Saman shines with bat and ball against Keswick

Professional Saliya Saman was again dominant with both bat and ball as Carlisle swept aside Keswick in the North Lancs Cumbria premier division.

Last updated 17 July 2012
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Penrith looking for maximum points at Lindal Moor

Penrith should be able to make ground on one or two of the teams immediately above them in the North Lancs Premier Division.

Last updated 13 July 2012
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Injury rules Braithwaite captain out of first game in 18 years

Gilbert Pyke photo Firstly, to mention what didn’t happen; not the number of games lost to the weather, but the fact that Gilbert didn’t play.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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David Bell’s six-wicket haul decisive as Cleator beat Whitehaven

David Bell photo In the North Lancs Cumbria premier division, Cleator at home to Whitehaven had first knock, and didn’t find batting easy.

Last updated 9 July 2012
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Title talk can wait, say North Lancs leaders Cockermouth

Leaders Cockermouth are not yet eyeing the North Lancs Cumbria Premier Division title, pledged secretary Geoff Minshaw.

Last updated 6 July 2012
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Carlisle's Saman makes up for lost time to top bowling table

Saliya Saman photo Carlisle pro Saliya Saman is making up for lost time this term by topping the Premier Division bowling averages at the half-way point of the North Lancs Cumbria season.

Last updated 3 July 2012
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Cumberland reach MCCA Trophy final

Gary Pratt photo Cumberland are through to the MCCA Trophy final after a nail-biting victory over Dorset.

Last updated 3 July 2012
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Cumbrian cricket ace Paul Nixon was offered £5m to fix T20 match

Paul Nixon photo Cumbrian cricket star Paul Nixon has revealed the details of how an Indian businessman tried to persuade him to fix a match for a “mind-blowing” £5 million.

Last updated 2 July 2012
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North Lancs Cumbria league leaders Cockermouth win at a canter

Adam Chambers photo Premier Division’s Kirkby had first knock in their home game with league leaders Cockermouth and were soon in dire straits, with only Paul Fugler of the top seven batsmen getting into double figures.

Last updated 2 July 2012
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Alex Raybould knock helps Carlisle to surprise cup win

Alex Raybould photo Underdogs Carlisle produced a fine display to beat Furness by six runs and book a County Cup semi-final place – now they are hoping to maintain that sparkling form in their league campaign.

Last updated 29 June 2012
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Floods end Threlkeld’s chance of playing at home this season

Threlkeld floods photo 2 The scenes on Saturday morning on Threlkeld CC’s ground must have been heart-breaking to all those involved in the positive developments at the club over the last decade.