Cricket round up

Ex-England ace Paul Nixon hails Shap batsman's double century

Steve Percival photo Cumbria's former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon today hailed the remarkable achievement of Shap batsman Steve Percival who became the first player to score a double century in the Eden Valley League.

Last updated 19 August 2011
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Cleator identify Workington's Callum Moffat as danger man

Callum Moffat photo Cleator are targeting Callum Moffat as the man to dismiss early, if they want to beat their Workington rivals this weekend.

Last updated 18 August 2011
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Leaders Cockermouth crash to Carlisle 3rds

Simon Plevin photo Eden Valley Premiership leaders Cockermouth II came unstuck on a difficult wicket at Edenside, failing jointly to reach a half century in over 30 overs.

Last updated 18 August 2011
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Shap's Percival hits Eden Valley League's first double ton

Steve Percival photo Shap's Steve Percival became the first ever batsman to score a double century in the Eden Valley Cricket League’s 50-year history in their game against Patterdale at the Shap Oval on Saturday.

Last updated 17 August 2011
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Cumbrian cricket ace Ben Stokes eyeing England one-day spot

Ben Stokes photo Ben Stokes put himself in the frame for selection for the England one-day squad to face India next month, after helping ease England Lions to a 2-1 series win against Sri Lanka A at Northampton yesterday.

Last updated 17 August 2011
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Wetheral win Carlisle midweek title for third year running

Wetherall CC photo Wetheral are celebrating after a third successive title success in the Carlisle & District Midweek Cricket League.

Last updated 16 August 2011
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Harry, 13, faces one ball - and wins game for Seascale

Thirteen-year-old Harry Whitfield struck the winning runs for Seascale at the weekend as they just edged Millom II by one wicket.

Last updated 15 August 2011
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Battle hots up to avoid North Lancs Cumbria premier division relegation

The struggle to stave off relegation continues apace at the bottom of the North Lancashire & Cumbria Cricket League’s premier division.

Last updated 12 August 2011
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Caldbeck weather storm to take points from Cockermouth

Another weekend of North Lancs Cumbria fixtures were seriously affected by the weather, although it was sufficiently kind enough to allow vestiges of cricket in the west of the county.

Last updated 11 August 2011
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Cockermouth pro leads Sri Lankan Select XI to victory

Cricketer Amila Weththasinghe photo Cockermouth pro Amila Weththasinghe celebrated his benefit Twenty20 match with a 24-run victory against a Cumbria Select XI.

Last updated 11 August 2011
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Cumbria under-12s take part in Minor Counties Cricket Festival

Steven Moss photo Cumbria under-12s travelled to the annual Minor Counties Cricket Festival, at the Royal Hospital School near Ipswich, and following some very close results finished sixth in the event.

Last updated 9 August 2011
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Penrith hang in for draw against leaders Furness

Chris Quinn photo Penrith denied long-time North Lancs Cumbria Premier Division leaders Furness maximum points, on a day that saw rain once more take its toll on the fixture list.

Last updated 8 August 2011
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Cumbrian ace Paul Nixon mobbed after steering Leicestershire home

Paul Nixon photo Paul Nixon today claimed he was “humbled” by the incredible send-off he received as the veteran Cumbrian steered Leicestershire to Twenty20 finals day.

Last updated 8 August 2011
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Workington beat Furness to win Higson Cup

Workington cricket photo A superb third-wicket partnership of 152 between Callum and Kristian Moffat set Workington up for a Higson Cup final victory over favourites Furness at Haverigg yesterday.

Last updated 8 August 2011
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Workington must be at their best to win Higson Cup

Kristian Moffat photo Skipper Kristian Moffat warned that Workington must rise to the occasion if they are to beat fancied Furness in tomorrow’s Higson Cup final at Haverigg.

Last updated 6 August 2011
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Carlisle pro Saman makes timely return to Premier Division action

Saliya Saman photo Sri Lankan sensation Saliya Saman is ready to return to action for Carlisle and boost their Premier Division survival hopes.

Last updated 5 August 2011
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Cumbrian cricket star wants Twenty20 finals day finish

Paul Nixon photo Paul Nixon admits he is desperate to ensure that tomorrow’s Friends Life t20 quarter-final at Leicestershire will not be his final game of competitive cricket.

Last updated 5 August 2011
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Cockermouth to say a T20 thanks to Amila

Cricketer Amila Weththasinghe photo Cockermouth are to show their appreciation for gifted pro Amila Weththasinghe by holding a benefit game for the Sri Lankan star at Sandair tomorrow (6pm).

Last updated 4 August 2011
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Retiring Cumbrian cricket star Paul Nixon still has unfinished business

Paul Nixon photo The moment of cold revelation that stalks all sportsmen came to Paul Nixon a few hours after he was participating in his favourite activity: lurking close to a batsman, trying to drip doubt into his brain.

Last updated 2 August 2011
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