Trowbridge Cricket Club

The 1st XI took the short journey to Winsley Cricket Club for a nail-biting win by just 3 runs as they got their 2022 season off to a positive start.

A maiden TCC fifty for debutant Tony Burrows (65) saw him continue his prolific run scoring history within the local area - a solid start to what will hopefully be a strong season for the new signing. Skipper Tom Oakley batted in typical fashion, bludgeoning a quick-fire 43 off 35 balls to propel his side to a solid 45 over total.

Wickets were shared around the side, with the ever consistent Jake Paxton picking up 3/41. Sam Julyan rounded off the game with an exceptional final over maiden to secure victory with just 4 needed off the last.

A youthful 2nd XI welcomed a solid Winsley side to the County Ground for a fixture played in high spirits with lots of young talent on show.

Anna-Mae Shearn got off to a flying start to the 2022 season, with 2 sharp spells of bowling picking up 2/26, continuing her consistent 2nd XI form from the 2021 season. Chris Dicker returned strong figures of 1/9 from 6 overs, confusing both the batsman and his own teammates with his new ability to turn the ball sideways. 13 year old Ollie Brown, making his senior bowling debut, took the new ball and returned figures of 5 overs 1/10 - an impressive debut for the young talent.

Debutant Jamie Ealey got off to a solid batting start to his TCC career, with a couple of big shots en-route to 28 off 26 balls before being unfairly done by a unavoidable 'loweyyyy'. Runs from skipper Adam Bolton (30) and a strong partnership between Katherine Mills (25) and Anna-Mae (22) kept hopes alive but ultimately the young side came up short against an experienced Winsley unit.

All in all a good return to cricket for the club as we start to build towards what should be a huge season for all 3 league sides.

#UpTheBridge

As the new season approaches, we are pleased to confirm our Saturday league captains for the upcoming season:

• 1st XI - Tom Oakley
• 2nd XI - Adam Bolton
• 3rd XI - Ali Goddard

Information regarding pre-season training will be circulated shortly - if you are interested in joining Trowbridge Cricket Club for the upcoming season then please get in touch with the captains on fixtures@trowbridge.cc.

Ahead of this year's AGM on Monday November 22nd, the following positions are open for nominations and will be voted on during the evening:

• Chairperson
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• 1st XI Captain
• 2nd XI Captain
• 3rd XI Captain
• Sunday XI Captain
• Club Captain

If you wish to be nominated for any of these roles, then please contact the club via the email address fixtures@trowbridge.cc to submit your nomination - all nominations will require a proposer and seconder so please note this on your email.

In addition to the voted positions above, we are also seeking support for the following voluntary roles - these are both key roles to ensure to ongoing future of the club so if anyone has interest in supporting in these areas plus don't hesitate to message the email above or any of the committee for a chat:

• Sponsorship & Events
• Youth Coaching

This year's AGM will be taking place on Monday 22nd November 2021 - more information will be circulated closer to the time but please keep this date free in your diaries.

Date: Monday 22nd November 2021
Time: 7pm
Venue: Trowbridge Cricket Club

This weekend we welcome the return of our annual club fundraiser as the TCC Vets XI take on the current players in an exhibition fixture.

Alongside the big match, there'll be plenty of activities for all ages including various sporting challenges and games for the whole family to enjoy and a fantastic raffle with some exceptional prizes on offer.

With the season drawing to a close this weekend, why not come on down and enjoy the sunshine for one final day out at the cricket.

Date: Sunday 29th August
Time: 1pm Onwards