A pair of remarkable bowling performances from Farnworth Social Circle’s Dave Mather and Little Lever’s Nipun Gaikwad kicked off this season’s delayed Anthony Axford North West Cricket League campaign with a bang on Saturday.
Lostock versus Little Lever at Chew Moor Lane this Saturday (1pm) is second against first from last summer - there could hardly be a better way to open the second season of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.
Captain Jack Welch says he is relishing the prospect of the two-division structure in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League as his Atherton side get set to embark upon a Championship promotion push in 2024.
The Anthony Axford North West Cricket League have taken the first steps in what they believe will be a five or six-year plan to create a successful female structure within the league.
Captain Jack Welch is hoping Atherton’s new professional Shayne Moseley - the former West Indies Test batter - can bring a “buzz” to the Higham Park club and provide the missing ingredient which helps secure promotion.
Hamer Cup champions Padiham have been picked out as realistic title challengers in next season’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Premiership division, writes Graham Hardcastle.
Title-winning captain Josh Gent believes his Little Lever side will defend their Anthony Axford North West Cricket League crown in 2024 - as long as they turn up with the same attitude they did this season.
England star Kate Cross has labelled Lancashire’s bid to progress women’s and girls cricket as “game-changing” and says she takes on her new role as a non-executive director with the Red Rose’s Foundation with great pride and excitement, writes Graham Hardcastle.
Walkden are hoping to get the band back together as they target promotion in next year’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.
Irfan Puda-inspired Astley Bridge secured a top-12 place in next season’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League by the skin of their teeth following a remarkable Saturday win at Salesbury.
