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I met Bob the day I joined Prestwich Cricket Club. As was the way, I was immediately asked to umpire a Sunday XI fixture. I donβt remember much about the game but enjoyed time at the bar discussing all things
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It is with immense sadness as we announce that Bob passed away yesterday after a long illness. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go to Helen, Katy, Sally and all the family.
He was and always will be a legend of Prestwich CTBC and a giant of
Sam Holden is leaving Prestwich after 14 seasons to join Liverpool Comp side Ormskirk.
Weβre extremely proud that Sam will now be playing for one of the best clubs in the country and competing for some of the most prestigious trophies.
Look after boy
@Ormskirk_CC
!
Congratulations to our man
@DJPawson13
who this weekend has passed 3000 runs for the club.
More impressively heβs done it at an average of 39.8 with 19 50s and 5 100s.
He cements his place as one of the best batters that the club has ever seen, congratulations Danny! π₯
On Saturday Andy Bradley took his first team wicket tally to a phenomenal 1400!
The achievement shows not only what a skilled bowler Brads is but also the incredible desire he has to keep going and always wanting to get better
What a proud day for him, get in Bradders! β€οΈ
Congratulations to Ste Lorenzini and his team as they win the 2022 2XI Tetley's GMCL Cup after an 85 run win over Heaton.
Thanks also to
@DHCC3
for hosting the game!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Shivam Chauhan as club professional for 2022.
Shiv has already played for us as a sub pro, helping us win the Derek Kay Cup and we cant wait to see him back next season!
Thanks go to Rob
@WSXcricket
and Gary
@CricIntro
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Prestwich 1XI made history this afternoon as they progressed through to the Lancashire Knock Out Final for the first time following a 73 run win over Kendal at Shap Road.
Sam Kershaw's unbeaten 70 anchored the
As the curtain begins to fall on another junior cricket season, we need to advise all our members and junior parents that Steve Orrell, our wonderful Junior Academy Director, is retiring after 16 years managing our junior training evenings and coaching camps.
We think it is
You couldnβt script it. Honours even at Stand CC. Big friendly crowd, some excellent cricket from both teams. Great to watch. Isnβt that what itβs all about?
πLOUIE AVANESSIAN UPDATEπ
Louie has had successful surgery this morning following his wonder catch yesterday against Horwich. All at PCC and Horwich send there best wishes to very brave young man.
Youβll be back playing before you know it πͺπ»
πKERSHAW SIGNS π
We are delighted to say that Sam Kershaw has also signed for the 2024 season.
Sam joins from home club Rawtenstall but has also had successful spells in the Liverpool comp.
We canβt wait to see Sam bolster our batting lineup next season π₯
Congratulations to one of our own
@wharmby7
on getting to 8000 First XI runs.
An unbelievable achievement for our captain who now finds himself 6th in the all time runs for the club.
Hereβs to plenty more πͺπ»πͺπ»
PCC are pleased to announce the signing of new professional Jason Niemand for the 2020 season. Director of senior cricket
@braddersa74
flew out to South Africa by Private Jet late last night to conclude the deal. Welcome to the Heys Jason
AND HEAT ARE T20 CHAMPIONS!!!!!!! Beating West by 100 runs. Danny Pawsonβs ton steered Heat to 194. Wickets spread out between Ryno, Brads, Skipper, Paws And pro. Outrageous
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There's been lots of well publicised news around the GMCL over recent weeks regarding problems with player eligibility and the subsequent issuing of points deductions to various clubs.
Although our 1XI were already promoted, the upshot of
Congratulations to one of our own Aaryaman Roy who yesterday put in a MOTM performance for the GMCL Under 21 league side against the MCC.
Roy hit a fine 60 and also took two wickets.
Top work boy! π₯π₯
This Friday sees THE game of the season between a select Prestwich XI and the clubβs 2022 signing Ryan Maddock and his merry men!
Come down and support the club in what is the final bit of Friday night action of the season π
5pm start time at The Heys ππ
All we are missing today are our members. We will be back soon and your club will be looking its best when you return. Thank you again to the volunteers of all our club sections.
Never give up ladies and gentlemen...
From a game that looked lost, Prestwich finally got up and running in the Premier Division with a nail-biting 6 run win over Shaw at down at The Heys this afternoon.
Reflecting on yesterday itβs always a tough one to take losing in a final but itβs another great run in a very hard competition.
Congratulations to
@RoeGreenCricket
for winning after a superb chase. Also a huge thank you to them for hosting the day.
πNICO SIGNS AS PRO FOR β24π
The club are absolutely delighted to announce Nico Van Zyl as cricket pro for the 2024 season.
The club would like to thank Gary Hunt and Cricintro for their help in this brilliant signing.
GO WELL NICO ππ»
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Prestwich 3XI secured the GMCL Sunday Premier Cup following a brilliant 111 run win over Clifton at Heys Road.
Matthew Cuthbert top scored for Nick Carter's team with 54 while runs from Thomas Orrell (42) and man of the match Stephen Ritchie
Just before
@braddersa74
travelled to SA he secured the services of
@DJPawson13
on a further 2 year contract. T20 champions in 2019 Dan will be looking to build on that success in the following two seasons with PCC
All at Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club are stunned by the sudden death of David Smith.
He was a great friend and we send our heartfelt condolences to Fiona and all the family and, of course, all at Sedgley Park Rugby Club.
2nds beat
@WoodbankCC
by 5 wickets in the penultimate over. Some mature performances from the younger members of the team, with Tom Robinson taking 3 wickets and Jack Doyle with an excellent unbeaten 74. Skipper led by example and took 5 wickets. Final is 12/8/18 at Stand CC
Prestwich have today won the Bury Under 9 indoor cricket tournament in a brilliant final with Ramsbottom which went down to the last ball. Great performances by both teams.
Happy Easter to all our members, friends, supporters and sponsors. Stay safe, stay strong and stay at home. Hope soon to be back playing and watching the sports we love.
Players from Prestwich 4th team enjoyed a trip to Wales yesterday. After scoring 144 for 5, the rain came to end the game. Many thanks to
@ColwynBayCC
for their excellent hospitality and good luck for the rest of the season.
NIKHIL GANGTA 2023 PRO βοΈ
We are absolutely delighted to announce our pro for 2023 - Nikhil Gangta.
Nikhil averages just under 40 in first class cricket and 30 in List A cricket.
We are extremely excited to see him in action!
Welcome
@gangta_nikhil
and go well π₯
Huge congratulations to 15 year old Sam Staley who has been included in Englandβs preliminary indoor squad for the Under 15s Junior World Series.
On top of that Sam has now been sponsored by War Pat.
Keep up the good work Sam π₯
What a night. Thanks to everyone who came to end of season last night. Well done to
@AndyHeaver
who walked away with the Β£1250 jackpot. Thankyou to Fiona and Helen who made the delicious food - it went down a treat. One last game today, 3rd XI at home
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πA huge thank you to our Matchday Ball Sponsors for home fixtures:
Saturday - Bob & Helen Hinchliffe
Sunday - Martin Rosemarin
Full team news here -
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Prestwich beat league leaders Roe Green by 49 runs today to win the Derek Kay Cup in a pulsating game of cricket.
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* Photos coming shortly. Just sifting through all 1,266 of them!
Superb maiden Prestwich senior tons from James Mercer and Sam Regan the undoubted highlight of the weekend as Prestwich 4XI enjoyed a 32 run win over Swinton Moorside to stay in the hunt near the top of their division.