Cricket
Stoneman set to lead out Dynamos
DURHAM will be captained by Mark Stoneman for tomorrow’s Yorkshire Bank 40 (YB40) clash away to Hampshire.
Phili out to make Marsden rock
IN a Readers Durham Cricket League fixture list that runs to 13 games every week, it’s often difficult to pinpoint the match of the day.
Hetton hero Pringle sets sights on Stockton now
HETTON Lyons hope for more inspiration from Ryan Pringle as they prepare for two Dukes North East Premier League Premier Division matches in two days against the new league leaders.
Dodd’s retirement rocks Eppleton as Washington snap up Harmison
EPPLETON have been hit hard by the news that bowler Joe Dodd has decided to retire from the game at just 32, having failed in his battle to overcome a serious shoulder injury.
Durham are ‘buzzing’ says in-form Borthwick
SUNDERLAND spinner Scott Borthwick says Durham are buzzing after their historic win over Surrey yesterday.
Murton misery
MURTON’S bid to topple Durham Cricket League leaders Esh Winning ended in failure as they crashed to a 25-run defeat despite having bowled their opponents out for a paltry 96.
Bowlers put Durham on top at Oval
DURHAM were looking to press home their advantage today on the final day of their LV= County Championship game at Surrey.
Shahbaz has the last laugh over Pascal after six-wicket hauls
WEST Indian Test star Nelon Pascal enjoyed a successful relaunch of his Boldon career by taking six wickets on his second coming, but it wasn’t enough to earn his team victory as Willington hadn’t read the script and spoilt the homecoming party in the Dukes ECB NEPL First Division.
Pringle smashes 124 and takes 9-31 in stunning show
SUNDERLAND’S early season halo slipped badly as they crashed to a 149-run defeat at the hands of Benwell Hill, but it wasn’t a team performance that took the headlines on Saturday as Hetton Lyons star Ryan Pringle turned in one of the great individual displays in the history of the NEPL.
Philadelphia net superstar speakers
PHILADELPHIA have pulled off a major coup by persuading the former England captain Andrew Strauss and the ex-New Zealand player Jeremy Coney to be guest speakers at their annual dinner at the Chilton Country Hotel on Friday, August 9 – the first day of the England v Australia Test Match at Chester-le-Street.
Smith back for Phili fliers
PHILADELPHIA are delighted with their positive start to life in the new Readers Durham Cricket League which sees them take an undefeated record into Saturday’s home game against Bill Quay.
Pascal straight in to lift Boldon
BOLDON’S spirits have been lifted by the news that West Indian international Nelon Pascal is due to arrive at Newcastle Airport tomorrow, and he will go straight into the team to entertain Willington on Saturday in the Dukes North East Premier League First Division.
Sunderland hoping Claydon can target Benwell Hill
SUNDERLAND may be forgiven for hoping that Mitch Claydon does not make the Durham team for the four-day match which starts at The Oval tomorrow – as that would mean he would be available to play for them in Saturday’s Ashbrooke game against Benwell Hill in the Dukes North East Premier League Premier Division.
Durham target win at Surrey
DURHAM will look to inject some momentum into their Yorkshire Bank 40 campaign tomorrow when they visit Surrey at the Kia Oval.
Mustard fires way to victory
DURHAM Dynamos raced to a notable Yorkshire Bank 40 win over last season’s semi-finalists Lancashire Lightning at Old Trafford thanks to Phil Mustard’s aggressive 91.
Six of the best for Robinson as Philadelphia hand out a caning
AFTER two opening draws in their new surroundings in the Readers Durham Cricket League, Philadelphia finally picked up a win, and they did it in comprehensive fashion by running through hosts Evenwood for just 58.
Higgins century completes outstanding victory for Easington
EASINGTON pulled off their best performance to date when they defeated the powerful Kimblesworth, in the Readers Durham Cricket League, with an outstanding display that left their illustrious opponents floored by six wickets.
Easington quick out the blocks
Easington burst to the top of the Durham Cricket League in the first games of the bank holiday double header, as they took maximum points from their trip to Shildon.
Peterlee rack up first win in two years
Peterlee didn’t win a single Coast League match in 2012, but just two games into the Durham Cricket League season, they produced their first victory in two years, courtesy of a 73 run home success over Mainsforth.
Cook: Time for Durham to bounce back
DURHAM head coach Geoff Cook admits his side will have to bounce back and fast after yesterday’s defeat to Essex, writes Gary Foster.
Walker’s 147 helps Whitburn get off to a flyer
At long last, the newly formed First Division is underway, and Whitburn got off to the very best of starts by hammering visitors Felling by 100 runs.
Sunderland have lift off
For a team supposedly suffering from a loss of players, Sunderland are doing remarkably well.
Durham hoping to build on win
DURHAM switch their attentions to the one-day game with Essex the visitors to the Emirates ICG tomorrow for a Yorkshire Bank 40 clash, writes Gary Foster.
Ropery problems mean no home comforts for Cestrians
ONE game in and the Dukes North East Premier Division table already has a familiar look about it, with the big two out in front. Chester-le-Street lead the way after picking up maximum points from their opener at Hetton Lyons, with champions South Northumberland just two points behind.
Durham’s Wood makes Notts suffer again
DURHAM youngster Mark Wood must be wishing he could play at Trent Bridge every week.
Fresh start for the Premier newcomers
THERE are some very itchy feet in the new Premier League second tier.
Bank holiday pair will test Moor’s title ambitions
THE new Durham League’s 26 clubs are pitched into a testing bank holiday programme this weekend, with a full complement of 13 matches on both Saturday and Monday.
Defiant Smith century is a welcome tonic
WILL Smith was looking for Durham to push on after he finally found his shots against Nottingham at Trent Bridge yesterday.
Stokes: Just one of those days for Durham
DURHAM were made to work hard for their wickets against Nottinghamshire yesterday, and all-rounder Ben Stokes believes they can take heart from the way stuck to their task, writes Gary Foster.
Sunderland off to flying start
DESPITE concerns about the number of players who left the club over the winter months, Sunderland got the new Dukes ECB NEPL campaign off to a flying start by crushing South Shields by eight wickets.
Champions all win on historic day
ON an historic first day of cricket in the newly-formed Durham Cricket League, 26 teams did battle, with the four champion clubs in the pack all picking up where they left off in their respective leagues last season.
Mustard hails tail’s rescue
DURHAM’S tail can cut the Mustard – that’s the verdict of their former four-day skipper, writes GARY FOSTER.
Cook will give top order time to come good
DURHAM entertain rivals Yorkshire in the County Championship tomorrow with both sides looking to bounce back from disappointing defeats.
Batting frailty a worry for Durham
DURHAM will look for a quick response from their batsmen after being skittled for 94 in their County Championship defeat at Warwickshire on Saturday.
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