Monthly Archives: August 2015

From East London to Essex: A Hotbed of Cricketing Talent

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Don McDermott

By Don McDermott Young Essex batsman Dan Lawrence’s first-class career has already gotten off to a brilliant start. In his second match for the Essex 1st XI, Lawrence, just 17 years old, became the third-youngest centurion in county championship history, … Continue reading →

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Essex Women sweep T20 doubleheader

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Don McDermott

By Don McDermott Billericay        The Essex women’s team finished off the T20 season in style, defeating both the Netherlands and Wales on Sunday at Billericay Cricket Club. Essex openers Lily Reynolds and Cordelia Griffith got Essex off to the right … Continue reading →

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Pakistan triumphant in inaugural T20 Asia Blaze Final 

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Don McDermott

By Don McDermott Wanstead     Pakistan defeated the Combined Asian XI on Tuesday night in the inaugural final of the T20 Asia Blaze tournament, with East Asian government officials and representatives of the Essex Cricket Board in attendance. Pakistan had come … Continue reading →

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