End of Season Notes From the Chair
So, that is it folks, on the playing side, the 2020 season is over. What an odd season it has been, with the prospect of… Read More »End of Season Notes From the Chair
Bob Lethaby
First XI Finish in Style!
The Oakley first team picked up a win in their final game of the Vector cup as they won by 87 runs against Odiham on… Read More »First XI Finish in Style!
Ollie’s Claret Halts Certain Half-Century Knock!
Ollie spills blood (again) and another catch in season finale… Report by Ollie Rabley Village cricket is meant to be a gentle pastime, an opportunity… Read More »Ollie’s Claret Halts Certain Half-Century Knock!
Last Day Victory as Ian Says Emotional Farewell to Sunday Captaincy
So, the last Sunday game of Ian’s stint as captain, fittingly, ended with a victory against Elmhurst, a friendly nomad team with a captain who… Read More »Last Day Victory as Ian Says Emotional Farewell to Sunday Captaincy
The Last Night of the Preview
I sit here writing the preview with tears staining my cheeks and a lump growing in my throat. Why, I hear you cry. Have I… Read More »The Last Night of the Preview
George’s Moment of Genius Cannot Save Oaks From Defeat!
Report by Second XI correspondent, Ollie Rabley. Where were you on the afternoon of 12 September? I had the fortune to be at Oakley Park… Read More »George’s Moment of Genius Cannot Save Oaks From Defeat!
Dan Ton-Mer Does it Again!!
Sumner’s Merry army headed to Wherwell after a few bad wins but in a joyful mode. In what was an all-round great day for the… Read More »Dan Ton-Mer Does it Again!!
Sunday Oaks Bat Like Stevie Wonder
Oakley went into their Sunday friendly fixture with Waverly looking to end a recent losing run. On a balmy early autumn day, could they come… Read More »Sunday Oaks Bat Like Stevie Wonder
Penultimate Weekend Preview as Oaks Seek a Win
So, here we are at the penultimate weekend of the cricket season. The weather is set fair, dare I say it, warm, and it looks… Read More »Penultimate Weekend Preview as Oaks Seek a Win
Billy’s Big Day Out (As Scorer) as the Rearguards Lose at Old Basing!
Report by Billy Turner The Oakley III’s ensured that all 3 Saturday teams lost this weekend with a 123 run defeat to Old Basing IV… Read More »Billy’s Big Day Out (As Scorer) as the Rearguards Lose at Old Basing!