THE AREA’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The Royton-based 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket Club at…
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West Indies great Sonny Ramadhin dies aged 92
WEST Indies cricketing great Sonny Ramadhin, who was later professional at Delph and used to live in Shaw, has died aged 92 following a short…
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Royton’s John Holder, cricket’s first black umpire, claims racism is more widespread in the sport than we realise
IN a recent interview with John Holder – Britain’s first black cricket umpire – Global Indian Series uncovered the reality that many non-white people face…
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Manchester Money helps support young Oldham cricketers
THE development of two young cricketers from Oldham – Friarmere’s Adam Anjum and Aadam Ali from Crompton – is being aided after both were awarded…
View More Manchester Money helps support young Oldham cricketersYoung Royton cricketers bowl over league opposition
ROYTON’S junior cricketers have been hitting their opponents for six. The U11, 13, 15 and 18 teams have all been crowned champions in the Greater…
View More Young Royton cricketers bowl over league oppositionRoyton look to put cup final defeat behind them
CAPTAIN James Maurice-Scott says Royton must erase the disappointment of their defeat in the final of the Derek Kay Cup and refocus on their promotion…
View More Royton look to put cup final defeat behind themCricket fixtures announced for new Greater Manchester Cricket League 2018
IT may still only be January, but cricket is still very much in thoughts locally as the Greater Manchester Cricket League has just released its…
View More Cricket fixtures announced for new Greater Manchester Cricket League 2018Crompton Cricket Club looks ahead to debut season in Lancashire League
CROMPTON Cricket Club’s debut season in the Lancashire League will be a voyage of discovery. The Glebe Street club is one of seven former CLL…
View More Crompton Cricket Club looks ahead to debut season in Lancashire LeagueFixture rant just not cricket!
SHAW Cricket Club has reprimanded a former member who had a rant on social media about them being placed in the third tier of the…
View More Fixture rant just not cricket!Former Royton cricketer Luke Procter joins Northants
FORMER Royton cricketer Luke Procter has signed a three-year deal with Northamptonshire. The 29-year-old Oldhamer has spent the last nine years as a professional at…
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