March 2002 Archive News

Troon Cricket Club have launched their new website at www.trooncc.co.uk

ECB grant Premier League accreditation for 2002

The ECB have renewed the Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League's accreditation as an ECB Premier League for the 2002 season. Leagues have to apply annually, by the end of February, for renewal submitting details of clubs, their facilities and youth and coaching set ups which need to meet ECB criteria. The League's constitution & rules, accounts, insurances, registration procedures and website details were also submitted as well as details regarding the youth and coaching set ups of the feeder league - County Division 1. The ECB will again award a grant of £7,500 based on a Premier League of 10 teams with an additional £2,000 administration grant to the Cornwall Cricket League. It is understood that the grants will be paid in two instalments during April and at the end of June.

Premier League Fair Play Award

This year the Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League are introducing a "Fair Play Award" for Premier League teams. The "CCL Spirit of Cricket Premier Team Award" recognises the contribution that Premier League cricketers make to maintaining the spirit of the game. Umpires will be asked to vote for the team they consider have shown the greatest commitment to fair play over the season 2002 with a prize of £250 going to the winning club

League Management Committee co-options

The Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League Management Committee have made co-options to fill vacancies which were not filled following this year's AGM. The LMC are pleased to announce that former Chairman Keith Davis has been persuaded to return as a committee member and to fill a void on the LMC's Disciplinary Committee following the retirement of last year's Chairman John Harbinson. Other co-opted members are Del Codd (Chacewater C C & Indoor Sixes Organiser), Andrew Kent (St Neot C.C.) and Jonathan Nance (Looe C.C.). There is still a further vacancy. The LMC would like to co-opt a current senior player playing Premier League Cricket in order that a player's view is available at meetings. Anyone interested in being nominated please contact the League Secretary

W K Gloves law on hold - official ECB statement

Frank Kemp of ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD has put out an official statement headed "Wicket-Keeping Gloves in Recreational Cricket 2002"

The ECB has given further consideration to the question of the enforcement of Law 40.2 of the 2000 Code of the Laws of Cricket in recreational cricket in England and Wales. The new Law was not implemented in recreational cricket in 2001, in order to allow a transition period for recreational cricketers who owned gloves that would not have conformed to the new Law. However it has become clear that interpretation of the Law poses problems for umpires because the legality or otherwise of a glove is seen to be a function of how far the keeper can spread his or her thumb and forefinger.

The ECB has asked the MCC, as the guardian of the Laws, if a more precise definition of what is acceptable can be developed in order to remove the possibility of inconsistent interpretation. It is also clear that the glove manufacturers are advertising gloves as “ regulation approved” or “compliant with the new Law 40.2” although there is no official process in place to confirm compliance, either through the MCC, the ECB or The Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers (ACU&S).

The ECB is strongly supportive of the 2000 Code and wishes to see the Code adopted in its entirety in all cricket played under the auspices of the ECB. However, until a basis for consistent interpretation of the Law can be established, Law 40.2 will continue not to be implemented in recreational cricket in England and Wales, including County Age Group, Minor County and County Board cricket. The ECB will work in full co-operation with the MCC to ensure that the difficulties in interpretation are resolved as soon as possible. Any questions on this subject should be addressed to the ECB Cricket Department at Lord’s.

Women's Summer League formed

The first Women & Girls Summer League has been formed following a meeting to make the fixtures for the 2002 season at Truro Cricket Club on 13th March. The newly formed Cornwall Women's Cricket Association has entries from Falmouth, Mount Ambrose, Newquay, Rosudgeon, St Neot, St Just and Truro with possibly also Caradon to enter (tbc). More details will apppear on the Women's pages of this website in due course.

Cricket Development Officer Application Details

Applicants wishing to succeed Peter Grant as Cornwall's Cricket Development Officer must send a completed application form to the ECB by the 28th March. Following Mr Grant's decision to take early retirement at the end of April interviews will be held prior to the start of the new season.

The successful applicant will support the Cornwall Cricket Board in the achievement of its development plan, particularly in the promotion and development of cricket in schools and clubs for both children and young adults. For the role a sound knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the structure of cricket and experience of cricket development at grass roots level is needed. The CDO will also need to be a self-starter with energy and enthusiasm, good administration skills and an excellent communicator.

Further details and an application form can be gained from Natasha Mason, ECB, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QZ. Tel: 020 7432 1213. Fax: 020 7286 5583. E-mail: recruitment@ecb.co.uk Closing date for completed applications is 28 March 2002

St Buryan's Wisneski faces England

Former St Buryan professional Warren Wisneski (1998 season) opened the bowling for Canterbury in their tour match against England in the tour match before the First Test. Scorecard

Tom Sharp is elected County Captain

Truro skipper, 24 year old Tom Sharp, was elected Cornwall County Cricket Club's 23rd Captain at the club's ninety-ninth Annual Meeting held at the Municipal Buildings Truro on Thursday 7th March. Sharp was nominated by retiring Captain Gary Thomas who stood down after three seasons in charge. He was seconded by Team Manager Brian Laity who remarked that Sharp's game had improved over the last couple of years. There were no other nominations.

Sharp is currently playing in New Zealand and is due to return in early April. The only other major change is that Brian Laity has stood down as Team Manager. Former captain Godfrey Furse will take on the role but Laity will remain as a selector. Coach Nigel Sanders has also been elected to the Selection Committee. For full report click here

CDO Peter Grant to retire at the end of April

Cornwall Cricket Development Officer Peter Grant is retiring from his position at the end of April. He has decided to take early retirement to "spend more time with his family". He has held the position for over five years and will retire on 30th April. The position will shortly be advertised by the England & Wales Cricket Board with applications closing at the end of March.

Jolly's Drinks Complementary Cup Draw

The draw has been made for this season's Cornwall Cricket League's Jolly's Drinks Complementary Cup (formerly known as Wickham Wines). Last year's champions Mt. Hawke & Porthtowan face Chacewater who they convincingly beat in the opening round of last year's competition. The 2001 runners-up Liskeard visit Stoke Climsland.

The draw is: First Round Stoke Climsland v Liskeard, Foxhole v St. Erme, South Petherwin v Ladock, Fowey v St. Neot, Perranporth v Crofty, Chacewater v Mt. Hawke & Porthtowan, Long Rock and Mylor have first round byes and will meet each other in the second round. The First round is scheduled to be played on Sunday 2nd June