from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
exciting edi news
The club are pleased to announce that following negotiations over the past 24 hours between key volunteers it will be supporting Autistic After Hours which is a community interest company which is currently supporting a key volunteer within the club (those who know know) enabling them to continue to continue in carry out multiple crucial roles within the club. Evo the club’s EDI Officer who is the driving force behind this will give more details as the plan develops but he has wasted no time in getting a mum of one of the All Stars on-board – she helps to teach autistic children. For those who want to find out more about the organisation the link to the website is:
free online opportunity to learn the basics of umpiring
The club is always looking for umpires especially with the successful return of Junior Cricket, Now this is your opportunity to learn the basics and help Get The Game On for the potential stars of the future. You never know where it might regarding your enjoyment of the game. The link to the module is:
more umpires needed
Well here is your chance for free to learn the Laws:
No umpires = no games (think about it).
a message from hollacombe crc
" We have been enjoying getting to know Nick and some of the players from Torquay and Kingskerswell Cricket Club, they have been really proactive in enabling our guys who have a range of disabilities / complex needs to participate in a variety of cricketing skills, this helps with social interaction and a range of motor skills. Nick and the players have worked really hard to ensure that our guys disabilities are not a barrier to having fun. We have all enjoyed being part of their community."
more photos from hollacombe’s visit
A special thank you to Di and Chris for being so supportive - you don’t know what it meant.
TOMORROW – JOSH THOMPSON IN DEVON U18 ACTION AT THE REC
Fresh from his smashing time at Instow, Josh Thompson, will again be in T20 action for Devon U18s this time against Dorset U18s. Fishing nets at the ready – at least Devon will be supplying the spares!
Before that though why not come down and support T&K U13s tonight when they take on Ipplepen U13s.
Also for those who missed it. T&K Ladies made their debut at home last night against South Devon CC Ladies - T&K had surplus players so in the Spirit of Cricket leant the opposition a player. Although it ended in defeat for T&K, Hollie Newbold rolled back the years with the bat to when Torquay CC had a Ladies Team. the real winner was T&K for getting Ladies cricket back at the Rec. On the batting front, special mention must be made also of Vanessa Western who scored more runs than the entire Western family did last weekend and Merli Roux who outscored husband, Nathan, who had taken up the coloured pens for the night (maybe a new vocation), aided by Phil Sturman, to give Evo a night off (sometimes he just needs one). Thanks must also be given to Harry Baxendale (his better half, Suzie, being part of the T&K team and now fully immersed in the culture of the club) and Tobias Delahunty for umpiring and to Ady Zimunu for the pre-match warm up (although there was an unexpected one - due to the earlier wind, see below). Lady cricketers are no different though to their male counterparts - they still need refreshments, so Tim Western became Head Bartender and Matt Rossin became Head Chef for the night, supervised later by the ever dependable Katie Needs. Finally it would be totally remise not to mention Simon Rice. Without Ricey’s determination simply we wouldn’t be where we are today - with a “fledgling” Ladies Team (small acorns and all that). It was also good to see the chair, Steve Waters, despite his extremely busy schedule, come down to witness this extremely important milestone for the “fledging” club he is hopefully steering to great things over the coming years.
Sadly though there was one casualty earlier in the day – as a result of the wind the gazebo is now nursing a broken leg. As for the match itself only one ice pack was needed.
Action Photos as we have them!
devon cricket league 2025 - round 11
1ST XI
The 1st XI made their shortest away trip of the season to take on local rivals Barton CC 1st XI, on a ground which was once home to Torquay CC. (Ironically many of the 1st XI live closer to Cricketield Road then The Rec.)
Prior to play there was a Minute’s Silence for DCL President, David Gambie, who had passed away the previous weekend. This was immaculately observed and the T&K followed the three line whip over wearing full playing kit.
As per usual, Hazza lost the toss but from all accounts, Steve Lewis formerly of this parish wasn’t sure what to do but eventually asked T&K to have a bat. At this juncture, it should be noted that both umpires, Don Fathers and Colin Whitehall, agreed to use Law 43 AKA “Common Sense” when it came to drinks breaks due to the heat – something which must be applauded.
T&K decided to experiment with a new opening partner for Tim Western with Chris Kelmere sadly unable to buy a run this season. Unfortunately the experiment with Josh Thompson lasted just two bowls with Western out for a duck – leaving a ball which re-arranged his stumps. When Nathan Roux was also out for a duck – chipping a catch back to bowler Matt Lipton, alarm bells were ringing. It wouldn’t be a T&K v Barton match though without an unusual occurrence – shortly after Roux’s dismissal there was a short Sun Stop Player stoppage. However, once play recommenced it was come of the hour come of the skipper, Harry Passenger scoring an undefeated 139 (his maiden league century) including 14 * 4s and 5 * 6s. He was well supported by Chris Kelmere with 64 including 6 * 4s and 3 * 6s. T&K finished on 279 for 5 in their 50 overs – more runs and batting points then in their last two matches put together! No Barton bowler took more than one wicket.
In reply, Barton soon lost Fin Last off the bowling of debutant Beau Rider with only his 5th ball after a 350 day hiatus from competitive cricket. The momentum soon started to swing Barton’s way though thanks to their overseas Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (who guested for T&K in the week), supported by Nick Watkin formerly of this parish. However, when he was on 65, what could well be the season changing moment for T&K, he was caught on the boundary by young Noah Carswell off the bowling of Chris Kelmere, Noah was as cool as a cucumber, I think not, and the catch will go down in T&K folk law. Soon afterwards, Kelmere trapped Watkin LBW for 31. It was the beginning of the end for Barton who were all out for 180 in just 42.4 overs. The wickets were shared about by the T&K bowlers. However, whilst Ethan Kulkarni only took 1 wicket, but in one of his overs, two Barton batters managed to get run out! (Forgetting your cricket trousers for the Heffle Cuckoos match might just now be forgiven.)
After the match the 1st XI made an “electric” exit from the ground – though not usually acceptable tickets for Electric Bay might well have had something to do with it!
The 1st XI return to action next weekend at The Rec against Bovey Tracey.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 279 for 5 (50 overs)
H Passenger 139 not out
C Kelmere 64
Barton CC 1st XI 180 all out (42.4 overs)
T Kamunhukamwe 65
N Watkin 31
C Kelmere 2-22
H Baxendale 2-26
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Barton CC 1st XI (5 pts) by 99 runs
2ND XI
It was so reminiscent of the old days before the all through league – the 2nd XI were playing host to Barton CC 2nd XI under the leadership of Tom Lillywhite. A note, to Mr Lillywhite though, Evo doesn’t like to hear the match was stopped at one stage as there was no spare bowls – he gets very grumpy!
Barton won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
T&Ks innings was very much full of cameos with 5 batters getting into the 20s but no one getting more than 36 (Abu Bakar before he was trapped LBW by the latest member of the Calland / Parker cricketing dynasty, young Riley Calland). The second highest scorer was Extras with 27. T&K scored 172 for 9 in their 45 overs. The best of the Barton bowlers were Devanshu Singh with 3 for 13 and young Riley Calland with 3 for 34.
In reply, Barton collapsed to 93 all out in just 37.1 overs. Skipper, Adam Last formerly of this parish only contributed 14 while Shaun Needham also formerly of this parish only scored 5. The best of the Barton batters was Devanshu Singh with 19. The next best apart from Extras (19) was young Harry Shelton (another 3rd generation of a cricketing dynasty) with 16 – out scoring dad Greg! Anthony Nadar led the way for the T&K bowlers with 3 for 32.
Next weekend the 2nd XI are on their travels to the “Home of the best Cricket Teas in Devon” AKA Hatherleigh CC to take on their 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 172 for 9 (45 overs)
A Bakar 36
D Singh 3-13
R Calland 3-34
Barton CC 2nd XI 93 all out (37.1 overs)
D Singh 19
A Nadar 3-32
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (19 pts) beat Barton CC 2nd XI (6pts) by 79 runs
3RD XI
The 3rd XI travelled to the wilds of North Devon to take on their 3rd XI at their out ground – Westleigh CC. (One player who doesn’t wish to be named is apparently still moaning about the travel involved.)
North Devon won the elected to bat.
As Sir Geoff Boycott says, “catches win matches.” Unfortunately, the first ball of the match saw Tom Carter dropped and he finished undefeated on 113 – all one will say the culprit does so much behind the scenes for the club. North Devon were 222 all out in 37.1 overs, I bet Sheps is hopping mad about that! The best of the T&K bowlers was Mark Wilson with 3 for 55.
In reply the T&K committee did their best for the team – Steve Waters (29) and Ollie Smith (27 not out). However, it wasn’t enough and the 3rd XI was all out for just 135 in 31 overs. Wes McKellar was the best of the North Devon bowlers with 3 for 19.
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is home match against Paignton 4th XI.
North Devon CC 3rd XI 222 all out (37.1 overs)
T Carter 113 not out
M Wilson 3-55
Torquay CC 3rd XI 135 all our (31 overs)
S Waters 29
O Smith 27 not out
W McKellar 3-19
North Devon CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (8 pts) by 87 runs
4TH XI
Regrettably the 4th XI had to concede their home match against Kenn CC 2nd XI through a lack of players. It is now SITUATION CRITICAL as if the team concedes a 3rd match they will be regrettably removed from the league.
So a message to players, “think of an excuse to play cricket instead of one not to!”
Next weekend players who are willing to commit won’t have to travel far as the 4th XI are taking on Babbacombe 3rd XI at Cockington Court. Hopefully the venue will “drum” up some players.
Player of the Day
Well it can only go to Harry Passenger.
Spectator Watch
A rather quiet day as Matt Hunt didn’t follow the recently passed Lord Tebbit’s misquote of “get on your bike” so nothing really to report from Cricketfield Road.
JOSH THOMPSON HEADING DOWN UNDER
The club are pleased to announce that up and coming all-rounder, Josh Thompson, will be continuing his cricket education this winter in the north Melbourne suburb of Oak Park for Oak Park St Francis de Sales who play in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association competition and appear to be very successful.
Good Luck Josh
HOLLACOMBE Community Resource Centre SPONSORED WALK – THE PROLOGUE
When planning events in a usual British Summer you usually fear rain will scupper the plans but this time the heat scuppered the original plans. Never had the word “adaptive” seemed so appropriate,
Clients from Hollacombe CRC were originally going to walk over from their centre to the Rec and then do a few laps of the ground (a couple for logistical reasons still did brave the heat and walk over). However, the bulk came over by minibus and just did a ceremonial lap of the ground along with a select band of members of the club. Lunch was then taken before the clients (and staff) participated in some Softball Cricket. Ady and Nathan took the walkers in the nets while Evo despite organising the event was down on his hands and knees (he knows his place) with the wheelchair users. The only scare was when one member of staff top edged a soft ball into her own face - least it wasn’t a client!
Talking of the nets. Evo can see a little job for the Wednesday Afternoon Team next winter!
The success of the event can be measured by two club members telling Evo “you should be very proud of yourself” and numerus staff from Hollacombe saying “they want to comeback again.” Once Safeguarding Checks are complete, photos of the event will be released.
Evo said, “Firstly, I want it put on record my thanks for the co-operation of both the bowls and rugby club’s - it negated so many potential H&S issues. I would then like to thank the invited members who supported the event. Finally though, it is still just the early stages for forging a long term link with Hollacombe. That saying, I am already in the very early stages of forming a link with another organisation via the Tennis Club. I just simply want T&K in the Premier League for EDI and ‘failure’ isn’t a word in my vocabulary.”
DAvid Gambie RIP
The committee regret to have to inform members of the passing of Devon Cricket League President, David Gambie. David was a seam bowler for Topsham St James CC who in the twilight of his playing career represented England O70s in the Grey Ashes. Eventually David took up the “white coat” fulltime whilst off the field the number of positions he held it is a case of where to start.
The club’s thoughts are with David’s family at this sad time.
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JOSH THOMPSON HAVING A SMASHING TIME FOR DEVON U18S
News is just reaching the club thanks to the eagle eyed Harry Baxendale, that Josh Thompson had a smashing time up at Instow today playing for Devon U18s. Josh hit an undefeated 130 in just 52 balls in a 10 wicket win against Wiltshire in the second of two T20 matches. This included 14*4s and 9*6s – no news though on whether any unsuspecting sunbathers were hurt in this ruthless attack on the Wiltshire bowlers!
Well Batted Josh
newsnight special
4TH XI
Back in action next weekend home to Kenn CC 2nd XI.
Player of the Day
A very close call but for giving the 1st XI some hope it has to go to Harry Baxendale.
Spectator Watch
Well apart from the visitor from Middlesex CCC. It has to go to the new camp in town – Camp Hunt who took over the gazebo.
NOT SO GOOD MID EVENING NEWS
3RD XI
The 3rd XI played host to Exwick CC 2nd XI a club which has been recognised for their EDI credentials, some which Evo hopes T&K will soon be getting recognition for.
Exwick won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
There were many contributions as T&K scored 170 all out in 35.2 overs. The highest being Craig Davies with 34. Mention though must be made of young Fin Pinder a recent arrival from Queens Park who was 22 not out. Daniel Groves was the best of the Exwick bowlers with 3 for 38.
Exwick knocked the runs off for the loss of just 2 wickets in just 35 overs thanks to Raghav Mishra with 72 not out. Mishra was supported by Simon Burrell with 40 and Muhammad Khan with an undefeated 32.
For next weekend in the words of Bumble “start the car” (now) as the 3rd XI are on the road to take on North Devon CC 3rd XI at Westleigh CC.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 170 all out (35.2 overs)
C Davies 34
D Groves 3-38
Exwick CC 2nd XI 171 for 2 (35 overs)
R Mishra 72 not out
S Burrell 40
M Khan 32 not out
Exwick CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (5 pts) by 8 wickets
three lions come calling for western again
The club are pleased to inform members that Tim Western returns to England 050s action on Tuesday against Wales O50s at Marlborough College.
Good Luck Tim
some good early evening news
2ND XI
The 2nd XI went out to Dartmoor to play in the vicinity of Ade Edmundson / Jennifer Saunders residence – taking on Chagford CC 1st XI. Continuing on the comedy theme but a case of it would be funny if it wasn’t so sad, but T&K travelled without an umpire yet again.
Chagford won the toss and elected to field.
For T&K it was very much a case of no one really got going with Extras though only being 27 was the highest scorer. T&K were all out for just 130 in 37.1 overs. The best of the Chagford bowlers being Tom Moesel with 3 for 20 and Jack Brijnath with 3 for 30.
Had it not been for skipper Stuart Lipo (23) and Extras (16) it would have been a complete disaster for Chagford – all out for just 57 in only 25.2 overs. The stars with ball for T&K were Tobias Delahunty with 5 for 8 and Towkir Chowdhury with 4 for 12.
Next up for the 2nd XI nest weekend is hosting Barton CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 130 all out (37.1 0vers)
Extras 27
T Moesel 3-20
J Brijnath 3-30
Chagford CC 1st XI 57 all out (25.2 overs)
S Lipo 23
T Delahunty 5-8
T Chowdhury 4--12
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (18 pts) beat Chagford CC 1st XI (6 pts) by 73 runs
THE BIG MATCH RETURNS SOON
After many years Ladies Cricket returns with a match on Monday 14 July against South Devon CC Ladies. So please come down to The Rec and support Hollie, Katie, Maria, Rosie, Sophia, Vanessa and the rest of the women and girls.
