Cricket Club looks to benefit from Ashes fever as season begins

by Admin | May 4th, 2006

As daylight creeps in, the smell of freshly cut grass lingers in the air and the sun beats down on sunbathing bodies, it seems at last that summer is upon us. Of course many of you will decide that the oncoming good weather is the perfect excuse to ignore essay deadlines, get a suntan and drink a lot of Pimm’s, but for a hardy band of men there could be nothing further from the truth. From the beginning of May, they will be dressing up in white, chasing a piece of cork around a field and occasionally shouting at an OAP standing behind bits of wood. The cricket season is upon us.

With memories of England’s all-conquering victory in the Ashes still lingering, the University of York Men’s Cricket Club will be looking to build on such sporting success. Currently fielding three teams in the BUSA leagues, it promises to be another mouth-watering season as the sound of leather on willow cascades throughout campus. Having been crowned BUSA plate champions, the 1st XI, lead by the indomitable Andy Exley, will be looking to build on last year’s glory in the Northern Men’s League 2B. However within the murky depths of Northern Men’s League 5B there will be a clash of sporting titans as the 2nd XI (lead by the Herculean maestro Andy Butterfield) will be battling against the dashing suavity of Greg Bonne’s 3rd XI.

Back chat and swipes outside the off stump are sure to ensue. Of course if anyone wishes to join the legion of cricketing heroes at UYMCC then training takes place Monday and Thursday 5-7pm at the cricket nets behind the sports club.

If you played at school, played for a village side or have never played at all then feel free to come down to training, as all are welcome. The ‘organised loafing’ of UYMCC may be the perfect way to enjoy your summer.

By Andy Exley
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT