Walking cricket league lights up Somerset

The Somerset Cricket Foundation Walking Cricket League competition, sponsored by Rajpoot Indian Restaurant and Home Science International Food, was once again hosted at the Highbridge Hub at Highbridge YMCA.

Five teams from across Somerset took part: defending champions Weston, alongside Highbridge and Yeovil, with two new hubs—Bridgwater and Wells—joining the competition for the first time.

The league was played over five rounds, from mid-February to mid-March, and featured some excellent cricket throughout.

At the end of the competition, Highbridge were crowned overall winners, securing four wins from four matches.

Wells finished as runners-up, with three wins from four matches.

Somerset Cricket Walking Cricket League

Event organiser and Lead Volunteer, Mark Berry from the Highbridge Hub, extended his gratitude to all participating teams, with over 60 players taking part throughout the competition.

Special thanks were given to: the Highbridge YMCA and the team from Purplespoon Café; the umpires; the Highbridge Hub volunteers for their work in setup, scoring, and logistics; and our sponsors Rajpoot Indian Restaurant and Home Science International Food in Taunton.

Somerset Cricket Foundation Community Activation Officer, Mustafa Shaikh, would like to express his gratitude to Mark Berry and the Highbridge crew for supporting the Foundation in running this tournament on our behalf.

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It has become an annual event which was enjoyed by all the players and played in the true spirit of cricket and friendship.

Thanks, must also go to the five hubs for participating and a special thanks to the respective Lead Volunteers for coordinating the players to get the games played.

Walking Cricket Hubs are located across Somerset, including Highbridge, Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon, Wells, Yeovil, and Taunton.

The sessions are open to senior adults 55+ regardless of prior cricket experience and are welcoming to both men and women.

Get Involved

Whether you’re looking to join a session or explore sponsorship opportunities, contact Mustafa Shaikh at mustafa.shaikh@somersetcricketfoundation.org

For further information, visit Somerset Cricket Foundation’s website: www.somersetcricketfoundation.org/community-programmes/walking-cricket/

Source: https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/sport/25986636.walking-cricket-league-lights-somerset/

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