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ECB sets ambitious targets in strategic plan

Tue, 21 May 13 20:00:00 BST

The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.

Cuckfield razed but stay top

Tue, 21 May 13 07:50:00 BST

Cuckfield remain top of the Sussex Premier League despite a heavy defeat at Brighton and Hove on Saturday.

Blake breaks shackles for Beckenham

Tue, 21 May 13 07:40:00 BST

Kent player Alex Blake scored an impressive 144 at Beckenham in one of three outstanding performances in the second weekend of the Kent Premier League.

Marton held to a draw

Tue, 21 May 13 07:35:00 BST

Marton passed up a glorious chance to go well clear at the top of the table when they were made to scramble for a draw yesterday by a Normanby Hall team who started the day at the foot of the table.

Knypersley's openers crush Elworth

Tue, 21 May 13 07:20:00 BST

Knypersley remain at the top of the table, ten points clear of Porthill after a dominant display against Elworth, winning by 115 runs.

Brockhampton stay undefeated

Tue, 21 May 13 07:10:00 BST

Birmingham Premier Division leaders Brockhampton maintained their unbeaten record with an easy six wicket win over Knowle & Dorridge who began the day one point behind the Herefordshire outfit in second place.

Clarke gives Neston big lead

Tue, 21 May 13 07:00:00 BST

The early-season levelling-up effect gained ground in the ECB Premier League in Cheshire with maiden defeats for favourites Chester Boughton Hall and Hyde and a first victory for Alderley Edge.

Wet weather hurts Cumberland

Mon, 20 May 13 10:00:00 BST

Rain hampered Cumberland’s attempts to retain the MCCA Trophy as their group game with Cheshire at Kendal was abandoned without a ball bowled.

Hightown attack in control

Mon, 20 May 13 07:10:00 BST

Leaden skies matched the mood of Southport and Birkdale after they were thrashed by Hightown in a Liverpool and District Cricket Competition round blighted by poor weather which affected several Premier League games.

Grimsby advantage grows

Mon, 20 May 13 06:50:00 BST

Grimsby drew six points clear at the top of the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League after winning one of the day’s two closest games.