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However there will be five other UAJCA clubs trying to lower their colours at the Finals: Crossflatts, Settle, Oakworth, Harden and Skipton.

Good luck to all competing teams

Batting first proved precarious with only skipper Will McPherson making double figures [11]. But all-rounder at no 7 Sulaiman Mahmood rode the white charger and he compiled a superb half-century, going on to 56. Taking the team total forward Sulaiman was aided superbly by Frank Binns [8] Hamza Mahmood [11] and last man Elliot Howarth [11].  26 extras were also valuable. When bowling the side was indebted to Elliot and Hamza who each grabbed a trio of wickets after the Bradford top order fired well, particularly no 5 Gillgrass who chipped in a cracking 33. Two run outs helped our cause but we did give up 27 extras. But the Bradford tail couldn't match that of UAJCA and their last pair could not sufficiently bridge the gap, ending 9 runs adrift.

The team was: Will McPherson [Capt, Crossflatts], Freddie Padget [wk, Harden], Finley Cross [Settle], Ed Swallow [Skipton], Hashim Hussain [GHC], Stan Kitching [Sutton], Sulaiman Mahmood [Harden], Frank Binns [Wharfedale], Hamza Mahmood [GHC], Oliver White [Steeton], Elliott Howarth [Steeton].

GREAT JOB ..NOW FOR HUDDERSFIELD

Early wickets for Sam Galley were just reward for good bowling and his 2-25 [5 overs] was the standout performance. Will Oaken took a wicket and there was a catch and a run out for live-wire keeper Subhaan Ghaffar. But the telling innings came from Huddersfield opener Mason Knight who compiled 61 from 84 balls to help his team post its 162-4. No 4 M Davison also proved a thorn in the side with 37no from just 25 balls. Skipper Archie Cox kept things tight as did Ayaan Munawar but the 5.4 per over was to prove just out of our reach.  The skipper did his bit with the bat top-scoring with 36 whilst Callum Hardy [31] and Will Oakden [30] were both major contributors and kept us in the hunt. Huddersfield used 8 bowlers with Brough [2-9] and Choma [2-14] the leading lights.  Despite the defeat it was a promising start and augurs well for the forthcoming matches.

The team for the first round Leeds Cup tie with Huddersfield was: Archie Cox [Capt, Steeton], Subhaan Ghaffar [WK, GHC], Blake Aldersley [Skipton], Frank Caton [Settle], Zak Fyfe-Gudgeon [Haworth], Sam Galley [Settle], Callum Hardy [Sutton], Ayaan Munawar [GHC], Will Oaken [Steton], Aniq Tabassum [Skipton] & Max Wilkinson [Crossflatts]

WELL DONE  LADS .. NOW FOR THE PLATE..

All of you know UAJCA was committed on Sunday to the UAJCA Festival at Skipton, but we followed the progress of our fantastic under-13s team. The first UAJCA team to win a Yorkshire Festival. UAJCA cannot be too proud today. We must thank all the players who performed so well and also the two intrepid managers Mark and Tony. What a fantastic effort. UAJCA has shown today that a small District can achieve miracles with dedication from its players and managers. We are lost for words and despite an enjoyable day at Skipton we are sorry to have missed the event. Your fame will endure!  To see the scorecard Click Here

The under-13s section started with two wickets for the host side, Skipton in the first two balls, but they still won the match! The 'senior' section included one amazing innings from Skipton's Noah Kennedy of 70 runs in a staggering team total of 102-0. The Lord's pitch hosted Skipton, Sutton, Oakworth, Oxenhope & Haworth 'B'. Skipton ran out winners of all 4 matches end reached the semi-final having scored 286 runs in their 4 matches. The runners-up spot was decided by a bowl-off after three teams finished with two ins ach. Only 1 lad hit the stumps and he was from Sutton, who would play the winner of the Oval pitch group.On the Oval pitch it was the first match for guest club Alwoodley against Earby that determined the outcome of places with the Lees team winning all four of their matches ahead of Earby with three wins against Steeton, Haworth & Crossflatts.

So the semi-final line up was Skipton vs Earby and Alwoodley vs Sutton. The winners were Earby and Alwoodley, who went on to win the trophy against the Ribblesdale team. Alwoodley posted a daunting 84-2 in their five overs, the second highest score of the day. Earby battled hard to not lose a wicket whilst totalling 53-0 in a quality final.

The under-11 section also featured gust club Alwoodley on the Headingley pitch along with Barnoldswick, Earby, Settle and Skipton. The front runners were again Alwoodley and Settle and their pivotal match was a cracker, won by Alwoodley with 43-2 just ahead of Settle 39-1. Across at the Old Trafford arena Upper Wharfedale set the early pace but were defeated by Oakworth and Steeton who both finished at the had of the group. Oakworth with 45-0 won the encounter with Steeton 44-1. Oakworth remarkably never lost a wicket in their four group games.

The semi-finals were Oakworth vs Settle and Alwoodley vs Steeton. This time Oakworth lost 1 wicket but scored just 33 in he face of top bowling from Settle, who edged out the Craven League side with 34-1. Alwoodley won more comfortably against Steeton who tallied 24-5 in response to the guests' 47-4. The Final was to be an amazing match between Settle and Alwoodley, who had won their earlier group encounter. Alwoodley posted 51-3 and Settle matched it with 51-2 in a scintillating tied match that was decided by a bowl-out which supplied Alwoodley with their second trophy of the day.

The under-9 section playing on the Rugby field, aka Trent Bridge and Edgbaston ovals. Two boys teams from each group would also play against Skipton Girls, as first introduction to 6-aside cricket for the new Girls' league leaders. At Trent Bridge the Skipton boys proved top dogs winning all for of their matches against debutants Bingley Congs and Barnoldswick along with Earby and Cullingworth, to go directly into the 3-team round-robin final alongside the fast-tracked girls. The Edgbaston group produced four wins for Crossflatts who topped the pile ahead of Settle, Oakworth & Cullingworth, each of whom had 2-2 records. In the round robin the girls lost both matches but performed well losing by just 7 runs to their boys team and by 15 runs to Crossflatts. The decider was won by Skipton who contained a strong Crossflatts team to 25-5 and made 27-2 to take the Cup

UAJCA is as always extremely grateful to Skipton CC and its hard-working team of volunteers, and who this year brought in their sponsors Keelham Farm with free fruit for all the participants. The principal sponsor Black Rat Cricket remain one of our valued supporters who now sell cricket equipment and clothing on line.

Back in 2016 Lewis Brown [Oakworth] led out the UAJCA under-11s team [left] at Scotton CC against North Yorkshire in our first ever Yorkshire Festival Final. It was a very proud day for UAJCA. That day North Yorkshire proved too strong for our boys but nevertheless it was a great day for the Association.

Now six years on its the turn of Sam Stoneman [Sutton] to lead out the line-up to take on the York District at Southowram CC on Sunday 19th June [11:00am], after a stunning victory in the semi-final against East Yorkshire.

We wish Sam and the boys [above] and indeed their mentors and managers Mark Stoneman and Tony Fordham all the best. Its a huge honour for them all and perhaps this time we may be the winners. Good luck to the 2022 squad, go well.

Its unfortunate the Yorkshire Festival Final has clashed with the UAJCA Festival but UAJCA is sure the under-13s will be in everyone's thoughts at Sandylands. Hopefully the match will be scored electronically so that we an all keep abreast of their progress. Skipper Sam Stoneman and the boys have done remarkably well in reaching the Final, a first for UAJCA since 2016. To managers Mark and Tony we wish them well and irrespective of the outcome against York in the Final their reputation is now legendary. So come boys do us all proud an bring back that trophy from Southowram!!

Skipton Cricket Club is pleased to host the Upper Airedale Junior Cricket Association (UAJCA) Junior Cricket Festival on Sunday 19th June from 9am to 5pm sponsored by Black Rat Cricket.

Come on down to enjoy local teams at u-13, u-11 and under-9 as they compete to take part in the three age-group finals. The day will see over 50 matches of exciting, fast and furious, non-stop 6-aside cricket. The event will embrace plenty of refreshment opportunities and the bar open for the expected 500+ attendance. Everyone is welcome to what has become known as the Cricket Picnic so everyone can have a great day watching the young cricketers go through their paces. We do hope you enjoy the festival and here are some more details to help you get the most from the day.

THE CRICKET

Skipton CC have put significant effort into preparing six playing pitches all at the Sandylands Sports fields with the help of Skipton Church Institute CC. Each of the six grounds have been named after a famous Test Match venue namely, Lords, The Oval, Trent Bridge, Edgbaston, Headingley and Old Trafford.

Under-13s: Steeton, Earby, Skipton, Oakworth, Oxenhope, Sutton, Alwoodley, Crossflatts, Haworth, Haworth ‘B’

Under-11s: Skipton, Settle, Earby, Steeton, Embsay, U Wharfedale, Oakworth, Crossflatts, Barnoldswick, Alwoodley

Under-9s: Skipton, Oakworth, Skipton Girls, Haworth, Earby, Barnoldswick, Cullingworth A & B, Bingley Congs, Crossflatts, Settle

CAR PARKING

There is plenty of off street parking available at a minimal cost of £2 per car with our band of volunteers directing cars onto the adjoining football field.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be plenty on offer for players, coaches, parents and spectators. The Club will have 2 main areas serving refreshments from the Clubhouse and the BBQ on the opposite side of the ground by the entrance to the North Yorkshire Playing Fields.

There is an array of food of drink all very sensibly priced.

Tea and Coffee will be available on arrival along with

Bacon butties, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fish Finger Buns. 

These can all be washed down with cans of pop  and as it is Fathers Day we haven’t forgotten the dads with a selection of beers including Hetton Pale Ale on hand pump.

There will also be a Tuck Shop serving a wide selection of sweets. 

Card Payments are available in the Clubhouse.

There will be a stall near the main scoreboard where you will find a wide selection of the latest cricket gear available to purchase from Black Rat Cricket.

TOILETS

These are available in the Clubhouse.
 

LITTER

There will be various litter points and may we ask you to respect the ground and our neighbouring sports clubs by disposing of your litter responsibly. 
 

HELP AVAILABLE

To help you get the most from the day, there will be a band of volunteers from the Club to answer any questions or provide assistance
 

THANK YOU

A great deal of work has gone into organising the day and a special thank you to the UAJCA League Executive and the band of local volunteers from the Club.
 

Come on down and have a wonderful day

On the  same afternoon Mark & Chris' under-10 charges will take on Nidderdale at Crossflatts CC in the K Dental Cup 1st round. The boys will be seeking to progress from a 30-run defeat to Huddersfield last month. The team 1s: Jack Godden [Oakworth, Capt], Ralph Bell [Crossflatts], Betsy Caton [Settle], Sam Charmbury [Oakworth], Joe Hodgson [Settle], Harry Newhouse [Skipton], John North [Settle], Seb Oliver [Skipton], Muhammed Rizwan [Crossflatts],  Alfred Walker [Settle], Max Wareing [Haworth].

With UAJCA team spirit soaring, the hopes were high on reaching a first Final since 2016. The YJCF semi-final got underway at Pocklington CC, with the boys fresh in the knowledge and boosted by news that skipper Sam Stoneman [left] had been called up from the Regional squad into the County squad.

The combination of bowler Subhaan Ali and Thomas Mountain behind the stumps produced 3 wickets as Subhaan stole the bowling honours with 4-6 in 34 balls. Bowling mates Sam Stoneman [2-12] and Mo Hassan [2-14] also shone with Zar Ali picking up 1-15 to add to a smart run out for Armaan Mahmood. East Yorkshire had crumpled to 50 all out in just 21.4 overs. The EY bowlers would have to at least match our bowling performance to prevent us reaching the Final, and true to the game's history Archie Brooksbank was caught first ball of our innings. Hassan and Armaan picked up cautiously and progressed to 17-2 when Armaan [3] was adjudged lbw.  Hassan and Subhaan continued to accumulate until Hassan was bowled for 14 at 44-3. 7 needed to win. Captain Sam joined Subhaan who completed his man-of-the-semi performance with 22no and we were in the FINAL on 54-3.

It has been  a marvellous programme fro UAJCA and the players have done us proud irrespective of how we fare in the Final. UAJCA must thank our two team managers Mark and Tony for their guidance and commitment. Well done for everyone!

Key to the Oakworth batting has been the form of opener Jacob Stephens who has remained unbeaten with four consecutive fifties [203 runs]. For leaders GHC Subhaan Ahmed [an Oakworth junior] leads the batting with 78 runs. Finlay Walker leads the Skipton batsmen with 115 runs. George Elrick is top man at Sutton with 79 runs with Harrison Brierley &  Lewis Verdeyen of Oxenhope each on 53 runs. Oakworth also have the leading wicket taker in leggie Charlie Raby on 10 just ahead of Skipton's Adam Harding on 9. Ifzan Shafique and Razi Raiz with five each are top attackers for GHC with Jack Whittaker also on 5 for Sutton. Lewis Verdeyen has 3 wickts for Oxenhope.

The First round of the John Hindle Memorial Cup for under-13s unfolds on Monday evening [16th May]. Holders Great Horton Church CC will host Oakworth whilst Steeton face Earby, Settle will entertain Bradley and Skipton will take on Crossflatts.  

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Deadline to complete the online booking form is Wednesday 25^th May. A confirmation e-mail will be sent inc further details of date, time and venue. This will be sent by Friday 27^th May.

If you have any problems relating to any of the above or queries please contact your Regional Cricket Convener below.

East & Central - Andrew Inns, a.inns@yorkshirecb.com or 07790-243703

North - John Green, johngreen108@btopenworld.com or 07914-693116

South - Chris Marples, chris.marps@icloud.com or 07720-656521

West - Mark Harrison, m.harrison@yorkshirecb.com or 07917-225848

Should the weather prove inclement [not likely] the reserve date is Monday 16th May.

UAJCA u15s asserted themselves at sunny Sowerby Bridge CI CC with an emphatic victory against the Halifax Junior League. Chasing a 151-7 score, UAJCA batsmen excelled smashing their way to the win with over 11 overs to spare. Leading the batsmen were Aaron MacRae [Skipton] 56 ret, skipper Mustapha Hussain [GHC] 34 and Jack Caton [Settle] 24. The batsmen built on excellent work from bowlers Aaron 2-13 and Nathan Joseph [Steeton] 2-17. For Halifax Louis Judd 54 and Dan Jones 47 gave them a good total but the Halifax bowling toiled.

UAJCA is now advised by Denholme CC that due to parental non-commital to our programme, the Denholme under-9s team have withdrawn from the Association' softball development programme for 2022. Replacement fixtures have been scheduled.

Good luck to all our clubs and teams enjoy the cricket, enjoy the summer!

Our batting reply was led by Oakworth 18 years-old Bradley Powell with 58 and Oakworth team mate Akeel Umar with 38. The winning runs came off an inside edge from skipper Ollie Bishop with almost 4 overs in hand.

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On 1st April, the government’s guidance on COVID-19 measures for grassroots sport participants and providers was lifted. To align with this policy change, ECB has also removed any cricket specific guidance relating to COVID-19. As such, clubs and leagues will no longer be required to follow any protocols aside from the single piece of public health guidance issued by UK Health Security Agency.

This good news means we have the green light to return to business as usual for the 2022 season. However, we continue to encourage players and coaches to be responsible and considerate to others. Click here for more information.

You may also wish to early adopt MCC’s new Law 41.3 - No saliva to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

The squad will be Lucas Keslinke [Capt, w/k], Oliver Bishop, Max Seddon, Jake Keslinke, Charlie Raby, Jake Holroyd, Hammad Hussain, Akeel Umar, Richard Bradley,  Subhaan Ahmed & Bradley Powell

The only section without a sponsor is the Softball Development Programme. If you know of any local business that might be interested in supporting our most rapidly growing recruitment group, please let the Secretary know.

To see the full list of fixtures go to the Girls Page [Menu above] or to the Results & Tables on the Menu

The matches will be an 8-aside Pairs format of 16 overs per team with a 5-run penalty for each wicket lost. Lbw dismissals will not be allowed but there will be bonus pints for scoring 50 runs and/or taking 5 wickets. In addition to the Home and Away league fixtures a 4-team mini-tournament will be held at one of the grounds as a competition for the Girls Festival Cup. This will likely be on Sunday 21st August

One week later on Sunday 10th July the under-11s Final [10:00am] and the under-15s Final [2:00pm] will unfold at Skipton CC

That there are lots of youngsters in the district wishing to take up Cricket is not in doubt and UAJCA clubs have responded superbly to the challenge of maintaining their teams with volunteers. UAJCA is well set to forge ahead and build yet further in the coming years.

The 2nd season of u12s Cup competition sees Upper Airedale grouped with Bradford, Heavy Woollen and Huddersfield in a tough Group A for a revamped competition in 2022. Matches will be 35-0vers aside and all 3 matches to be completed by mid-July.

The intention is that two groups will play 3 fixtures with the top two qualifying for semi-finals and a final in August.

The Group B includes Scarborough, Nidderdale, Wetherby-Leeds and Aire-Wharfe.

The first player registrations of 2022 have been approved today 14th February for four youngsters from Crossflatts CC. With two new clubs and 13 new teams UAJCA is expecting a pre-season rush of player registrations from its 20 clubs. The current database holds 1,110 player registrations although some will no doubt be shed pre-season. Nevertheless the immediate future promises a much healthier position than at any time in the last 10 years.

County proposals to rationalise when 2022 Yorkshire Festival fixtures are played to fit in with County trials, etc have been accepted and the u13 & u15 Festivals will now be played during Spring Bank week [except Finals].

UAJCA returned to the fabulous Malham Suite at the Rendezvous Hotel in Skipton after a 1-year absence due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations. This time in order to minimise risks of infection the awards presentation was split into five separate age-related phases to reduce the numbers of attendees in the room at any one time.

For 2021 we were honoured with guests: Mr Mark Arthur from Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Rachael Slater a young professional with the Northern Diamonds which is based at Headingly.

The officials led the thanks for UAJCA principal Partners

and all the competition sponsors CartaSport, Brook Taverner, Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, The Keighley Cup Committee, Black Rat Cricket, and of course the Rendezvous Hotel for continued invaluable support over many years. In addition Dobson & Robinson [Ilkley] and M C Sports [Skipton] generously support UAJCA Representative Teams with kit discounts. UAJCA is also grateful to photographer Neil Bishop for the photography Rendezvous Awards [a few early movements have produced blurring].

The long-awaited Barritt-Stephenson Cup Final was finally played at The Flatt, Oxenhope CC on Sunday 5th September. Skipton won the toss and elected to field. The early wicket of Syed Hussain by Aniq Tabassum was a great start for the Aire-Wharfe boys but then no 3 Mohammed Taha Iftikhar joined Hashim Khokhar in a great stand to bring the Bradford boys back into contention. Mohammed retired with 25 to his name whilst Hashim [22] was eventually caught off the bowling of 10th bowler Ed Swallow who also bowled Subhaan Ghaffar [8] in his one over. The GHC total reached 87-3 to leave the match potentially evenly-poised. All the Skipton bowlers stuck at their task admirably.

Skipton openers Tom McCormick and Blake Aldersley really knuckled down and their opening stand of 32 gave them great heart. Blake was bowled by Ayaan Munawar for 19 whilst Tom was a victim for Simrah Ahmed for 10. But 16 fielding extras and Aniq Tabassum kept Skipton well in the limelight and his 25 retirement set up a likely win. But the overs were running out and when Skipton reached 84-5 only 4 runs were needed for a North Conference victory. But the pressure told and wickets for Mohammed Zain Khan, Ayaan Ahsan and Hashim Khokhar were followed by run outs for Harris Taylor and Thomas Peart to confound the Skipton charge at 86-8. GHC had claimed a remarkable win by the narrowest of margins on the last ball of the match. It was GHC fourth win in consecutive seasons. Congratulations to Zaffran and his team. But the winning accolades also go to the game itself which proved a superb advert for local junior cricket. Well done to all that took part. The joint Players of teh Match were adjudged as Mohammed Taha [GHC] and Aniq Tabassum [Skipton] who almost snatched the result with his fine batting.

Former UAJCA young cricketer Will Luxton reflected on his excellent debut 68 after rain prevented Yorkshire and Northamptonshire from pursuing a Royal London Cup victory at Scarborough.

18-year-old batsman Luxton came into Yorkshire’s team for his first-team debut and brilliantly led a recovery from 69-6 to 222 all out.The Bradford Grammar School educated right-hander was watched by his parents amongst other family and hit five fours and two sixes down the ground in an 85-ball knock which ended with a standing ovation from large parts of the 2,169 crowd.

Yorkshire’s Academy captain shared recovering half-century partnerships with Matthew Waite and Mat Pillans and said: “It was a pretty good feeling to be out there.  “The crowd was class and all my team-mates were behind me. “It gives me that confidence that I can do it in the next few games.”

In 16 games across all cricket, including this game and two Yorkshire friendlies against Durham at Emerald Headingley in March, Luxton has scored 513 runs with a century and three fifties.

“I’ve been going alright in the Academy this year,” he said. “I haven’t played much second team, but it’s been good.”

The Northants chase was aborted at 2-0 after five balls, with no play beyond 3.05pm. A restart was pencilled in for 5.50pm when the visitors would have required 71 more from 9.1 overs to complete the minimum 10 overs to constitute a game. But a wet outfield prevented that.

“We said it was a tricky pitch and it did a bit,” added Luxton. “Our start wasn’t great, but we’ve got a decent bowling attack. So why couldn’t we have defended 223? “If we struggled with our batting, so could they. “We were always confident, but we just needed to get off to that good start. Unfortunately we weren’t able to do it.”

The Championship Play-Off with the North Conference winners is scheduled for Friday 23rd July at either of the team grounds. The North Conference is as yet unresolved with Skipton and Settle in contention.  Skipton have one remaining fixture away at Sutton whilst Settle must play U Wharfedale [Away] and Embsay [Home].

At Grassington on 4th July an early wicket for Skipton u13s by Aniq Tabassum was a good start to the Hindle Cup Final. But the GHC batsmen gradually turned up the heat with Ibrahim Khan and Eshaan Lohdi both retiring at better than a run per ball.  As the GHC total mounted, the Skipton fielding became more ragged and later batsmen Abdullah Hussain, Subhaan Ali and Armaan Mahmood really pressed the accelerator and GHC tally propelled to 221-4 after 29 overs when lightning brought the players from the field.  GHC declared their innings and the two managers consulted to complete the match the following Sunday at Skipton CC.

Sadly for the North Conference winners their innings subdued meekly with only former County opener Joe Birks resisting on 19before bowled by Subhaan Ali. Their total reached just 57 in the 13th over when the curtain finally fell granting GHC a 164 run margin. Subhaan Ali returned 4-5 from 21 balls backed by Noah Thirkill with 3-5 from 18.  So GHC retained the Hindle Cup in grand style for a further 12 months.

Yet more honours for UAJCA with the selection of Sutton's Sam Stoneman for the County under-12s. Well done Sam... keep up with the pressure and fly the flag

Oakworth under-18s faced Skipton in the T20 competition for the u-18 Championship at Wide Lane and batted first. Half-centuries for Ellis Marshall [28 balls] and Lucas Keslinke [25 balls] were the pace-setters but the back up from James Powell 41 [20 balls], Bilaal Khan 33 [26 balls] and Bradley Powell 25 [11 balls] propelled their score to 238-5 to eclipse the previous UAJCA u-17/18 record set in 2009 by Sutton's Championship team against Haworth. Skipton gamely pursued but expired at 110-9 [Capt Ben Southern 27 no]

Great Horton Church player and skipper of UAJCA Hamza Saeed has at last been recognised for his efforts and has been selected for the County under-14s squad. Well done Hamza, great work.

Oakworth CC' Joe Powell has made it through the Regional Cricket selection process into the County under-11s squad.

 Joe, who plays for North Yorkshire will be hoping to follow other UAJCA players and make his presence felt and gain a long term position for the County. The really hard work starts now!

Superbly well done Joe. Congratulations

Under-10s report to follow.....

Alex Hall [Earby], Archie Brooksbank [Crossflatts], Armaan Mahmood [GHC], Ben Jolly [Earby], Charlie Price [Skipton], Eddie Fordham [Oxenhope], Freddie Ward [Earby], Noah Kennedy [Skipton], Ryan Lee [Skipton], Sam Stoneman [Sutton], Thomas Mountain [Embsay], Sam Walker [Settle], Mohammed Hassan Khan GHC] and Tobias O’Shaughnessy [Crossflatts].

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Former Skipton junior James Mukherjee [photo courtesy John Heald] returned a tidy 0-21 from 8 overs as the Durham batsmen made hay.