There’s nothing in cricket like a fast bowler in full flight. Genuine pace is rare, and extracting help from a docile wicket can feel like pulling teeth. But when a ball flies at road-illegal speeds, the crowd can’t help but pay attention.
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Peel Valley bush cricket goes from strength to strength
Not every idea found at the bottom of a schooner is a good one, but this one sure was.
Posted inCricket, Local profiles, Sport, Tamworth
Frankie Cripps on top down under
Frankie Cripps, 18, is everything North Tamworth Cricket Club heard he would be, and then some.
Posted inCricket, Sport, Tamworth
Young gun taking life one ball at a time
Young cricketer from Carinya, Sam Davis, is proving he is one to watch on the pitch eyeing off Bradman Cup selections.
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Mackillop takes out NSWPSSA Primary Cricket Boys Championship
Mackillop has broken the recent stranglehold held by Combined Independent Schools to claim the NSWPSSA Primary Cricket Boys Championship which concluded in Armidale on Friday.
Posted inArmidale, Cricket, Sport
NSWPSSA Boys cricket title to be decided in Armidale today
Combined Independent Schools (C.I.S.) and Mackillop will compete today for the NSWPSSA Boys cricket title after an exciting day of cricket around Armidale on Thursday.
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NSWPSSA Primary Cricket Boys Championship kicks off in Armidale
Almost every cricket pitch in town is being put to work this week with Armidale staging the 2024 NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Primary Cricket Boys Championship through until Friday.
Posted inCricket, Gunnedah, Sport, Tamworth
Tamworth cricket competition expands
Tamworth District Cricket Association have confirmed that the competition will expand in 24/25 to include Gunnedah as a stand alone club.
Posted inCricket, NSW Politics, Sport
MP questions cutting bush programs while funding NSW cricket side
Adam Marshall has criticised Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty on the decision to sponsor the NSW Blues cricket team while cutting millions from regional grant programs.