Cricket  Reports (1961) - results to be added

2ND XI

By Mr. T. D. Plenderleith

Played 9, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 5

A satisfactory start to the season was overshadowed to some extent by defeat in the last four matches of the  season. The outstanding batting came from Bird with his fifty-one not out against Christ's College, Finchley. Generally the middle order batsmen failed to make many runs although Syms produced some very lively batting and bowling and Gower was very reliable behind the stumps.

T.D.P.

3RD XI (COLTS)

By Mr. W. J. Thomas

Played 6, Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 2, Abandoned 1

Lack of determination was the predominating factor that caused a rather mediocre performance from the third eleven this season. Sheppard, however, deserves special mention for his forceful batting and accurate bowling.

W.J.T.

JUNIOR XI

By Mr. A. J. Tisdall

Played 9, Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 5

Despite a number of crushing defeats during the season the Junior Eleven deserves commendation for its indomitable spirit and keenness. Unfortunately the team never really settled down. The batting alternated between the recklessly aggressive and the stolidly defensive, but rarely did the batsmen play themselves in circumspectly and then proceed to attack their opponents' bowling systematically.

Generally speaking, the bowling, too, lacked consistency in length and direction. Froggatt, who ably captained the team throughout the season, was the most successful bowler. He bowled for long spells with untiring accuracy and in 81.4 overs, 29 of which were maidens, he took 25 wickets for 129 runs.

A.J.T.

UNDER 13 XI

Played 8, Won 5, Drawn 2, Lost 1

This was a fairly satisfactory season. The batting was shaky at times, but quite good on the whole. The bowling was steady throughout but might have been more successful if backed up by better fielding. The batting improved as the season progressed but the tendency to move away from the ball has not yet been eradicated. There was a marked improvement in running between the wickets which led to a more positive approach. The bowling was steady and varied but fielding still needs more anticipation. On the whole, however, the side was quite successful.

UNDER 12 XI

By Mr. C. M. Johns

Played 4, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 0

This was a very successful season, with notable contributions from Haddock and Cassidy in batting, and from Lindon in bowling. The general demeanour and attitude of the whole team was good; the fielding was keen but the throwing could have been improved.

C.M.J.