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| CRICKET WEEK - GUIDE AND OPPONENTS |
The following is a guide to cricket week that we hope will prove useful to players and non players old and new. Cricket week at Cockfosters is one of the oldest surviving cricket weeks in the area. It is a great week of competitive but friendly cricket and also a great source of revenue for the club. Games on each day begin at 11.30am and players need to arrive at the club no later than 10.30am. There is a sit down lunch provided each day, thanks to a dedicated staff in the kitchen.
Cricket week is a tradition well worth being part of – come ready to enjoy good cricket and a great social atmosphere. Bring full wallets and be ready to spend big.MONDAY - PRESIDENT'S DAY
President’s day is the opening event
of cricket week. It is the most formal day of the five and players are
asked to turn up for the game wearing a tie. Traditionally dress in the
evening is smarter than usual.
The President chooses an invitation XI often made up of old players as well as prominent players from local clubs.
TUESDAY - MALCONTENTS
Malcontents are a local touring side.
This is a regular Tuesday fixture for Cricket Week and is now a hotly
fought contest for the “Medway Ashes” – all that remain of the once
infamous hat worn by Ian Medway.
WEDNESDAY - DUNCAN ELDER'S XI
Duncan Elder brings an invitation XI to day three of cricket week. Duncan is an MCC member and is a long standing friend of the club. Now a player at North Mymms, Duncan was a long time player at Winchmore Hill. Duncan always brings an excellent side and has often been the thorn in Cockfosters side himself.
THURSDAY - BOB COLE'S XI
Bob Cole is a former President of Southgate cricket club. He brings an invitation XI on the penultimate day of the week. Look out this can be one of the toughest games of the week.
FRIDAY - ROVING REPORTERS
Roving Reporters are the traditional
end of the week fixture. They are a local touring side and provide a good
end to the week. Friday is traditionally a big day at the club with a good
crowd of spectators and is a great day to get the family along. What
better time to finish work early!
