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Matthew Hargraves Picture: Astley Bridge CC

Hargraves hopes remarkable win is turning point for Astley Bridge
Astley Bridge captain Matthew Hargraves hailed the batting heroics of Rick Northrop and Haaris Akhtar for contributing to one of his best ever wins in cricket.

James Evans, Lostock CC Spitfires captain , with the NWCL T20 Birtwistle Cup Picture: Harry McGuire

Captain hails Lostock legends in T20 Cup glory
Captain James Evans heaped praise on two Lostock legends after they played a key role in helping the club secure Anthony Axford North West Cricket League T20 glory on Sunday.

Matthew Readey, right, Blackrod CC bowler, celebrates one of his four wickets in the top of the table clash against Padiham Picture: Harry McGuire

League strugglers Bridge the gap to seal superb win
THE Premiership’s bottom side Astley Bridge secured one of the most remarkable wins in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s short history as they chased 209 to beat Eagley by two wickets.

Skipper Ross Sutton batting. Picture by Farnworth CC

Sutton targeting a top-four spot for improving Farnworth
Farnworth captain Ross Sutton believes the quality and competitiveness of the cricket in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League has increased this season.

The pitch is prepared for T20 Finals Day this weekend. Picture courtesy of Lostock CC

Lostock hope home advantage can help break T20 losing run
Lostock have been there and done it before when it comes to T20 Finals Days - but this Sunday they are hoping to finally get over the line and buy the T-shirt!

Salesbury pro, Garnett Tarr, who top-scored with 72 not out, is watched by Kearsley wicketkeeper, Regan May. Picture by Harry McGuire

Leaders Blackrod win to cement place at top of the table
The Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership title race was sent into overdrive during an action-packed Saturday which saw leaders Blackrod win, champions Little Lever lose and Padiham and Salesbury both confirm their status as serious contenders.

Championship player of the month for June, Jake Hargreaves. Picture courtesy of Baxenden CC

Investment now paying off for improved ‘Bash’
The progress of Baxenden’s first team from last season to this in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League just scratches the surface of much wider development down at Back Lane.

Eagley batsman, Jonathan Birchall, is watched closely by Ribblesdale keeper, Steve Tandy. Picture by Harry McGuire

Blackrod regain initiative as Salesbury beat champs
Salesbury beat champions Little Lever on Saturday as rapid-fire winners Blackrod regained the initiative in a fascinating Premiership title race in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.

Farnworth Social Circle's Jameel Stuart is helping nurture the next generation at the club as well as still starring with bat and ball on the field

Stuart’s impact on and off field helping youngsters
Jameel Stuart’s brilliant 161 in victory over Kearsley on Sunday may have been the obvious feature of a winning weekend for Farnworth Social Circle - but there were two other significant achievements which will have flown under the radar.

Tonge overseas amateur, Justin Gilliland, batting watched by Blackrod wicketkeeper, Jacob Stevenson. Picture by Harry McGuire

Blackrod’s slip hands the initiative to Little Lever
Tonge inflicted a first defeat of the season on Anthony Axford North West Cricket League high-flyers Blackrod on Sunday to hand the initiative in the Premiership title race to champions Little Lever.