Cricket

FIFER: Blackrod bowler Tony Tipping shone against Farnworth Social Circle

Leading trio stay in front after unbeaten starts
THE top three clubs in the Bolton League Second XI competition all maintained their unbeaten records as each enjoyed hard-fought wins.

JOINING IN: One of several groups of Lostock Cricket Club youngsters who participated in the newly-launched All Stars scheme

Future is looking bright for Lostock CC

JOY: Tonge’s Dave Bath celebrates his fourth wicket against Eagley on Saturday. Picture by Harry McGuire

Stuart’s big knock helps Circle stay clear at the top

FORM: Farnworth seconds' Victor Walcott took two wickets for the early pacesetters

Farnworth make it three from three in the league

ALL-ROUND STAR: Bolton’s England batsman Haseeb Hameed in action for Rishton. Picture: www.kipax.com

From England to Rishton for Hameed

COLUMN: Karen Knott

UMPIRES' COLUMN: LBW often disputed

STAR MAN: Westhoughton’s Kamran Younas on his way to an unbeaten quickfire 40 runs against Kearsley. Picture by Harry McGuire

Westhoughton on the march thanks to Younis

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Rhinos batsman Lucas Ashworth and William Ashworth, his Sharks wicketkeeper brother, during the final of the BCL 100s at Westhoughton CC. Picture by Harry McGuire

Westhoughton’s good start continues with win

COLUMN: Karen Knott

UMPIRE'S COLUMN: Lots to do pre-match for officials

FINE KNOCK: Atherton’s overseas amateur Rhys Webb hit an unbeaten half century. Picture by Harry McGuire

Younis hits big scores in Howfeners win double

COLUMN: Karen Knott

Karen Knott’s view from the middle

LINE-UP: The Bolton League Invitational XI who took on Horwich on Good Friday

Horwich victorious against a League Select XI

Accrington boss John Coleman anticipating

Accrington boss John Coleman anticipating "tough game" against Wanderers

SEMI HEARTACHE: The Horwich RMI CC indoor cricket team

Horwich lose out in ECB Cup last four

LORDS BOUND: The victorious Horwich RMI CC team. Picture courtesy of Stuart Leigh

Horwich indoor kings heading to Lords

FINE KNOCK: Josh Little scored well for Horwich RMI

A Berry good day for Horwich RMI

Tributes to legendary West Indies cricketer Sonny Ramadhin who played for Bolton clubs

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NEW DEAL: Josh Bohannon is extending is stay at Lancashire

Bohannon extends his stay with Red Rose

HANDOVER: Martin Axford, left, from sponsors Axfords Timber presents the BCL Axfords Indoor Cricket Trophy to Horwich captain Tom Billington. Picture by Harry McGuire

Horwich reign supreme as they retain trophy

VICTORY: The Astley Bridge CC side. Picture by Harry McGuire

Holders into semis after biggest score of Trophy

HOLDERS: The Horwich RMI team got the defence of their Indoor title off to a winning start

Gregory's all-round display fires Kearsley into Round Two

TOP SCORE: Westhoughton’s Matthew Morris hit 41 not out

Winning start for two Farnworth sides

STAYING PUT: Bolton's Matt Parkinson

Bolton leg spinner Parkinson extends Lancashire contract

An artist's impression of the new cricket ground proposed by Lancashire at Farington

Lancashire announce plans to build new cricket ground in county

Deane & Derby’s Umar Farooq Patel, U/18s league batting winner and Oliver Tuck, right, Eagley CC, bowling prize. Picture by Harry McGuire

Bolton Cricket League Juniors collect their awards

TALENT: Chief guest Bernard Reidy, former Lancashire County CC, presents the BCL ‘Most Promising Young Player U16’ to Harvey Seigne, of Eagley CC. Picture by Harry McGuire

Bolton Cricket League awards night gallery

(Left) Josh Bohannon and Matt Parkinson

Bolton pair picked to tour Australia with the England Lions

CHAMPIONS: Horwich RMI with the BCL 1st XI Premiership champions trophy Pictures: Harry McGuire

Bolton Cricket League: Wait is over as Horwich finally win the title again

England's Haseeb Hameed bats during day one of the cinch Third Test match at the Emerald Headingley, Leeds. Picture date: Wednesday August 25, 2021.

'Special place in my heart': Bolton's Haseeb Hameed looking forward to Old Trafford return with England

(Left) Josh Bohannon and Matt Parkinson

'Hell of a player': Lancashire head coach full of praise for Bolton pair

Josh Bohannon (Image: Lancashire Cricket Twitter)

‘Massive ambition’: Bolton-batsman Josh Bohannon dreams of England call up after fine Lancashire century

Horwich captain Brett Pelser. Picture: Harry McGuire

ROUND-UP: Change at top of Bolton Cricket League table

Westhoughton pose for the camera after their Hamer Cup triumph. Picture: Harry McGuire

Captain's innings as Westhoughton see off Horwich to win Hamer Cup

OUT: Heaton against Little Lever. But what year was it?

NOSTALGIA Bolton cricket teams throughout time, but do you recognise anyone?

England's Haseeb Hameed in the field during day one of the cinch Second Test match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Thursday August 12, 2021.

Bolton batsmen Haseeb Hameed promoted up the order for England after nightmare return last test

Haseeb Hameed, 24, in action for England today at Lords against India

England India test at Lord's: Bolton batsman Haseeb Hameed selected

Horwich’s Jack Berry celebrates the wicket of Astley Bridge’s Rick Northrop. Pictures: Harry McGuire

BOLTON LEAGUE: Horwich keep pace with Westhoughton at top

Marlon Welcome-Goodman helped leaders Westhoughton to victory. Pictures: Harry McGuire

BOLTON LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Westhoughton survive scare at top of the table

Matt Parkinson impressed when called into England action

'I love watching him': Shane Warne backs Matt Parkinson for England and Ashes success

Haseeb Hameed during an England nets session back in June

Haseeb Hameed backs up England call with century against India

England’s Matt Parkinson celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq

'You can get really, really down': Matt Parkinson reaping benefits of winter on sidelines with England

Little Hulton’s Moaaz Ajaz is grounded as Tonge’s Alex Rodzoch looks on. Pictures: Harry McGuire

BOLTON LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Westhoughton take over at top of the table

Horwich RMI pose with their trophy. Pictures: Harry McGuire

ROUND-UP: Horwich see off Lostock for T20 triumph

Matt Parkinson is back in the England squad

Bolton's Matt Parkinson gets England call to help cover Covid outbreak

JUST IN: Tonge batsman Shoyab Haji beats wicketkeeper Daniel Vincent to the line. Pictures: Harry McGuire

ROUND-UP: Leading four all win at top of Bolton Cricket League

Darcy Lever’s Hafeez Mohammad made 50 against Astley Bridge. Pictures: Harry McGuire

ROUND-UP: Farnworth Social Circle recover to stay top of Bolton League

Matt Parkinson in front of a new mural of him in Chorlton

Matt Parkinson ready to paint a new picture in The Hundred as he eyes further England honours

Tom Liversedge batting for Bradshaw CC against Westhoughton CC.

GMCL ROUND-UP: Edgworth and Bradshaw keep up pressure at top

Farnworth Social Circle v Atherton. Picture: Harry McGuire

ROUND-UP: Farnworth Social Circle go top as Hamer Cup final is set

Heaton's Joe Ball was in the runs in his side's victory

GMCL round-up: Edgworth jump above Bradshaw in table with victory

Little Hulton CCC v Kearsley CC. PIcture: Harry McGuire Tajamul Khan, Little Hulton CC bowler, celebrates taking one of his five wickets.

Bolton Cricket League round-up: Little Lever taste defeat for first time but stay top

Dane Hargreaves celebrates his half century for Little Lever. Picture: Harry McGuire

Bolton Cricket League round-up: Leaders Little Lever continue perfect start

Lancashire Cricket Club (Image: Trafford Council)

Major development plans at Lancashire Cricket Club set to take step forward