Thanks to Graeme for this update from Ventnor Cricket Club. Ed
The miserable weather meant no play was possible in any of Ventnor’s three league games on Saturday.
This Saturday Ventnor face Southern Electric Premier Division leaders South Wilts at Newclose on Saturday at 11.30am and hope to be boosted by the inclusion of Hampshire and England left arm spinner Danny Briggs.
The 21 year old is a key part of the Royals T20 line up, but with the quarter finals not taking place until later this month, Ventnor skipper Ian Hilsum will be hoping that Hampshire will agree to make him available for this important clash.
Jake George, the Ventnor-based Hampshire Academy opener, will definitely play for the Islanders to give the batting line up greater strength.
Hampshire’s T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is likely to be included in the South Wilts line up. The Aussie has caught the eye with some big hitting for the Royals and will be keen to meet the challenge of clearing the Newclose boundaries!
Second team captain Rob Snell takes a powerful line up to Burridge II in Hampshire League Division 2 while Ventnor’s third eleven take on Newport’s first team at Steephill in the Harwood’s Island League.
