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Maidenhead
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CRICKET CLUB
M
aidenhead and Bray
CC is a terrific of a
club that is playing
an important role in their local
community by providing people with
an opportunity to enjoy the game of
cricket. We caught up with a number of
key figures at the club to find out more
about the good work that they’ve been
doing lately.
CC: How would you say the start to the
season has gone?
Brett Van Niekerk, 1st XI captain,
“It has been a mixed first half of the
season, with the second XI well-set for a
promotion push from Division 5A of the
Thames Valley Cricket League in second
place. The first XI has recovered from a
slow start and is gaining momentum
in Division 2A, sitting in mid-table
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currently, while the 3rd XI is looking to
claw its way out of the bottom two in
Division 7A.”
CC: What are your plans for the rest of
2015?
Brett, “This season’s priorities are
to continue to make sure each side
builds on their respective starts. As
more players become available for
selection with unviersity and school
commitments finished, we are hopeful
of even stronger showings in the last
nine games than in the first. For the 1st
team that will mean climbing up the
table with an eye on a top three finish,
the second XI is definitely shooting for
top spot and our 3rds certainly have
the ability to finish mid-table or even
higher.”
CC: How’s the general mood down at
the club at the moment?
Brett, “It is a good time to be at
Maidenhead and Bray Cricket Club.
The atmosphere is really positive
and encouraging, particularly for
new players and youngsters who are
beginning to make their mark in senior
cricket.
We always have good team spirit
throughout the club and enjoy the
social side of the game as well. We
have welcomed James Billington, an
Australian batsman from touring side
The Crusaders, into our ranks this
year and we are looking forward to
an improving second half of the 2015
season.”
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