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MAASAI CRICKET WARRIORS TOUR 2018 SUMMARY
By John Gordon
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As part of their tour to Nottingham the Maasai Warriors
were scheduled to play 5 cricket matches. The first game
was against Notts and Arnold Amateur Cricket Club at
Goosedale Sports Ground, Bestwood Village. After some
heavy rain showers the game was shortened to a 15 over
a side game played on an artificial wicket. The NAACC side
scored 150 runs for 6 wickets and bowled the Warriors
out for 74. Conditions were very wet and slippery much
removed from the conditions that the Warriors were used
to but at least it was an opportunity to get much needed
practice and a welcome to English conditions. A number
of club members came along to watch and to share a
drink and some pasta bolognaise with the cricketers.
The second game was due to take place on the 26th
September against Attenborough cricket club. Again, the
weather gods were unkind, and it rained all afternoon
meaning no cricket could take place. Attenborough CC
had hired a marquee and a brass band who played on
despite the inclement weather.
The third game took place on the 27th August against
Cavaliers & Carrington cricket club. The weather was much
improved, and a big crowd turned out to support. The
game ended in a comfortable victory for the home side.
The fourth game was against the Duchess of Rutland XI
at Belvoir cricket club. Darren Bicknell, captain of the
Duchess & Rutland XI won the toss and elected to bat first.
They scored 142 runs from their 20 overs and although the
Maasai Warriors were much improved they never quite
kept up with the rate falling short by 16 runs. This game
attracted extensive support from the local community
and media with a feature on East Midlands Today and a lot
of publicity in the local and national press. After the game
the Warriors & invited guests were treated to a formal
dinner in and tour of Belvoir Castle hosted by the Duke
of Rutland.
Finally, the Warriors attended a community cricket day on
the Victoria Embankment. Alongside the Warrior game
certain different varieties of cricket were demonstrated
including walking cricket, All stars cricket and Tape ball.
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