12 Dec 2008

An enjoyable Presidents Presentation evening was held at the club. Photo's in the 2008 Gallery.

DCC Club Person of the Year - CAROL HUGHES
1st Team Player of the Year - STUART EUSTACE
1st Team Player's Player of the Year - ABDUL HAFEEZ
1st Team Performance of the Year - WAQAR MOHAMED (8-47)
1st Team less than Perfect Performance of the year - ROSS SIBLEY
2nd Team Player of the Year - STEVE HOOPER
3rd Team Player of the Year - TOM BARKER
4th Team Player of the Year - TONY HAWKESWOOD
Sun 1st Team Player of the Year - ANDY WING
Sun 2nd Team Player of the Year - JAMIE HUGHES
Sun 3rd Team Player of the Year - IMRAN ELLAHI
Ladies Player of the Year - JANE JAMES

15 Nov 2008
Some Club & League Averages posted.

8 Oct 2008
Max's Dad, Harold Ward has passed away in Solihull Hospital.

13 Sept 2008
Rain again means 2XI are abandoned, whilst 1XI turn up at Shrewsbury !

6 Sept 2008
Not a ball bowled !  But the 5 points mean DCC 1XI will retain their Div One place next season.

30 Aug 2008
Firsts drop into bottom 3 following a frustrating defeat at Cov &NW. Seconds beat Whitchurch. In their final games of season Thirds beat promoted Bearley, whilst Fourths lose but pick up enough points to raise themselves to the heady heights of "third from bottom" !!

25 Aug 2008
A good Bank Holiday against Wellington; Firsts a strong winning draw, and Seconds a 2 wkt win.

23 Aug 2008
Another mixed day at Dorridge ! Firsts have great win over Old Hill to ease relegation thoughts, Seconds lose, Thirds game is called off, and Fourths give promoted Bidford a good game !

22 Aug 2008
Photos of the Lashings game and 2008's tour are now in PHOTOGALLERY.

20 Aug 2008
Congratulations to Neil & Avie Clune on their new Grand Daughter -- and Joe & Naomi's Daughter -- Catherine Avie (7lb 2oz)

16 Aug 2008
Another rain effected day with Firsts abandoned; Seconds win in the rain; Thirds "lose" to Tanworth, who claim the game because DCC innocently fielded a non-qualifed player; Fourths lose.

9 Aug 2008
Completely blank day, with all games called off through rain.

4 Aug 2008
Congratulations to Tim Gibbs & Helen on birth of son, Harvey William (6lb ++)

2 Aug 2008
Firsts back on track with winning draw; Good wins for 2nds & 3rds, but 4ths lose.

31 July 2008
Congratulations to Jenks & Jo on birth of baby girl, Molly (7lb 12oz)

28 July 2008
19 days after being visited by Dorridge CC on their rain-effected tour, Weston Super Mare pier is burnt down. PICTURE.

27 July 2008
The Lords dream is over for Marshfield CC as they lost by just 2 runs to Welsh side Carew in front of a large crowd - many making the journey from Marshfield. Electing to bat first Carew made a below par 165 on what was a very good batting track. Tight bowling by all bowlers and keen fielding ensured Marshfield’s batsmen had to chase at just over 4 runs an over. In reply Marshfield started quite well before wickets fell at regular intervals. The run rate rose slightly but whilst Dave Jenkins was at the crease (47) there was always the chance. However, it was left to the final pair of Tom Crockett and Ben White who needed 39 off nine overs to win the match. Some good running and quick singles ensured Marshfield came very close. But when White was caught at mid off with just three runs needed to win, the game was up for Marshfield and the long journey home had to begin.

26 July 2008
Firsts lose badly at Harborne; but emphatic wins by 2nds, 3rds & 4ths.

19 July 2008
Wins by 9wkts, Thirds, and 8wkts, Fourths are the only bright spots. Firsts & Seconds both lose.

16 July 2008
The DCC v Lashings World XI was another hughly successful day topped by a great game. DCC losing out in a high scoring affair that saw Stuart Eustace (111) taking a ton off the World stars. Full details to follow, Scorecard above.

15 July 2008
DCC lose their Twenty20 game at Cov & NW, by 6 runs. A game, from all accounts, that should have been won.

13 July 2008
Congratulations to Marshfield CC (this years Tour HQ) on reaching Quarter Finals of NATIONAL VILLAGE KNOCKOUT, after beating Cumnor (Oxford Champs). They'll play Carew CC (Dyfed Champs) away on July 27.

12 July 2008
Another rainy Saturday in July sees the Firsts abandoned without bowling a ball, but the Seconds & Thirds win whilst the Fourths give the League leaders a run for their money (lose).

10 July 2008
DCC tourists return after their Camping expedition ! Won one, Lost one, 2 abandoned - rain. Full details / photos soon.

5 July 2008
. . .  and again the Fourths keep the Win-Flag flying. With rain everywhere Firsts & Thirds are abandoned and Seconds claim a winning draw.

28 June 2008
Remember the date; only DCC team to win -- the Fourths, their first of the season ! Draws for Firsts & Seconds, Thirds lose.

24 June 2008
DCC host Warwickshire CCC 2XI v Worcestershire CCC 2XI in 50 over Second XI Championship. On a warm day, a large crowd watched Warks win by 6 wkts.
Worcs 175 (J Manuel 75), Warks 176-4 (KJ Latouf 40, A Piolet 40*). Thanks to all those helping on the day.

22 June 2008
Wins for both Sunday sides.

21 June 2008
All games rain effected, Seconds & Thirds - No Game; Firsts get winning draw, Fourths lose !

18 June 2008
Great win by DCC in Bham League Twenty20 at Coleshill. Coleshill thump 158 off their 16 overs (rain delayed reduction), but Dorridge get home with an over to spare. Abdul (73) and Spike (40) add 106 for 1st wkt in 9 overs, then 21 from Baller & 19* from Elliott see Dorridge to 163-3.

14 June 2008
Wins by Firsts and Third's; losses by Second's and Fourths.

10 June 2008
Well done to the   FOUR   3rd/4th teamers  who managed to "net" on Tuesday evening !

7 June 2008
Another mixed bag, wins for second's and third's losses for firsts and fourth's.

26-31 May 2008
Apart from a Bank Holiday double by the Sat Firsts, the rest of the club performances are best forgotten !

24 May 2008
2 wins; Firsts by 4 wkts and Third's by 130 runs. 2 losses; Second's by 9 wkts and Fourths by 3 wkts.

18 May 2008
Dorridge lose 2nd round of National Knockout to Old Hill. DCC 204-6 (Hafeez 63, Rexworthy 36) Old Hill 205-4.

17 May 2008
Another day of mixed fortunes, Firsts abandoned, Seconds win by 104 runs, Thirds lose by 1 run & Fourths by 138 runs.

12 May 2008
The Old DCC Oak tree is felled following confirmation of disease and 'elf & safety issues. See Photo's in 2008 Gallery.

10 May 2008
Dorridge sides not yet into their stride, only the Thirds win, with Seconds drawing and Firsts & Fourths losing.

4 May 2008
Dorridge beat Lutterworth in first round of National COCKSPUR CUP, and will meet Old Hill on May 18th.

3 May 2008
First League games of the season bring 3 defeats for Dorridge sides. Only firsts with a winning draw have anything to be pleased about.

26 Apr 2008
The weather relents and we get 3 practice games completed, with all 3 sides winning. Highlights Stuart Eustace 66 & Dave Paul 7-25

11 Apr 2008
First task of New Chairman of Cricket is to confirm 2008 skippers as:
Sat 1: Abdul Hafeez
Sat 2: Sam Smith
Sat 3: Mike Perrin
Sat 4: Mike Timmins
Sun 1: Elliott Seal
Sun 2: Rob Collen
Sun 3: Kevin Conroy
First Selection Committee meeting: 8pm Mon April 21

2 Apr 2008
AGM finally takes place a week late following lack of Power following tree fall.
President Max Ward congratulates the club on a successful season with 2 of our sides gaining a promotion, a 3rd claiming a share of a Championship, and the Ladies side enjoying an excellent first season. He welcomed the merger with Hockley Heath and now called on the club to press forward to claim a Birmingham League Premier Division place.

In his last AGM as Chairman under the "old committee structure" Keith Wing summed up the season in novel fashion:-
D   Disappointment that the Sat 2nds were relegated.
O   Outstanding performances of the Sat 1sts & 3rds in winning promotion; the Sun 1sts in winning the League.
R   Recognition of John White's work with the Warwickshire youth sides,  the Development Initiative award gain by our Ladies side,
     the work of Groundsman Ian Maddocks resulting in high Pitch Performance marks.
R   Restructuring of the DCC committee.
I    Initiative shown by the club in inviting and arranging a very successful game v LASHINGS WORLD XI
D   Development of our Youth Cricket programme under Malcolm Ord's guidance.
G   Grove Lane, Hockley Heath CC's ground, now part of the Dorridge family following the merger.
E   Expressing thanks to all, for their help, over the last 7 years.

The meeting then endorsed the following nominations:

President: Martin Ward
Chairman of Cricket : Tim Burchell
Chairman of Management and Finance : Keith Wing
Secretary: Andy Delaney
Treasurer : John Edgecombe   (thanks being expressed to Jakie Collett work her over the last couple of years)

21 Mar 2008
Winds bring down tree at entrance to Dorridge ground. PHOTO

19 Mar 2008
CONGRATULATIONS to John & Linda Wright - Proud Grandparents; as daughter, Karen, gives birth to a Bonny Boy in the early hours !!

15 Mar 2008
CONGRATULATIONS to John & Karen, Mr & Mrs White.

13 Mar 2008
Dinesh Mongia signs for Lashings.

11 Mar 2008
Warwickshire CCC have confirmed that Dorridge CC's contracted player for 2008 season will be NAVDEEP POONIA. I'm sure we all wish Navdeep a very successful season with DCC.

24 Feb 2008
DCC have signed wicketkeepr/batsman Stuart Eustace, son of former first team skipper Malcolm. Stuart, formerly on WCCC's books has been playing at Dunstall CC for the last 4 years. See Burton Mail report.

15 Feb 2008
Sat 1XI report on 2007 season now available.

27 Jan 2008
First Social events of 2008 are to get to know our new colleagues of Hockley Heath CC: