Oldham handed home tie

CRICKET: OLDHAM under-13s have received a home draw against the winners of Lancaster and Bolton in the semi-finals of the Lancashire Schools Hacking Cup.

They hit top form in the league category of the competition with victories against Bury, Tameside and Rochdale easing them into the knock-out stages.

And in the quarter-finals opponents West Lancashire conceded the game.

Oldham’s semi-final takes place on August 18, with the venue still to be confirmed.

Manager Chris Highton will choose his starting line-up from the following squad:

Alex Milovanovic, Bradley Cunningham (Delph CC), Aaron Tesz, Jordan Royles, Jack Snape, Ryan Kent (Royton CC), Tom Robinson, Lewis Newton-Price (Heyside CC), Connor Green, George Needham (Shaw CC), Jake Manton (Saddleworth CC), Brandon Preston (Woodhouses CC), Oliver Higgins(Greenfield CC).

Full semi final draw: Oldham v Lancaster or Bolton; Rochdale v Pendle.