Friends in title glory

FORMER Pakistan Test batsman Mohammed Yousuf (centre, black cap) who, in 2005, brohe the world record for most runs in a calendar year, was at Werneth CC on Tuesday night for a net sesssion. The 36-year-old, who is playing as a professional for a club side in Warwickshire, frequently travels north and requested some batting practice at the Coppice. As our picture shows, the players were only too happy to oblige.

CRICKET: FRIENDS clinched the Ashton and Oldham Alliance title after beating Europa Exiles to move 20 points clear at the top with three games remaining.

Hosts Europa made 135 for four, A Bruce unbeaten on 67, but Friends reached their target with four wickets to spare.

Amjad clocked up a half-century for the visitors.

S Drummond claimed four for six as Newtonhurst bowled out St Mary’s HC for 77.

D Cadman took four for 23 for St Mary’s but he could not stop their opponents earning a four-wicket triumph.

Foresters recorded 142 against Greengate, with V Clark taking five for 16, but Greengate won the contest with three wickets to spare.


FAILSWORTH Macedonia comfortably earned the bragging rights as they beat Springhead in Site Electrical North Manchester Cricket League Division One.
After dismissing the hosts for 86, Failsworth cruised to their target without losing a wicket.

Saddleworth thirds will face Rochdale thirds in the Hodson Cup final after beating Rochdale Catholic Club seconds.