Brilliant day for girls' cricket at Bradenham as Denver is victorious

Peter Free, Norfolk Cricket Board womens and girls development officer, addresses the gathering of players, mums and dads before the start of play. <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Peter Free, Norfolk Cricket Board womens and girls development officer, addresses the gathering of players, mums and dads before the start of play. (Image: Supplied)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

Bradenham Cricket Club hosted the ECB County Under 11 girls softball cricket finals on August 16.

On a lovely sunny day, teams from Old Buckenham, Denver, Bradenham, Hethersett and Tas Valley, Aylsham St Giles, Reepham & Salle and Swardeston played group competitions before Denver ran out as champions beating Old Buckenham in the final.

Girls' cricket has blossomed throughout the county, and the chairman of Bradenham CC, Tim Evans, said he had nothing but praise for the competition.

Mr Evans said: “We were very happy indeed to host the competition finals.

"The numbers participating in girls and ladies cricket has rocketed recently with great support from the Norfolk Cricket Board, and with over 50 U11s girls taking part today.

"With as many mums and dads cheering them on, it really was a picture on the Green. We’re also hosting the U13s equivalent next week and anticipating another great day for girls' cricket, weather permitting.”

 

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos