Posted by Tony Hutton
Cricket season gets underway
Saturday 4th April - for once my cricket season gets off to a prompt start. One of my local clubs, New Rover C.C., which is situated in north Leeds, plans a series of pre-season friendly matches before anyone else gets going.
In recent seasons these have usually been washed out or the ground has been unfit. As the New Rover groundsman is none other than the famous former Headingley curator Keith Boyce, he produces such excellent wickets that he is unlikely to let any players on it if the weather is at all unsettled.
However, this time we have dry weather and sunshine. Play starts promptly at 1 p.m. with a game against near neighbours Horsforth. The cricket itself does not really matter. The fact that it is taking place at all after a long cold winter brings a smile to the faces of the few diehards who make up the small crowd.
Cricket is back, the sun is shining and all is well with the world. The fact that it is taking place in such pleasant surroundings, at a friendly club, is a tribute not only to Keith Boyce but to hard working secretary, Mel Reuben, the local jack of all trades. We are delighted to back in our summer routine.
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