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CRICKET: Oxford's cup joy

12:36am Monday 1st September 2008

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Oxford were crowned county champions on Sunday night after a dramatic three-run victory over Henley in the Bernard Tollett Oxfordshire Cup final.

Seamer Jack Brooks had the final say in the gathering gloom at Bicester & North Oxford just when it looked like Henley might complete an amazing run chase.

It came down to the final ball with Andy White needing a four to win it, but he was clean bowled by Brooks.

The conditions had been tough all day with bad light and drizzle a constant problem, and the final itself looked like being curtailed by a rain shower.

But both teams and the umpires battled on to produce a thrilling spectacle.

Oxford got off to a flier after winning the toss with Adam Cook hitting the first two balls for four.

But he then gave a leading edge to Chad Keegan, which was snaffled by Dave Allaway, and it was 17-1 at the end of the over.

Skipper Jason Harrison and Stewart Laudat then upped the pace as they reached 60-1 after five overs.

Henley didn't help themselves by conceding five wides on three occasions, while former Gloucestershire captain Mark Alleyne went for 17 in a nine-ball over.

Harrison reached his 50 off 30 balls and faced 52 for his 72 that featured two sixes and seven fours.

Oxford were 102-1 after ten overs, but Henley rallied well.

Alleyne and Keegan regained some control, while White picked up three quick wickets.

In the end, Oxford never managed a push, so 166-6 seemed slightly below par after their start.

It looked very healthy midway through the Henley reply, however, as they reached 66-3, but they increased the rate brilliantly.

Dave Allaway, who com- piled an electric 51, and Todd Ferguson (42) were the key men.

Henley needed 12 off the final over, but neither Allaway nor White could find a decisive boundary.

SEMI-FINAL RESULTS Henley 182-4 (C Keegan 98, C Ellison 38), Bicester & North Oxford 100-6 (D Bradshaw 40).

Kidlington 96 (19 ovs, G Charlesworth 3-24, R Gilbert 3-29), Oxford 97-5 (16.3 ovs, J Porter 36no).

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Mr E Jets, India says...
8:55am Mon 1 Sep 08

IPL Wild card?!

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Phil Tufnell, The Bar says...
9:49am Mon 1 Sep 08

Vainker would be a shoe-inn on the Sub-Continent!!

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12th Man, says...
10:22am Mon 1 Sep 08

Did Kidlington manage to get 11 to turn up !

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Gareth, Oxford says...
10:25am Mon 1 Sep 08

Looks like that firepower that DT mentioned last week broke down on the way to the game again.

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Mr E Jets, India says...
11:20am Mon 1 Sep 08

You don't bring pistols to a big gun party!

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Phil Tufnell, Still InThe Bar (Here All Day) says...
11:45am Mon 1 Sep 08

Vainker got them to the final, he must play in India and Antigua! 4 for at Cumnor and Shipton in the early rounds!


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M25 AA ROAD WATCH, Nr Kidlington says...
12:25pm Mon 1 Sep 08

Dear Phil you still know nothing about the game obviosly. I am sure you were aware it was raining yesterday and being a world class TV presnter you would know to spin the ball when wet is difficult infact near impossible. Therefore I am sure the decision to drop this fellow who I beleive a huge spinner of the ball was the correct decision, by the Oxford management and I am sure he was there and understood that.Oxford did win after all. Remember there is no I in team

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Phil Tufnell, The Bar says...
1:06pm Mon 1 Sep 08

No problem with the lad missing out yesterday ROAD WATCH!

But watch this space, this boy is going places! I sore him take 5 wickets for the Free Forester's Academy before. Plus he's got the change up! Just wait till he gets out to India!

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Animal, The Zoo says...
9:12pm Mon 1 Sep 08

Oxford C.C were impressive to say the least...that Roger Gilbert was a shrewd selection.....
the lad with the headband bowled quick too!!

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Andy K, shrewsbury says...
9:40pm Mon 1 Sep 08

was he wearing a reflex headband?!

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Spectator, Kidington says...
7:02am Tue 2 Sep 08

Who was the young lad with the head band he did bowl well and quick? This Roger Gilbert chap was also impressive.

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Phil Tufnell, Still in the bar, it been a session! says...
8:18am Tue 2 Sep 08

This Dodge bloke bowled well, and he was a real livewire in the field especially in the semi!

But I stand by my word, in India the boy will come in to his own! Vainker and the boy Mendis are the 2 outstanding young spinners on the planet! Sachin watch out!

The lad with the headband has a good erect seam!

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V. B. Chandrasekhar, Chennai says...
9:49am Tue 2 Sep 08

My name is , V. B. Chandrasekhar selector of the Chennai Super Kings in India. I was shopping in Bicester village when I heard the game was on. I popped into the ground on the way to the airport. I was impressed with the young boy with the long hair, he did bowl quick. I realise this is a slightly strange way of going about this, if this paper wants to run it as an exclusive they can, but we would like to bid US$ 600,000 for him. We need some pace this year after coming so close last year. I don't suppose he reads this but if anyone knows him or knows where I can watch his next game please, please let me know.
Phil - A spinner could have been useful on the wet track of sunday. the could have got chest on and slid it on with the arm!

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Farm Hand, Countryside says...
10:25am Tue 2 Sep 08

That young quick youth you speak of, well worth the cash but he earns £££££££ on his farm....



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Phil Tufnell, The Bar now on the red wine! says...
10:52am Tue 2 Sep 08

I've just fell off my bar stool Mr V. B. Chandrasekhar!

If the lad with the big barnet and erect seam is worth that then the first million doller cricketer is going to be Vainker!

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V. B. Chandrasekhar, India says...
1:24pm Tue 2 Sep 08

Who is this Vainker? Oxford seems to be an untapped talent resource. I must see the next game. Where are these great players playing? Anyone know?

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Vermin Slayer, Cowley Marsh says...
1:33pm Tue 2 Sep 08

That boy with the head band looked alot like Sara from BB9 on sunday........Love the locks Goldy. Thought the Lad Hole looked sharpish although he would look better in a long blond wig and a red head band!!!!!

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Roman, Roman Way says...
1:50pm Tue 2 Sep 08

Oxford Cricket Club
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V. B. Chandrasekhar, India says...
2:16pm Tue 2 Sep 08

Thank you. Getting back on the plane now. Packed my speed gun and cheque book!

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Smith, Banbury says...
2:52pm Tue 2 Sep 08

Haven't you Oxford players got anything better to do?

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Porter, Oxford says...
3:07pm Tue 2 Sep 08

No! we're living on the winnings from sundays final and relaxing before the trip to India. Its been interviews and free meals ever since. Its becoming hard work to be honest!

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ed smith long hair no gas, says...
3:31pm Tue 2 Sep 08

angry youuuth?

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Phillips, Banbury says...
3:36pm Tue 2 Sep 08

now now girls lets not get bitchy!

Congratulations on your success, enjoy it!

Back to your silly chat about hair and speed guns and leave the poor Smith lads out of it!

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Vermin's 3itch, says...
4:12pm Tue 2 Sep 08

Vermin is indeed right the hair was good. drowned rat comes to mind :-p

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the birthday boy!, Oxfordshire says...
4:13pm Tue 2 Sep 08

this is amusing! keep the banter going lads its keeping me entertained at work! all animals!!

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peter O, banbury says...
4:19pm Tue 2 Sep 08

bout time someone else won the oxfordshire cup! hadnt banbury won it 4 times in a row? hope the oxford boys celebrated well! a game of drinking arogance out of the cup would have been appropraite!

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A Teacher, kennington says...
6:02pm Tue 2 Sep 08

I guess it wasn't the Bernie Tollett spelling cup then - 'arogance'! and drinking is never a game!

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aphexwig, the eye of gustav says...
9:31am Wed 3 Sep 08

That bowler with the headband is an animal and needs locking in a cage between matches!

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LOCAL MAN, Bicester says...
10:39am Wed 3 Sep 08

If you can get to talk to him he is really nice. My sister told me. This Roger chap I believe he is a teacher. Oxford were lucky to have him play as he could not find a wedding anywhere in England to attend.

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Phil Tufnell, Back in the bar says...
11:31am Wed 3 Sep 08

Does anyone have a way of getting hold of this Vainker, i have been trying his mobile and he doesn't answer?

I have a game for him to play in next week, if your reading this mate, its at the Marylebone Cricket Club Landon, and you will be playing for the Jazz Cricket Council against a IPL select 11! Fancy it mate? Shop Window!

Cat

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AA Man, A74 says...
12:44pm Wed 3 Sep 08

I have seen him travelling to Scotland a lot recently. I think his sponsor is there. The boy with the hair, was he at ever at Tiddington I remember a promising youngster with a head band years ago with his Dad who also was involved as an Umpire.

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