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CRICKET: Oxford denied after Brooks rout

8:43am Monday 8th September 2008

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Oxford surrendered their Home Counties Premier League Division 1 championship - but only after rain denied them certain victory on Saturday.

Jason Harrison's men had dismissed Radlett for 94, thanks to a fantastic nine-wicket haul from Jack Brooks and were cruising to victory at 17-0 when the weather intervened. No further play was possible.

A win would have seen them retain their crown.

Instead, the title went down the M40 to Harrison's previous club High Wycombe, who were hanging for a draw in their rain-shortened match against Welwyn Garden City.

Even if they had lost, Wycombe were have still become champions, courtesy of their success over Oxford in last week's penultimate game.

After a delayed start, Oxford put Radlett in to bat in a match reduced to 86 overs.

The visitors lost their first wicket in the fifth over when Kabir Toor was caught behind off Brooks, who took the first four wickets by then trapping Felix Walker lbw, having Tom Jenkins caught behind and then bowling Shane Burger.

The fifth wicket fell to Stuart Hole, who bowled Hadyn Smith After 21 overs, Radlett were 56-8. The only resistance came from Gareth Berg before he became the ninth wicket to fall when he was bowled by Brooks for 38 from 41 balls.

They were eventually dismissed for 94 in 30.1 overs, Brooks finishing with the amazing figures of 9-39 from 15.1overs.

At the other end, Hole was unlucky to have some catches put down off his bowling.

In reply, Oxford openers Adam Cook and Harrison added 17 in 5.1 overs before rain bought an end to proceedings at 4.02pm and meant they had to settle fourth place instead of first.

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Shahrukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders), Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta says...
9:19am Mon 8 Sep 08

I was sight seeing in Cowley on Saturday and heard there was a beast about to bowl, so I popped down to Roman Way, Romanshire and I believe we have unearthed a gem in the headband! I'm sending my captain Sourav to watch him bowl today!

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Phil Tufnell, The Bar says...
9:21am Mon 8 Sep 08

Did Vainker bowl?

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His Sponsor, Nr India says...
11:00am Mon 8 Sep 08

I have been informed he did not although we were dissapointed for him "Big Spinner who gets side on" He said he was like most of the others in awe (an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime) of the young boy in the headband.

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Phil Tufnell, The Bar says...
11:22am Mon 8 Sep 08

Maybe best he rested with a hectic winter in front of him, his games more suited for the sub-continent anyway. I heard there was a scary moment with a vortex in the warm up? Can someone confirm this?

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Shahrukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders), Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta says...
11:26am Mon 8 Sep 08

I am also looking to employ a Director of Operations for this coming IPL season, I heard there was a Clubman of the year award presented after the game, I sadly wasn't around at the time.

I here some Colonel character could be good options?

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rowant roy, champions! says...
11:28am Mon 8 Sep 08

this lad with the reflex headband sounds like a real animal! is he looking to move clubs next year??

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Mukesh Ambani the royals, Nr India says...
12:21pm Mon 8 Sep 08

We have to heard good things of this Colonel chap many clubs interested in him when he returned to cricket.Big spinner can't field though. Young Vaniker could learn more from this fellow. He will join us soon I am sure.

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Devon Malcolm, says...
12:43pm Mon 8 Sep 08

what an animal, he is the Mayor of Radlett

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AA Man, Romanshire says...
12:50pm Mon 8 Sep 08

The boy with the head band has now been given the freedom of Romanshire.

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Spectator, says...
1:33pm Mon 8 Sep 08

William Hill have opened a investigation after 10 people entered one of the bookmakers to collect there massive windfall thought to be around £200,000, with the odds on the animal get 9fer were 100/1 Jason Harrison dropping what can only be decscirbed as a dolly at first slip of Stuart Hole, Jason has yet to comment on the situation!

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Oxford cc fielding coach, Romanshire says...
1:51pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Not seen the video footage yet of the high and low lights of the game. I will comment then, normally pretty safe this chap in most areas. Not sure if the pressures of the sub continent will suit him. Time will tell.

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Follower in the Oxford Mail, Oxford says...
2:36pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Good to see the chap with the head band taking the wickets again. But I also notice in the mail the LH opening bat not sure of his name always performs so consistently but rarely gets a mention well done to him to.

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mail reader, oxford says...
2:44pm Mon 8 Sep 08

what league does this left hand openign bat play in?

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Phil Tufnell, The Bar says...
2:56pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Don't you mean that other Landan boy Chrissy Thomas, aint he averaging 60 odd in the dinkys?

I spotted him in the Fez club Putney not long ago, great bloke!

Who's this other cack hander? Should be shot at birth the lot of them!

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Gordon, Oxford says...
2:59pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Shahrukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders) wrote:
I am also looking to employ a Director of Operations for this coming IPL season, I heard there was a Clubman of the year award presented after the game, I sadly wasn't around at the time. I here some Colonel character could be good options?
Try Kidlington. I hear that they have some very efficient administrators up there. They will ensure that you have no 'On the field' problems. :-)

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Vern Richards, says...
3:11pm Mon 8 Sep 08

This Thomas chap, excellant breeding and outstanding bank account, will surely get a sniff at the big time in 09 after dominating in the stiffs. Fez club membership could take its toll over the winter though...

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Shahrukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders), Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta says...
3:28pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Vern/Phil

Please good you tell me more about this Thomas chap? I was thinking of going to Rowant to watch him bat but was told he was in the field! I here he is a opening bat by trade and bats down the order these days, I could do with south paw in the middle order finishing the innings for me!

But I hear he could come at a serious prize?

Negotiations have reached a advanced stage with the Coronal.

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Follower in the Oxford Mail, Oxford says...
3:34pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Did not mean this Thomas fellow. But have heard he has been the cornerstone of the Oxford II this season. But he is another I am know does not blow his own trumpet. I think the guy I am refeering to, surmane is Crook i think. Good player strong in the V beteween mid on and Square Leg....

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Sunil (Bombay Bombers), Mumbai says...
4:01pm Mon 8 Sep 08

The big guns are in negotitian with him. The Colonel has ben supportive reminding us he is afine LH Over at the death bowler... But does like fielding in the rain with no prospect of a bat... he is worth the price.

The other LH you refer to is called Crock. Hope to get him to the sub continent if he plays the V like you say.

But what coup to get the leftys and the boy with the headband

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roy, oxford says...
4:13pm Mon 8 Sep 08

this thomas guy is the 2nd best left handed bat in the cherwell league!

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Shahrukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders), Juhi Chawla, Jai Mehta says...
4:42pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Ah I’ve heard this T Fox is also quite a player! Offers with ball as well! From a PR point of view he would also be quite a investment, Bollywood are queuing up for his services!

Also there's a lad at Banbury that bats and keeps a bit.

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Clive Ricks, CCC says...
4:52pm Mon 8 Sep 08

roy wrote:
this thomas guy is the 2nd best left handed bat in the cherwell league!
Graham Scott is knocking on a bit now! He also has Referee commitments during the winter!


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Sanjay Delhi All stars, Sub Continent says...
4:56pm Mon 8 Sep 08

This Fox came for a trial this summer 4 weeks nice lad. Failed to impress nudged and pushed we need the big hitters c'mon Colonel find some real leftys we will pay good price. Where is this Banbury is it England...?

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Big Dev Malcolm, The History Books says...
5:26pm Mon 8 Sep 08

somebody mention 9fer?


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V Ruka, Oxford says...
7:54pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Sounds like the Oxford boys had fun this season and some good Banter. Watched some games this season in HCPL the LH bat opener is Alan Cook but the One day specialist not mentioned today is Joe Potter LH bat and medium quick spinner. Worth a look in any IPL side. The young lad Crozley huge hitter but RH bat.

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Gus Logie, In close says...
10:17pm Mon 8 Sep 08

Crozley, serious player...and like Steven Siegal, he also cooks.

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Phil Tufnell, Wine Cafe says...
8:06am Tue 9 Sep 08

Serious at mid off that boy!

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Jack Bauer, Unknown says...
8:13am Tue 9 Sep 08

Serious place that Wine Cafe

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JR A&E, Banbury says...
9:01am Tue 9 Sep 08

He is serious anywhere on the field.Be carful if you bump into him in the field though. I understand he does specialize in nouvelle cuisine

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John Williams, Go Carts for the Fat and Ginger, Waitrose says...
11:08am Fri 12 Sep 08

As a former 2nd XI lower order batter and slow right arm, I would like to congratulate Oxford on another excellent season. Also, whilst I have your ear, I would like to announce my leaving of the county altogether. Myself and my long term partner, Steve, have decided that with all my commitments to disability go-carting we would move to it's HQ on the Island of Lesbos. I would like to thank all of you chaps at Oxford cc for firstly, letting me be naked near you in the changing room and secondly for your messages of kindness on my "coming out". A final huge thank you to Adam Leach for helping me to believe that having a disability is OK. Thank you all.

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