It sounds like something Sherlock Holmes might have fun trying to solve, but if a cricket team arranges three games yet those three games never take place… does that cricket team really exist? That’s the question the Kent Ramblas were left contemplating as they had to find a last-minute replacement for their initially intended opponents…
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Match Report: vs Wickham Park CC
After a heavy defeat at home to St Mary Cray a week earlier, there were fears that Mother Nature might deny the Ramblas the opportunity to bounce straight back. Luckily for all concerned, the weather was perfect for cricket as the Ramblas hosted local rivals Wickham Park. Skipper Stocks had a selection headache as the majority…
Match Report: vs Petts Wood CC
Fresh off a hard-earned win over Herne last week in chilly climes, the sun was out as the Ramblas returned to home comforts for a game against Petts Wood. Unlike the previous week, skipper Jon Stocks had a full complement of players at his disposal as Sam Ford, Steve Cleverley and Laurie Stocks returned to…
Match Report: vs Herne CC
After a humbling defeat to Locksbottom the previous Sunday, the Ramblas were looking to right last week’s wrongs and get their first win of the season away to the ever friendly, and unbeaten, Herne. However, the cricketing gods were determined not to make it easy, with five players missing. This meant skipper Stocks and vice-skipper Cooper had to…
Match Report: vs St Mary Cray Red Dogs
The question on every cricket fan’s lips was not whether Australia could drag themselves back into the Ashes. No siree. It was whether or not the Kent Ramblas could make it a remarkable four successive wins, as they headed south to old friends St Mary Cray Red Dogs. Captaining the side was Michael Cooper, stepping…
Match Report: vs Commonwealth Offices
Despite the overcast and damp conditions, West Wickham was treated to a slice of warmer climes as the West Indian outfit of Commonwealth Offices came to town bringing their cheery disposition and enough rum to start a minor bootlegging operation. Due to the bad weather and continual stops in play, the game was reduced to…
Match Report: vs Priory CC
It may have taken most of the cricket season but the sun finally decided to makes its debut for the Ramblas in what was a glorious day for cricket. Fresh from the Kent Ramblas AGM in Barcelona, the board members were clearly happy to see the weather had followed them home and were looking forward…
Letter From The 20:20 Captain
Fellow Ramblas, I just wanted to thank everyone for making my first game [20:20 against HSBC, 22 June 2011] as captain a great one. I know it wasn’t the victory we all would’ve liked, but I think everyone played well and we can take a lot of positives from the game. I thought the bowling…