As the Ramblas put a difficult May behind them and looked to the promises of the summer months, the site of hosts Chelsfield cleaning up the outfield of grass cuttings let the visitors know that the game would be anything but plain sailing. Following last week’s troubles in getting a side out, Michael Cooper was…

After losing two successive Sunday’s to rain, the Ramblas were itching to get back into action as they hosted new opponents Old Dartechs. In a throw back to seasons past, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had a selection headache with only eight players available. Luckily for Cooper, James Dilley came to the rescue and persuaded his…

After last week’s defeat to Washington CC, the Ramblas regrouped and headed to old foes Chislehurst looking to bounce back. As part of the new rotation policy, Simon Triggs, Jason Triggs, Laurie Stocks, Geoff Parrett & Chris Thomas, with Rehan Qureshi, Drew Smith, James Dilley, Luke Sheridan and debutant Qahir Bandali coming into the XI….

While the world still deals with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sense of comfort in knowing that cricket was back on the calendar. And the Ramblas kicked off the new season at home to new opposition Washington CC. Unlike previous seasons where Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had to scrabble together an…

Back by popular demand, the Ramblas managed to bring the band back together for one more game of the 2020 season. And much like ageing rock bands of old, the team that took the field looked much different than the ones that went before. Only four players from last week’s game against Oakhill Taverners were…

Although the weather leading up to the match was relentlessly miserable, the Ramblas rocked up at Oakhill Taverners’ ground ready to finish the season on a high. And despite the quality of opposition, there was talk around the camp of repeating 2017’s sensational victory over the hosts. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper had a slight selection…

For the third time this season, the Ramblas welcomed Hildenborough to Fortress Ex-blues and with each team having claimed a win already, it was perfectly set up for a deciding bout. Ramblas captain Michael Cooper initially had little trouble sorting a side out, with Geoff Parrett making a welcome return to the lineup. However, a…

While bad weather put paid to England’s hopes of play, the Ramblas didn’t let some light rain and cloudy skies put them off their game at home to Wrotham St George. And following last week’s strong performance against Dormansland, the hosts were looking for more of the same. Chris Thomas returned to line up, as…

On a blistering hot day, the Ramblas travelled down to Dormansland in Surrey to take on Dormansland CC, keen to continue their winning ways following last week’s victory against Hildenborough. As has been the case for this season, finding an XI to take to the game was a challenge. Haydn Evans, fresh from his shielding…

The sun was out in full force as the Ramblas took on Hildenborough for the second time in two weeks. Buoyed by a first win of the season at Chislehurst the previous week, the Ramblas were full of confidence. While confidence may have been brimming at the club, that wasn’t the case when it came…

Fresh from an exciting season opener the previous week, the Ramblas travelled to Chislehurst looking for a maiden victory against their old rivals. With Chris Thomas, Rehan Qureshi, Alex Danks and Ed Gibbs all unavailable for selection, Ramblas skipper Michael Cooper had to once again work his recruiting magic. Last year’s player of the year…

When your intrepid Ramblas finished their tenth season with something of a shellacking at the hands of Oakhill Taverners, they certainly didn’t anticipate waiting another 322 days before donning their whites. Alas, who knew a pandemic would be enough to stop the thud of leather on willow and gentle applause for a well-run single? Although…