A trip into the depths (ish) of Kent saw the Ramblas avenge last year’s defeat with a well-paced run chase, with a four-wicket win largely thanks to the work of Mark Loughlin and Geoff Parrett. With minds and conversation directed to Berlin, an early start and a 35-over game was agreed, as the Ramblas started…
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Match Report | vs Hildenborough
In the words of former Smiths frontman/now racist tit Morrissey, stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before… Yes, that’s right: a largely limp display with the bat from your intrepid Ramblas saw another chastening defeat in a season full of them. But before we pick the bones out of what was a…
End-of-Season Quiz | 2014
Aside from indifferent performances on the pitch, quite exquisite teas off it and the ability to find the nearest pub, there’s one thing a Kent Ramblas has traditionally had, and that’s a quiz. Stepping into the fray this year is Michael Cooper. Vice Cap’n, treasurer and batting extraordinaire, he’s rustled this little gem up to…
Match Report: vs Priory CC
And so, as Australia attempted something approaching resistance at Lord’s, it was up to the players of Kent Ramblas and Priory to put on a proper game of cricket in West Wickham. Alas, the prognosis wasn’t good for the visitors, as Priory suffered three late withdrawals to leave them calling upon the fielding services of…
Match Report: vs Petts Wood
It may have been a mere formality for the pairing of Anderson and Broad at Lord’s, but there was something more dramatic on offer for cricket fans in West Wickham, as Kent Ramblas welcomed Petts Wood on what turned out to be a gloriously sunny Sunday. The hosts made a few changes, as Hinton and…
Match Report: vs Herne CC
“Will it or won’t it?” Was the thought in every Ramblas head on Sunday. No, they weren’t wondering whether the hole in Ash Harriss’s trousers would finally give way. Instead, in true British style, they were worrying about the weather. As the Ramblas headed south (and east) to Herne, the sunshine offered plenty of hope…