OC SPORTS
OC Cricket By George Brooksbank (L, 1999) The OC XI had another good season, reaching the Quarter Final of the Cricketer Cup for the fourth time in five seasons. The OCs have won more Cricketer Cup matches over the last five seasons than any other side, but haven’t managed to progress into the semi-final stages... yet. Chris Sandbach (NH, 2004) continues to be a rock at the top of the order with a century in the first round against Merchant Taylors and 63 against Stowe in the second round. Chris will take over from George Brooksbank (L, 1999) as Cricketer Cup captain in 2016. Charles Wootton (NH, 2009) made a welcome return and showed his class with bat and gloves behold the stumps. Guy Brothwood (NH, 2012), Ben Ringrose (L, 2013), Jock Jamieson-Black (H, 2013) and Alex Duncliffe-Vines (NH, 2013) provide the side with a variety of spin options in addition to their dynamic batting abilities. Johnny Law (NH, 2011) has progressed significantly as an aggressive opening bowler and will lead the attack for some time to come. The attack will be well supported by Antony
Kay (Xt, 2008), when not on international duty for Jersey, Charlie Hall (NH, 2006) and experienced old pros James Shackleton (NH, 2007), Archie Brooksbank (L, 2004) and Mike Cawdron (W, 1993), as and when required. Tom Richardson (Xt, 1998), John Mills (NH, 2006) Alex Mason (H, 2011), George Sandbach (NH, 2011), Oli Soames (BH, 2014) and Guy Mitchell (NH, 2011) have all made significant contributions with the bat. A strong squad with substantial depth has developed and will only get stronger. OC cricket is well placed and silverware is not far away!
Congratulations to Oli Soames (BH, 2014) on his selection for the MCC Cricket Academy at Loughborough University, where he is studying Economics and Business. 1st Round: OC (268-4) v Merchant Taylors OBA (248-8) (C Sandbach 101 n.o., T Richardson 42 n.o.) 2nd Round: OC (267-7) v Stowe Templars (178) (C Sandbach 63) 3rd Round: OC (169) v Old Wellingtonians (173-6) The OWs were defeated in the semi-finals by Eton Ramblers, who lost to the Old Malvernians in the final. n
Back Row: Guy Mitchell (NH, 2011), Alex Mason (H, 2011), James Shackleton (NH, 2007), Johnny Law (NH, 2011), George Sandbach (NH, 2011), Guy Brothwood (NH, 2012), Current Staff Member Mark Briers and Kyle Stovold (OJ, S, 2006 & Past Staff Member) Front Row: Ben Ringrose (L, 2013), Chris Sandbach (NH, 2004), George Brooksbank (L, 1999), Tom Richardson (Xt, 1998 & Past Staff Member) and Alex Duncliffe-Vines (NH, 2013) 64