You will hear from Tony Bennett, Michael Kenyon and Ian Frost who we briefly recorded with. 

Scorecard here

In his role as Player of the Match adjudicator Grant picked out Superchargers captain Chris ‘Noddy’ Dearden for the award. The money can’t buy prize? A whole episode on this show! 

We also round up the final matches in the O70s County Cricket Championship 2026 Divisions 2 and 3 with Kent confirmed as Division 2 champions.

The final action of the domestic season sees an O65s XI take on England O70s on Sunday September 13th.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Plus the action in the O70s Division 2 and 3 which have one more week of matches

Full results here

We congratulate the amazing Ron Hedley who has reached and surpassed the £100,000 mark - absolutely incredible!

Still time to donate by clicking here 

If you are in Cornwall on Friday October 2nd join Ron and Chris Dennis for a walk at 4pm from Skinners Brewery on Newham Road 

The O60s / O70s championship released a statement this week with regards to the World Cup ‘incident’

We discuss whether putting it out on Facebook with comments turned on is a good idea as yet again it attracted a whole raft of critical comments, almost certainly from people not directly connected to Seniors cricket

Let’s hope this can now be finished and everyone can focus on the numerous positives that surround Seniors cricket in England. 

We will cover the final O70s Div 2 and 3 matches and the O65s regional competition final in our next episode. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Full results here

13 counties were represented with only one county triumphing in more than one final.

In the three O60s 1st XI finals the side batting first won in all three matches. 

There were some fairly easy wins alongside some close matches, although in only one match did both teams score 220+ 

16 of the 18 innings were 214 or less - with no hundreds recorded 

The lowest total was 75 all out.

We will cover the O70s finals in our next episode. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We also mention the amazing Ron Hedley who is closing in on his target of raising £100,000 for Prostate Cancer Awareness before the O60s/O70s AGM later in the year. 

As these notes are written Ron is on £99,234

You can help get the him past the magical £100k by donating here

England shared the O60s World Cup with New Zealand after the final was rained off.

Here’s the link to the O60s / O70s county matches: 

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

England beat New Zealand 3-0 in the Silver Fern series

And its controversy time at the O60s World Cup after a major incident in the England v India match and the resultant fall out and media coverage

Not quite how O60s cricket would wish to be talked about

For all the O60s and O70s knockout and championship results and fixtures click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

This week was the round of 16 of the O60s Cup competition - so who won the prediction between Grant and Trevor?

We also had the round of 16 in the O60s 2nd XI Cup, some prelim matches in the O60s 2nd XI Bowl competition and in the O60s 3rd XI Vase

Extreme heat saw all O70s Div 2 and Div 3 matches cancelled and all the O70s 1st XI Bowl prelim matches postponed

Here’s a link to Ron Hedley’s march as featured on Songs of Praise https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m003056z/songs-of-praise-the-power-of-walking

Matches got underway at the O60s World Cup in Toronto with as we record no surprises os far

Matches on Wednesday largely went to Duckworth - Lewis when the rains came and with no covers for the grounds all of Thursday’s matches were cancelled

The infrastructure, or lack of it, was always going to be a talking point

England won the first O70s ODI at Frocester by 84 runs - match 2 is on Sunday 16th at Royal Fareham and match 3 on Tuesday 18th at High Wycombe

Click on this link https://bit.ly/4gF5rCE to go to the excellent Silver Ferns series tour brochure put together by England O70s team manager Chris Lowe>

For all the O60s and O70s knockout and championship results and fixtures click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The New Zealand O70s tour of England and Wales started in Somerset on August 2nd - with the first of three ODI’s v England kicking off at Frocester CC on Sunday August 9th. 

Click on this link https://bit.ly/4gF5rCE to go to the excellent Silver Ferns series tour brochure put together by England O70s team manager Chris Lowe.

And the eagerly awaited O60s World Cup starts in Toronto on August 9th. We’ve struggled to find a comprehensive list of fixtures and info about the format and the grounds but we will be keeping an eye on the action. 

O60s county championship knockout matches start on Tuesday August 11th. 

We predict who we think will prevail in the round of 16 matches in the O60s Div 1 Cup.

For all the O60s and O70s championship results and fixtures click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We look at all the action across the three divisions of the O70s county championship. In the O70s 1st division there is one more week of group action in which teams can play matches that were previously cancelled.

We also look briefly at how the England O60s Lions got on against an Invitational XI.  

Look out for Silver Stumps, bonus episodes you can enjoy over the next week or so featuring Australia O60s Captain Peter Judd, Jim Morrison one of the co-founders of the International Masters Cricket (IMC) organisation and Lindsay Hewitson who is the tour manager for the New Zealand O70s who play eight matches in 17 days in England including three ODI’s starting with a match against Somerset on August 2nd.

Click on this link https://bit.ly/4gF5rCE to go to the excellent Silver Ferns series tour brochure put together by England O70s team manager Chris Lowe

For all the O60s and O70s championship results click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Great therefore to have on Silver Stumps the New Zealand team manager Lindsay Hewitson

Lindsay gives us an insight into the tour party. Some of them were over here for the 2024 O70s World Cup.

Including in those insights are some interesting skills and experiences that some of the squad have had in their lives including a long distance triathlete, an opera singer, someone whose grandfather was coached by WG Grace and someone who has played representative Cricket for Cornwall, not though the Cornwall where Silver Stumps is based

New Zealand O70s will play eight matches in 17 days including three ODI’s starting with a match against Somerset on August 2nd.

Click on this link https://bit.ly/4gF5rCE to go to the excellent Silver Fern series tour brochure put together by England O70s team manager Chris Lowe

For all the O60s and O70s championship results click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The Australia squad contains seven new names from the squad that came over to England for the Grey Ashes in 2025. Peter gives us a bit of a steer on some of those players whose names may not be familiar to our listeners.

We also have a quick review of the recent three match series Australia played against New Zealand and I get Peter to share his view of Masters cricket going forward.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We can report breaking news that Wales have withdrawn from the knockout stages of the O60s division one competition as they will be in Canada for the O60s World Cup.

It has been confirmed that the team effectively finishing 17th across all the groups will now be in the cup competition.

It's been a busy week at Silver Stumps with bonus episodes you can enjoy over the next week or so featuring Australia O60s Captain Peter Judd, Jim Morrison one of the co-founders of the International Masters Cricket (IMC) organisation and Lindsay Hewitson who is the tour manager for the New Zealand O70s who play eight matches in 17 days in England including three ODI’s starting with a match against Somerset on August 2nd.

Click on this link https://bit.ly/4gF5rCE to go to the excellent Silver Ferns series tour brochure put together by England O70s team manager Chris Lowe

For all the O60s and O70s championship results click on this link:

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

As usual this week's matches delivered some extraordinary performances - for example in the O70s Div 1 where Alan Hunter of Hertfordshire began the last over of the match v Middlesex with figures of 1-39 with Middlesex needing 16 to win and finished the over with figures of 5-39 including a hat-trick. 

And in O70s Div 2 in a 40 over game Sussex chased down Essex's 310/4 with a batter on each side making 150+ 

The South West Falcons secured their place in the O65s Grand Final with a match to go with the Northern Superchargers well placed to join them in the September 10th final. 

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

A very warm week but most O60s and O70s matches survived the heat - we round them up

On the management front O60s / O70s Chair Dave Murphy has announced he is stepping down when his two year term as Chair ends in December. Interim Vice-Chair Len Attard is co-ordinating the recruitment of a new Chair. Interested parties should drop Len an email via len@electricmango.co.uk

And we ask this question - who has played O50s+ cricket for the longest time who is still playing regularly today. Our current leader is Cornwall O70s player Mike Conbeer who first played for the Cornwall O50s team in 1994

And did we have some records this week - was Andy Kemp's 74 out of Shropshire's 106/6 in O70s Div 1 at 70% a record percentage of runs in a completed innings by an individual in O60s / O7Os cricket?

And in the O70s Div 1 match which finished Surrey 290/0 and Bucks 130/2 the lowest number of wickets to fall in an O60s / O70s match? 

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Did we have two records last week when Norfolk O70s batter Geoff Roper scored 206 not out and added 327 for the first wicket with Randolph Lofthouse? 

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

This week's packed episode also includes cameo appearances from Somerset's Andy Sapey and Kent's Gary Joyce.

We also mention helmets, or the lack of them amongst batters, after a player top edged and suffered a significant cut across the bridge of his nose. 

Did we have two records last week when Norfolk O70s batter Geoff Roper scored 206 not out and added 327 for the first wicket with Randolph Lofthouse? 

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And a big welcome back to the amazing Ron Hedley.

And a not so warm welcome back to extreme heat which meant only 10 matches across the 8 O60s and O70s divisions happened. 

Ron has raised over £93,000 to help promote Prostate Cancer Awareness - lets help get to £100,000 before the end of 2026 - https://bobwillisfund.org/ronsmarch

You can join an upcoming walk:

Fri July 10th - Berkshire : Meet at 1030am Rowbarge Inn, https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/rowbarge/ Woolhampton RG7 5SH Th walk is along the Kennet and Avon canal and return to Rowbarge Inn for lunch.

Fri Aug 7th - Leicestershire Over 60/70s walk to Grace Road on Friday 7th August, with a free ticket to the one day cup match v Warwickshire.

Fri Sept 25th - Hampshire Over 60/70s walk at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Free ticket to County Championship match v Sussex Meet at the Utilita Bowl at 10 am More details from Geoff Beale bealeg3@gmail.com

Or you can simply click on this link and make a donation: 

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This week’s O60s / O70s county championship was affected by extreme heat

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In terms of O60s Div 1 the big shock was Berkshire beating Essex to record their first win of the season

Three teams retain 100% records in O60s Div 2, with four teams unbeaten in Division 3. 

In the O70s Div 1 five teams are on 100% with 3 teams still looking for that elusive first win of the season

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

England O70s opener Chris Evans proved that this week when after dropping a catch at slip in the first over of the match v Kent he stayed in situ and remarkably then took six catches at slip as Kent were dismissed for 105 with the other four wickets all being catches as well. 

Has either happened before in 60s/70s cricket?  Here’s a link to the scorecard. 

Meanwhile up North Nick Gaywood plundered 161 not out and over in Essex Mel Hussain made an unbeaten 133.

Six teams retain 100% records in O60s Div 2, with 5 teams unbeaten in Division 3. 

Only match took place across Division 4 and 5. 

With recent Thursday’s missing the rain and extreme heat the tables turned this week with the O70s programme completely wiped out. 

Full results here

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

But nevertheless of the five matches that were completed in the over 60s first division three were epic finishes which we talk about in a little bit of detail.  I also touch upon the Test match at Lords – what is going on there?

And I say thanks to Nigel Harrington and Alan Hocking who recently umpired and scored respectively their 100th match for Cornwall Seniors – do you have officials who have reached such a landmark and deserve a shout out on this podcast? Let me know.

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PS - the thumbnail pic is Paul Clements catching Mike Cann in the recent Cornwall v Wales match at Penzance. Thanks to the Welsh photographer for the pic. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

By Thursday though the sun came out and lots of O70s cricket took place

Full results here

Talking of heat this week’s guest is Australia’s Tony Panecasio - TP - who is surprised its hot enough in England and Wales for matches to be called off - we talk about the forthcoming State of Origin competition in which Queensland take on New South Wales at Women's O40s and Mens O40s, 50s, 55s, 60s, 65s, 70s and 75s. Plus we touch on the Australia O60s World Cup squad and TP's fitness campaign. 

We mention Ron Hedley’s amazing walks which have raised a staggering £88,000 - https://bobwillisfund.org/ronsmarch

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

By Thursday though the sun came out and lots of Seniors cricket took place with round two of the new regional O65s competition plus matches across all three divisions of the O70s competition.

We pick out some of the highlights.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Including 3 matches that were tied!

Full results here

Plus we briefly look at the England Over 60s match v Scotland which was affected by the rain - Scorecard here

Congratulations to Phil Deakin on becoming England O60s leading wicket taker. Check Phil's stats here

If you are interested or know someone who is in helping on a volunteer basis tell the story of O60s/70s championship cricket then please contact the Chair, Dave Murphy, via chair@6070cc.co.uk 

Follow all the O65s regional competition action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/ - next matches May 21st 

If you fancy being a guest contributor on the show covering in five minutes your division then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

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Today (Thursday May 7th) saw the long awaited announcement of the England O60s World Cup squad

Round two of O60s championship in Divs 1,2 and 3 plus first matches in Divs 4 and 5 and in the O70s Divs 1 ,2 and 3 Full results here

England O70s team manager, Chris Lowe, has put a shout out for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the England team in 2026 details here: https://6070cc.co.uk/category/england-70-internationals/ - note the decline is Saturday May 9th 

Follow all the O65s regional competition action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/ - next matches May 21st 

If you fancy being a guest contributor on the show covering in five minutes your division then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Please do send your goodwill messages to him via podcast@trevorjlee.com or by clicking on the ’Send us fan mail’ button below or message Trevor direct

And when you get invited to be tested get tested and get that PSA test done as well!

This week was the start of the O60s championship with all matches across divisions one, two  three completed. Divisions four and five and the O70s competition get going next week - w/c May 4th - full results here

There was a England O60s trial match at Ticknall in Derbyshire on Thursday, April 30th – full scorecard here

And a big shout out to the new look You Tube coverage crew who are working with England commentator Rash Mahmood - Adam, Molly Lucy and Mick who under the expert guidance of Ivor Richards are once again providing fantastic YouTube live pictures and commentary for England games in 2026.

We did hear that the England squad for the O60s World Cup in Toronto in August will be announced on Monday, May 4th so look out for that. 

Follow all the O65s regional competition action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/ - next matches May 21st 

England O70s team manager, Chris Lowe, has put a shout out for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the England team in 2026 details here: https://6070cc.co.uk/category/england-70-internationals/

If you fancy being a guest contributor on the show covering in five minutes your division then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com 

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests Send us Fan Mail - you can send your message by text or voicemail. Thanks very much.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The England / Wales regional O65s competition started on Thursday, April 23rd with three terrific matches where five of the six scores were in excess of 245 runs.

The next round of matches are on May 21st - follow all the action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/

We also mentioned that England O70s team manager, Chris Lowe, has put a shout out for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the England team in 2026 details here: https://6070cc.co.uk/category/england-70-internationals/

We look ahead to April 28th and the start of the O60s season with matches in the top three divisions.

We wish Nottinghamshire, the best of luck as they begin their county championship O60s adventure.

And we acknowledge the final England O60s World Cup trial to be held at Ticknall CC on Thursday, April 30th.

Finally Grant explains why he will be missing now for several episodes – if you fancy being a guest contributor on the show then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com 

All the team here at Silver Stumps along with our many listeners across the UK and indeed the world wish Grant a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this fast paced episode Grant and Trevor look at all that’s new for 2026 in the now 138 team strong O60s and O70s county championship and Trevor shares an idea for a Premier League O60s 1st XI competition. 

If you’ve got thoughts on that drop us a email to podcast@trevorjlee.com 

We also congratulate the winners of the Maltas Festival and the Seniors tournament held in LA 

And we are mentioned in the Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/01/cricket-england-over-70s-silver-ashes-world-cup

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We also give a shout out to Australia's Darren Smith for receiving the accolade of being the International Masters Cricket O60s player of the year for 2025. Darren follows in the footsteps of fellow Australian Tony Panecasio who won the award for 2024. 

And we explore the new regional O65's competition which starts at the end of April if you want to know more about the competition follow this link https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/

And we mention 'Willow to Wisdom' a soon to be launched podcast by England Seniors. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We are delighted therefore to have on this episode the founder and tournament director, Frank Spiteri

Frank’s family originate from Malta and since his return he's been a key driving force of Maltese Cricket, not only as the current leading run scorer for Malta in a series of ICC tournaments but also promoting the game and running this hugely popular tournament.

Nine teams are taking part in 2026 including a Canadian team and an Australian team and also present at various points will be Henry Blofeld, Chris Cowdrey and Devon Malcolm

All matches are played on the famous Marsa ground

Malta has a climate which enables cricket to be played pretty much all year round with local summer and winter leagues.

You can find out more about the festival and follow it live using the link below

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England were put in and Jim Phillips and Chris Evans added 183 in 30 overs for the first wicket. 

England made 288/3 and in reply Australia were always behind the rate and finished 15 runs short despite a 115 unbeaten partnership in 13 overs between Gary Budden and Greg Stagg.

The tournament started on the 18th of February and featured  England, USA, India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and a Rest of the World team.

Each team played each other in a round robin format with the top two going through to the final.

Australia won every game in the group stage and the only group match England lost was to Australia.

Unfortunately, the rain did affect some of the games including the penultimate round of group games when New Zealand needed to beat England to have a chance of reaching the final

NZ were 51 for five off 23 overs when the rain came and the match was abandoned

The hosts finished 3rd on the same number of points as England but with a much inferior run rate 

Canada and the USA both won 3 group matches 

India with one win and Sri Lanka with no wins found the going quite tough 

All the results can be found here:

https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/       

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast. 
 
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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Grant also fills us in on ‘Cricket on Ice’ which sounds like some sort of celebrity TV reality show but in actual fact is proper cricket played in St Moritz with our favourite commentator and umpire team involved – Rash and Mel Mahmood.

It's your final chance to win a copy of Roland Butcher's book 'Breaking Barriers - Barbados to England and back’. If you know the answer to the question we set the beginning of the episode then send your answer to podcast@trevorjlee.com

We have a quick look back at the England O60s Lions tour of India and then focus on the fantastic effort by the England O70s who whitewashed their Australian hosts in their own backyard to retain the Silver Ashes and now look forward to defending the O70s World Cup in Christchurch New Zealand.

It's an 8 team tournament featuring England, USA, India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and a Rest of the World team.

Everybody plays everybody in a round robin format with matches every two days starting on the 18th of February - 10am New Zealand time which is 9 pm on the 17th of February here in the UK

The top two teams from the round robin stage meet in the final on March 5th at the Hagley Oval - a ground which hosted its first Test match on Boxing Day 2014 and on day one a certain Brendan McCullum scored 195 off 134 balls v Sri Lanka. 

Will we see a repeat of that kind of innings in the O70s final? 

Here are various links you can use to follow all the action:

https://www.instagram.com/over70sworldcup/  INSTAGRAM

https://www.facebook.com/over70sworldcup/  FACEBOOK

https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/       IMC O70 CWC WEBSITE  

https://www.youtube.com/@Over70sWorldCup-z6p    LIVESTREAMING OF 19 MATCHES

https://www.vcnz.org/  VETERANS CRICKET NEW ZEALAND WEBSITE 

https://live.nvplay.com/nz   LIVESCORING   Go to  Fixtures  IMC O70 Cricket World Cup  

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

So we take this opportunity to have a quick look back over those two years and pick out some of the highlights and memorable moments.

We've had lots and lots of fantastic guests, some amazing contributors, some super people who support and share the podcast, far more listeners than we ever dreamt of and importantly we've made a lot of new friends in the Seniors / Masters Cricket community.

To celebrate the two years of podcasting we have a book written by Roland Butcher with a personal inscription 'to a lucky listener' to give away.

So if you would like to win the copy of Roland's 'Breaking Barriers - Barbados to England and back' book then tune in to the episode for the key question and send your answer to podcast@trevorjlee.com

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this episode we catch up with Northamptonshire's Chris Bowmer as he prepares to be part of the England Lions squad for the tournament. Chris talks about how he only got involved with seniors cricket in 2023 at 60, which is also the number of championship wickets he's taken in the last 3 season. 

How his wicket taking got him a trial in 2024, a match for the Chairman's XI v Australia in 2025 and subsequent matches for the Lions. 

Chris has post-season moved to Durham so will be joining their ranks in 2026. 

For full details of the India tour check out the digital tour programme 

We will keep up to date with the tour which runs from Jan 27th to February 3rd 

At the same time the England O70s will start their tour of Australia and New Zealand 

On our last episode (91) we were joined by England O70s Captain John Evans and Tour Manager Chris Lowe. 

Here is a link to use to follow the O70s World Cup tournament: https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast. 
 
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Kicking off with England O70s defending the Silver Ashes in three ODi's in Australia.  The first match of the tour is on February 1st with the ODI's on the 7th, 11th and 13th.

The squad then travel to Christchurch, New Zealand to defend the O70s World Cup they won in England in 2024. Eight teams begin a round robin competition on February 17th with the top two in the round robin league table playing each in the final at The Hagley Oval on Thursday March 5th.

We are delighted therefore to be joined on this episode by England O70s Captain John Evans and Tour Manager Chris Lowe. 

Here is a link to use to follow the tournament: https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast. 
 
If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorjlee.com or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Not only have they re-branded - previously all their matches were under the banner of the Forty Club - but earlier in the year Scotland Seniors became the 15th country to join the International Masters Cricket organisation. Scotland Seniors covers all ‘Masters’ ages groups under one roof - O40s, O50s, O60s and at some point going forward O70s. 

The Scotland O60s played pre-season matches in April against Lancashire, Yorkshire and Durham/Northumberland. This was followed with matches in May against England and the England Lions and then a memorable full international against Australia at Stirling with final international matches in the Tri-Nations against Wales, England Lions and England - although the latter was cancelled due to adverse weather. 

On a recent episode (87) we had the amazing Ron Hedley talking about his fantastic  cricket tour to the Vatican and the incredible fundraising for prostate cancer awareness which has raised almost £80,000.

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-rons-march-for-prostate-cancer?tk=MTY2NDEzNTYxNjQ2MDkwOGQ3NzE4NjE0NTRkZGQ4ZWViNDRhODE4ODY5ZmY3ZTI5ZGY%3D

And get yourself tested! 

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TP was excited for the O60s tournament skippering his state New South Wales for the first time but unfortunately ripped his hamstring 3 balls in! 

TP gives us insights in both tournaments.

We also touch upon the Silver Ashes between Australia and England taking place at the beginning of February and the O70s World Cup also in Christchurch, New Zealand starting on February 17th. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We are joined by Australia Grey Ashes cricketer Alan 'Muggo' Muggleton. We were hoping that former Australian fast bowler Len Pascoe would also be joining this episode – but unfortunately at the last minute Len couldn't make the recording due to troubles with the Internet connection from where he was holidaying. 

We talk about the Grey Ashes, the Ashes series coming up and Muggo gives us a lowdown on the Australia O60s nationals which have just finished in Wollongong. 

Next up its the Australia O65s Nationals in Christchurch, New Zealand. Follow all the action on the Cricket Australia Masters 60s and 65s Facebook page

On the last episode (87) we had the amazing Ron Hedley talking about his fantastic  cricket tour to the Vatican and the incredible fundraising for prostate cancer awareness which has raised almost £80,000. The next county walk is being hosted by Yorkshire on Wednesday 26th November at Cannon Hall Farm, near Barnsley (10:45am meet).

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-rons-march-for-prostate-cancer?tk=MTY2NDEzNTYxNjQ2MDkwOGQ3NzE4NjE0NTRkZGQ4ZWViNDRhODE4ODY5ZmY3ZTI5ZGY%3D

And get yourself tested! 

Don’t forget its the O60s/70s AGM on December 3rd 

Make sure your county rep has briefed you on all the proposals to be voted on 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

At that point Ron had raised an incredible £32000 for the Bob Willis Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund 

Ron told us that six months later the fundraising walks would finish on his 75th birthday - September 15th 2024 - at Lords 

Well over a year later from that proposed finish the awareness and fundraising continues and Ron has just returned from an amazing cricket tour of the Vatican

We catch up with Ron and discover he’s just as enthusiastic and energised as he was when we first met. Probably more so!

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link

And get yourself tested! 

Don’t forget its the O60s/70s AGM on December 3rd 

Make sure your county rep has briefed you on all the proposals to be voted on 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a text’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this episode Trevor catches up with one of the commentators, Owen Mason, and one of the key people behind the scenes vision mixer Nuala Goodland 

We talk about all the things that the viewers don't see or sometimes don't always appreciate that go on to bring this excellent coverage to everyone.

It is very clear that both Owen and Nuala are very passionate about what they do.

They are keen to further their careers in sports broadcasting both in front of and behind the cameras.

If you have contacts in the sports broadcasting sector, then please check out and pass on their details. 

Here are their LinkedIn profiles with contact details: 

Owen Mason  Nuala Goodlad 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

I was lucky enough to play for the Heartaches against Falmouth on the Thursday and then against them for my long-standing club side Mullion on the Friday.

During the Friday match I caught up with Tim and he talked about his love of cricket, how he got started playing cricket, and how he sees cricket moving forward.

We have several guests lined up for the months ahead. If you have an idea for someone who would make a great guest please do let us know via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

So this is our review of the 2025 O60s and O70s cricket season.

We look back on some fantastic batting, bowling and fielding achievements and congratulate those who top the charts 

We will continue with the Silver Stumps podcast during the autumn and winter with a series of guests lined up so that we can produce an episode roughly every two weeks

Thank you so much to everyone of you who has supported the podcast, commented on it, shared it, sent us information, etc…

We are enormously grateful for that

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Unfortunately the weather intervened and only three of the six matches took place.

So we look at what happened between England and the England Lions, Scotland and Wales and then the final match to beat the weather which was England Lions versus Scotland

You can find the scorecards here:

England v England Lions

Scotland v Wales

Scotland v England Lions

Next week we will be doing our review of the season across the O60s and O70s championship

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We cover them all 

Along with the two O70s finals that were played on Thursday Sept 4th. Unfortunately the O70s Cup final between Oxfordshire and Kent on Thursday Sept 11th was abandoned so the trophy is shared

And what about our prediction competition? 

Grant and Trevor each predicted a winner for all 11 O60s and O70s finals - so who won? Did Trevor retain the trophy or did Grant make it 1-1 in the series? 

It was a tight one that finished 6-5 - tune in to find out who won 

Next week its the Tri-Nations - follow the links on the England, Wales and Scotland Facebook pages for scorecards and links to live stream coverage 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

A number of the O60s finals scheduled for Tuesday Sept 2nd were postponed until Tuesday Sept 9th

We are recording on Wednesday Sept 3rd as Trevor is away from early on the 4th. We cover the O60s finals that survived plus the re-arranged O70s semi-finals that happened on Sunday August 31st

We will round all the delayed O60s finals and the O70s finals in our next episode on Friday Sept 12th 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

All 16 semi-finals in the various O60s competitions were completed 

We round up the action and look ahead to the 8 finals which all take place on Tuesday September 2nd 

On Thursday the weather intervened and only 2 of the 6 scheduled semi-finals in the O70s competition were completed 

Those that didn’t get played will play on Sunday August 31st with the finals on Thursday September 4th

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We cover all the matches and look forward to next week's semi-finals of which there will be eight in the O60s competitions and three in the O70s competitions

Plus we congratulate Kent who have secured the O70s division two championship, the second competition to be concluded after Essex were announced as champions of the O60s division four competition a couple of weeks ago

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

You will hear short conversations with :

Dave Entwistle - President Eastnor Cricket Club

Jason Caunt - England Lions captain 

Ivor Richards - Head of the Broadcast team that have covered almost all the International matches this summer 

Plus England players Kevin Watson and Razi Ahmed 

You can contact Ivor via: Ivor@bba.media and www.bba.media 

All the England v USA results are here: https://englandseniors.play-cricket.com/home

You can still buy the Graham Thorpe headband at:  https://shop.mind.org.uk/products/thorpey-s-headband

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We cover all the matches across the Cup, Vase and Bowl competitions as well as action in the O70s Bowl and group matches 

We also cover the final 4 matches of the USA tour and reflect on what both sides have learnt

A shout to the USA team who donated $2000 to Ron Hedley’s fundraising 

And we mention the county player survey - please do fill yours in, it will only take a few minutes 

Trevor was on tour during the week at the USA matches so his recordings will form a special bonus episode early next week 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

And all the England v USA results here: https://englandseniors.play-cricket.com/home

You can still buy the Graham Thorpe headband at:  https://shop.mind.org.uk/products/thorpey-s-headband

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We took the opportunity to record an episode in which they reflect on the tour and recall some of the best non-cricketing bits including the places they've visited, the socials they've enjoyed and the people they've met.

Tracy also shares what it is like to be a WAG (Wives and Girlfriends) on tour - particularly when not knowing prior to the tour any of the other WAG's.

Tony played in every one of the five ODIs but also was the chief media correspondent for the tour, whilst Tracy took hundreds if not thousands of photographs so during their time here in Truro I encouraged them to turn it all into a book because a tour like this needs a book!

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Trevor recorded as short seven minute piece with Roland during the third England versus Australia ODI at Thame on July 18th. 

Roland talks about his career and new book: Breaking Barriers - Barbados to England ….and back - you can find it here: https://www.rolandbutcher.co.uk

For many of the 60s divisions this was a week off between the end of the group matches and the start of the knockout stages, with the exception of two Bowl prelim matches in Div 1 and the usual league matches in Div 4. 

In the O70s Div 1 it was the final week of league matches with Div 2 and Div 3 as normal.

Last week Grant talked about the Graham Thorpe headband he is sporting in the thumbnail for that episode

This is where you can buy them: https://shop.mind.org.uk/products/thorpey-s-headband

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

First up USA O60s captain for the tour of England Ravi Suri and then England Lions manager Paul Gelder. 

We caught up with Ravi on Zoom a week before the tour whist Trevor caught up with Paul at the recent Lions match at Apperley. 

The USA play six matches starting on Wednesday August 6th - 3 against the England ODI team and 3 against the England Lions - all packed into just nine days. 

The scorecards for all those matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube for live coverage

Keep up with all the USA O60s news via their Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/masterscricketusa

and their website: https://www.masterscricketusa.com/ 

England Team details when they ar e announced  can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We cover all the matches and look briefly at the draws in the 60s for the Cup, Vase and Bowl competitions across the top three divisions

Grant talks at the beginning about the Graham Thorp headband he is sporting in the thumbnail for this episode

This is where you can buy them: https://shop.mind.org.uk/products/thorpey-s-headband

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

England batted first for the first time in the series and made 269. Then it rained, for a long time. Finally the Australian innings got underway with a DLS target of 194 in 26 overs. 

At 7/2 the Aussies were in trouble but man of the series Darren Smith, who had cancelled his flight home because of the rain delay, strode in and made 97. 

It came down to 7 needed off the last over and Kev Watson took wickets with the first two balls. 3 were needed off the ball and two made - so a tie! 

Plus we round up all the matches played across the O70s 3 Divisions on Thursday July 24th and we catch up with Ron Hedley. 

The scorecard for the 5th ODI can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube 

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review the match and look forward to the decider at Royal Ascot CC on Thursday (July 24th) 

Plus we round up all the matches played across the O60s 4 Divisions on Tuesday July 22nd 

The scorecards for the Grey Ashes matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube for live coverage at Royal Ascot on Thursday

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We are a couple of days later than usual as Trevor was away watching the England Lions v Wales 2nds and the 3rd ODI between England and Australia.

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Trevor was at Thame for the 3rd ODI and grabbed interviews with Aussie Skipper Peter Judd, opener Doug Murphy, WAG Dee and spin bowler and huge friend of the show Tony Panecasio.

Still all to play for in the best of 5 series and you can follow the 4th and 5th ODI’s action live on You Tube via  England Seniors You Tube 

Live scorecards for all the ODI's can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review the match plus the other matches this week featuring a Midlands Xi v Australia and the 3rd match between England Lions and Australia

The scorecards for all those matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube for live coverage

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

Plus we round all the action in the O60s and O70s county championship as most competitions head into the last three weeks of group matches 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review the match and the crucial period when England sitting comfortable at 106/0 collapsed to 130/6. We also look ahead to the 2nd ODI on Monday July 7th.

We discuss the narrow defeat for the England Lions v Australia plus the Scotland v Australia match played on July 2nd as well as our usual round up of the O60s and O70s county championships. 

And while we record a really tight finish was building up between Australia and the England Lions in their second game. 

Scorecard here: England Seniors Play Cricket

Below are all the places to follow the Grey Ashes action including live coverage on YouTube with commentary

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube for live coverage

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The Grey Ashes series is best of five spread over four weeks with the final match, the fifth ODI on the 24th of July at Royal Ascot Cricket club 

Australia regained the Grey Ashes at the end of 2024 with a 3 - 2 win on home ground so England will be very keen to win back the Grey Ashes.

Below are all the places to follow the action including live coverage on YouTube with commentaryThe scorecards for all those matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Here’s the link to the England Seniors You Tube for live coverage

Keep up with all the Australia O60s news via their Facebook page just for this tour: ‘Defence of the Ashes’ 

England Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We discuss what we think the England selectors might have learnt from this series.

Scorecards here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

Grant wears his Chair of Selectors hat and picks his England team for the first Grey Ashes ODI versus Australia which will be at Littleborough Cricket club on Monday, June 30th

Do you agree with his selection? 

In the Seniors County Championship there was an unusual dismissal this week.

In the O60s South West Div 1 game between Gloucestershire and Dorset a batter was given out for obstruction.

Obstruction now covers not just obstructing the field but also handling the ball, and our understanding is that in this particular case it was handling the ball that the batter was given out for.

Law 37.4 clearly states that if you handle the ball without prior permission from the fielding side and they then appeal the umpire has to give you out, unless of course the fielding side withdraw the appeal.

The incident happened at a crucial moment in the game.

Thanks to Phil Trayner we give a shout out to several players from Surrey who have reached 200 matches in county seniors cricket.

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for all England Seniors matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We give a shout out to several players from Bedfordshire who have reached 200 matches in county seniors cricket

And to Chris Evans from Surrey who recently scored his 100th 100 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Team details for England Lions and England ODI's teams v West Indies can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for all those matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We are delighted to be joined in this bonus episode by Roy Singh

Roy is a the wicketkeeper for the West Indies O60s plus he’s the Secretary for the Cricket West Indies Masters Association 

We talk about the structure and history of West Indies Masters cricket before delving into the O60s squad that will be in action

You can follow the matches on You Tube and via  England Seniors Play Cricket 

England team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Our star cameo guest this week is Wales scorer Judith Tucker. Regular listeners will know that what seems like several years ago (given how often he mentions it) Grant had to retire with an injury v Wales and in the scorebook he was listed as 'Retired Out' which he disputed! I caught up with Judith during the Cornwall v Wales match this week to revisit that decision!

Grant and I spent our episode prep time this week eagerly awaiting news of the England and England Lions squads to face the West Indies - mainly to see if the selectors agreed with the squads we picked! 

Team details can be found here:  England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for the England matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The O70s had a full programme this week which we cover.

With so little O60s Cricket to report on we focused our attention on the England O60s matches and our thoughts on what the selectors will have learnt from the games between England and Wales, England and Scotland and England Lions and Scotland as they look ahead to the West Indies series starting on June 16th. 

Have they settled on an opening pair? How many ‘seamers’ will get selected? Who will be first choice keeper? Will it be time to say goodbye to some of the stalwarts? 

We followed the matches where possible on You Tube and we reflect on what we saw. 

The scorecards for all those matches can be found here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And that’s how a lot of matches were this week! 

Come on folks we need some edge of the seat finishes to fill the grounds! 

We’re still keen to know about female players who have played in the O60s or O70s county championship competitions and if any brothers are currently playing either for the same or different counties

Whilst we are recoding England are playing Wales in the first international match of the summer in Newport - scorecard here  

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

The scorecards for England matches, including the O60s trial matches, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Plus John Evans looks ahead to the O70s England Trials in June in readiness for defending the Silver Ashes and the O70s World Cup at the start of 2026

Chris Dennis is looking for someone to replace him on the National back of house team

Paul Dawkins tells how he got Cornwall O70s underway

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

The scorecards for England matches, including the O60s trial matches, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We pick out the highlights of what happened and we look at how the England O60s two trial matches went

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

The scorecards for England matches, including the O60s trial matches, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk 

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review what happened including the O60s Div 2 Cup Final carried over from 2024 between Wales and Oxfordshire.

One week in and we’ve already seen some incredible performances including in O60s Div 1 North a match featuring two massive hundreds and almost 650 runs plus in Div 1 South two five-fors. We're had a player going from a combined 0-84 in 2024 to a match winning 6-43 in the first game of 2025. 

We've had matches won and lost on the last ball, collapses and revivals, a couple of hit wickets and the first matches as a county championship for the O70s Div 3. 

We've had glorious weather, scones with jam first, scones with cream first and four all run fours in one innings. 

What a fantastic start to 2025! 

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We begin the episode with a little look back on what happened in 2024 and we review two carried over finals that have been played this week - the O60s 1st XI Vase Final and the O60s 2nd XI Bowl Final

In our look ahead to 2025 season we remind ourselves of any changes that have been made to both the O60s and O70s competitions and then we pick up on a couple of things that we are both particularly interested in for this season before finishing off with a quick look ahead to the international calendar for the summer of 2025

You can find all the fixtures for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Eight teams took part in this event which has been going since 2018 and not only provides a fantastic opportunity to play pre-season warm weather cricket but also raises not insignificant money for local charities and this year that included Ron Hedley's prostate cancer awareness walk fund as Ron organised a walk during the event.

Aidan Dennis organised the Surrey team that took part and Aidan kindly came on the podcast to tell us all about the tournament and make us wish that we had been there!

The eight teams were divided into two groups of four who all played each other and then the top two teams in both groups played in the final the next two in the third and fourth place match etc…

The 30 overs a side matches were played on a synthetic wicket with two matches a day at the same ground. Batters had to retire after 50 balls.

It does sound like a lot of fun and included an excursion to the area known as the Three Cities and special guests Henry Blofeld and John Emburey.

The teams taking part were Norfolk and Suffolk combined, Cheshire, Essex and Buckinghamshire in group A

And in group B Sussex, sorry Kent and Bedfordshire combined and an Australian team known as the Kangaroos.

More info here: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeCricketLegends

Our next episode, which will be recorded on Friday April 26th, will be a preview of the season ahead.

If you would like to be mentioned then send us a two or three paragraph email about how you see the season ahead or better still record a one minute audio clip which we can edit into the episode. You can record on your phone and email the clip to us at podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk - we need them no later than Thursday April 25th.

You can find all the fixtures for the O60s and O70s 2025 County Championship here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We talk to Mike about the tournament which involved playing six matches in eight days and how to manage that workload when most players are used to playing only once or twice a week. 

We also discuss the idea of Wales O60s splitting into two 1st XI teams. An idea that came from the league rather from Wales. 

Plus we look ahead to the 2025 season with Wales competing in the tough South West regional group as well as playing England at Newport on May 23rd and finishing the season with the tri-nations competition. Wales are also hoping they might get a game against the touring Australians. 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Paul makes a welcome return to the podcast. Since we first talked in April 2024 Paul has led Sussex to the County Championship Division Two Championship and the T20 Blast Finals day.

We catch up with Paul on his ambitions for Sussex in 2025, his thoughts on how to re-organise the county competitions, especially given the money going into the county game on the back of the Hundred franchise sale revenues. 

Paul also shares some coaching tips for O60s/070s cricketers, particularly around keeping the game simple and for players to enjoy the parts of the game they are best at. 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And now England O60s trialist! 

We enjoyed talking to Darryl about the forthcoming trial matches, his work as a cricket coach, seniors cricket generally and not forgetting the ball he trapped Grant with lbw in 2024. Grant is still waiting for the DRS review to come through! 

If you enjoy the show please do tell others about it. 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Tony had combined figures across the World Cup semi-final and final of 10-45 with his 4-32 in the final including a couple of stunning caught and bowled's. He won the trophy for most wickets at the 2024 O60s World Cup.

In the Grey Ashes Tony took 10 wickets in the series bowling a full compliment of 9 overs in 4 of the 5 matches including 2 when he wasn’t in the batting XI.

We talk about both the World Cup and the Grey Ashes with Tony or TP as he is widely known. 

Tony tells us how his Australia O60s adventure began with an out of the blue call in November 2023 from selector Eric Higgins.

We also talk about Australia's O60s forthcoming tour to New Zealand and the changes to their squad for that. We also look ahead to Australia being back in England between June 24th and July 25th when once again the Grey Ashes will be at stake. 

Thank you to everyone who provides feedback. If you use the 'send us a text' option at the bottom of these notes don't forget in your message to tell us who you are. 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Thank you to all our listeners and guests who made our first '50' such an enjoyable experience. We're taking fresh guard and looking to build on this foundation. 

In this 50th episode we talk about some of the highlights of a just over a year of podcasting. 

Episode one went out on February 4th 2024 which was a short introductory episode to get us onto all the various podcast apps and platforms.

Four days later we had our first proper episode with then England over 60s captain Richard Merriman previewing the forthcoming over 60s World Cup in Chennai.

In episode six the wonderful Ron Hedley came on and talked about the amazing walks he was organising to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer - £55k + £7k gift aid so far. Ron was followed by Lamby and Farby. 

Sybil Ruscoe reflected on her time as the first female cricket presenter when Channel 4 won the rights to broadcast England Test Cricket in 1999

Chris Lowe popped up to tell us about the over 70s World Cup and three weeks later, John Evans the England over 70s skipper came on to tell us about how England had won the O70s World Cup. 

We were thinking that we might struggle for content once the domestic season had finished but the O60s Grey Ashes in Australia gave us lots to talk about.

Immediately after Christmas Rash and Mel Mahmood came on to talk about their experience of being Ashes scorer and state game umpire respectively for the Grey Ashes. We kicked off 2025 with Chris 'Noddy' Dearden followed by Paolo Iorio who offered some great tips for 60+ cricketers for their winter fitness preparations.

We got to 49 with Scotland Over 60s captain Clark McConnachie talking about the plans and ambitions for Scotland Seniors Cricket.

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this episode we talk to Clark about what's going on domestically as well as internationally for Scotland senior cricketers.

Clark explains how for many years Scotland Over 60s and 70s have been under the banner of the Scotland Forty Club District but that all changed in the autumn when Scotland Seniors was set up to cover the current range of international age groups for Seniors Cricket: Over 40s, Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 70s.

Clark explains how Scotland are currently preparing their application to be part of the International Masters Cricket organisation which if successful would then enable them to enter competitions such as the 2026 Over 60s World Cup in Canada. 

Clark also talks about the O60s international matches that Scotland have played in the last couple of years particularly the tri-nations tournament which involved England, England Lions and Wales. Some of the players including Clark did get international level experience by being part of the Rest of the World team at the 2024 O60s World Cup in Chennai.

Being part of the O60s England and Wales County championship is something on the future radar and this season Scotland O60s will be playing friendlies against the northern based England counties on a mini tour at the start of the season. 

You can follow the development of Scotland Seniors via their Facebook page. 

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast. 

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We kick off getting an update from Chris on what’s happening with England O70s as they look ahead to the next O70s World Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand in March 2026.

England O70s are planning a 16 day tour of Australia immediately prior to the World Cup which includes three ODI’s v Australia.

On the website front the new look site includes a big design refresh and the opportunity for easier navigation and more information

It’s still early days but if anyone spots anything that need updating or amending then please direct that to your county rep who will forward it

We mention England O60s nominations which close on Friday January 24th - details here

And the England Lions Team Manager role, applications for which close on Friday January 31st - details here

Next up we have new O60s/70s championship competition Chair Dave Murphy who’s going to talk about his role as Chair and confirm any changes to the O60s/O70s championship competition structures. 

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We talk to Paolo about the role of an osteopath and then Paolo offers up lots of tips and advice for O60s and O70s cricketers who are beginning to think about the season ahead and their fitness / mobility.

Paolo’s advice revolves around consistency in terms of a daily routine that might involve some strength and conditioning, some flexibility work and some sort of cardio vascular activity which could be anything from brisk walking to cycling to swimming to running.

Paolo emphasises that the key is doing this on a regular basis rather than just occasionally.

We talk about the benefits if you team up with a buddy or create a small Cricket community keen to improve their fitness and well being.

One community to consider is the parkrun community.

Parkrun happens at 1300 locations across the UK every Saturday morning at 9 am, so no matter where you are there's a very good chance a parkrun is close by. 

Use this link to register and then you will receive a barcode which you can download on your phone or print out and take with you and that will mean every time you take part you will receive lots of data which you can then use, to see and observe your fitness improvement

All parkruns are 5km. You can start off by walking, progressing to run walking and then all in running

If you want to know more about Paolo then follow this link to his website

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We begin by establishing why Chris is known to many people in the cricket world as ‘Noddy’ and then talk about his early days playing for Littleborough in the Central Lancashire League rubbing shoulders with teammates who included Sir Garfield Sobers and Joel Garner

Chris has had an illustrious Lancashire Seniors cricket career representing the county’s O50s/60s in excess of 130 times, scoring lots of runs and taking many wickets.

Chris made his debut for England O60s in 2019 and was part of the squad for the O60s World Cup in Chennai in the early part of 2024.

Struggling with an Achilles injury he missed out on the 2024 summer series against Pakistan and the winter tour to Australia but he's keen to return to full fitness and as a consequence the England squad.

In the next episode we talk about fitness for O60s /O70s cricketers with England O60s Osteopath Paolo Iorio

In future episodes we’ll be covering the new O60s/70s website, the competition structures (when all are known) for 2025 and we’ll be monitoring the NZ v Australia O60s series in March with the help of friend of the show Tony Panecasio. Lots to look forward to! 

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the top of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of Over 60s and Over 70s cricket.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Rash was the man on the microphone keeping all of us who tuned into the live YouTube feed in the early hours entertained as well as informed.

Mel was one of the two England umpires on the tour and officiated some of the state games which the England team used as warmup and mid ODI matches.

We had great fun talking to Rush and Mel as they reflected on their fabulous experience including one or two thoughts about the learning that the England team can bring back as they plan for a return of the Australians as well as the West Indies and the USA in the English summer of 2025

We will be back in 2025 with our first episode scheduled for January 10th when Trevor will be using his new found knowledge as a qualified coach in running fitness to share some thoughts and ideas for Over 60s and Over 70s cricketers years as they prepare themselves fitness wise for there 2025 season

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the top of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60 Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s cricket.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The series thus finished 3-2 to Australia 

We review both matches and give our perspective on the entire series and where we believe the differences between the two sides were

We also announce our ‘Man of the Series’ and ‘Champagne Moments’ 

We wrap up this episode with a thank you to all 16 guests who have appeared on the show throughout 2024

One more episode to come before the end of 2024
 
 Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the top of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages. 

Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60 Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s cricket.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket
 
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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Grant shares a league structure idea developed by Northants O50s scorer and podcast listener Nathan Armstrong.

Trevor has his own, possibly radical thoughts, focusing on speeding up matches whilst extending the phase 2 Cup stage from 12 to 16 teams. 

Plus we talk pink balls - especially for those of us who are colour blind 

What are your thoughts on 2025? 

O60s, O70s - all divisions. 

Let us know and we’ll mention them in an episode before the December 4th AGM 

Please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the top of these notes - please include your name as we can’t reply to the text messages. 

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We talk about their participation in the 2022 and 2024 O60s World Cup tournaments, their upcoming 10th anniversary tournament in Dubai and 2025 planned tours of New Zealand and Zimbabwe 

You can find your more at https://restoftheworld.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We talk about this year’s O60s Cup final in which Yorkshire lost to Lancashire, the Tri-Nations, Kev’s thoughts on Phase 2, plans for Yorkshire for 2025 and how he is preparing and looking forward to the England O60s trip to Australia in November and December for the Grey Ashes. 

We also mention the Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed on Kent’s Howard Smith. You can read more about that here.

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We also pay tribute to the fantastic work that Ron Hedley from Buckinghamshire has done raising almost £50,000 for prostate cancer awareness culminating in a grand finale at Lords on his 75th birthday – September 15, 2024

We also reveal our own Over 60s dream teams for 2024.

The criteria was that we either had to have played against the players we selected this season or witnessed them playing against our county when we weren't able to play. We've had a lot of fun putting these teams together and who knows maybe they'll compete against each other at some point!

The question is did you make one off our teams? One player made both. We didn’t know each others teams until we revealed them during the recording. 

Coming up in the next episode we have Yorkshire over 60s captain and England Ashes tourist Kevin Watson

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

But no-one told the weather!

Of the 9 finals 4 will now be played at the start of the 2025 season, 2 were decided by DLS and 3 were completed.

Congratulations to all the winners - as well as Essex who won the O60s 4th Division and Hertfordshire who are champions of the O70s 2nd XI competition. 

Next week we will be covering the O60s Tri-Nations competition featuring Scotland, Wales, England and England Lions (is that the Lions team Freddie Flintoff is coaching?) 

The domestic season has now finished but we’ve got a packed autumn programme of guests lined up for you. 

We will also be sharing our own teams of the year - caveat: we can’t be in it, our team mates can’t be in it and the players we select we must have either played against or seen live in action in 2024. 

Will you make our teams? 

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.
 
 Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In the over 60s it's been semi-final week for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XI’s and the penultimate week of group matches for the 4th XI’s. 

In the over 70s it's been the final of the 1st XI Vase and Bowl competitions and the penultimate week of group matches for the 2nd XI’s. 

We review all the action and then look forward to the final week which sees eight finals in the over 60s competition and the final of the over 70s 1st XI Cup competition

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.
 
 Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And who were the victors in the 3rd XI Cup and Vase quarter finals? 

Plus who’s looking good to win the 4th XI comp with 2 rounds to go? 

And in the O70s 1st XI who were victorious in the Cup, Vase and Bowl semi-finals? 

And who’s looking good to triumph in the O70s 2nd XI competition with two rounds to go? 

We cover all the O60s and O70s matches played on Tuesday August 25th and 27th. 

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.
 
 Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In the O60s 2nd XI phase 2 it was  round 4 of 5 this week in the Cup, Vase and Bowl groups and again lots of places up for grabs in the semis going in to next week's final phase 2 matches. 

So what are your thoughts on phase 2? Use the 'send us a text message' button or drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk to let us know. 

O60s Div 3 Cup and Vase quarter finals start next week.

O60s Div 4 has a three more rounds to go with the league positions to decide the winners.

In the O70s Div 1 this week it was the quarter finals of the Cup, Vase and Bowl with the top match in the Cup being the repeat of last year's final where Gloucestershire beat Surrey. Not this time though with Surrey winning so the holders are out. 

In the O70s Div 2 the league structure continues for three more weeks.

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.
 
Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In the O60s 1st XI phase 2 its round 6 of 8 in the Cup, Vase and Bowl groups so the semi final places now very much up for grabs

In the O60s 2nd XI phase 2 its round 3 of 5 in the Cup, Vase and Bowl groups

O60s Div 3 haș finished so we now know the line up for the Cup and Vase quarter finals

O60s Div 4 has a few more rounds to go with the league positions to decide the winners

In the O70s Div 1 the quarter finals of the Cup, Vase and Bowl all start on August 22nd with the stand out match in the cup being between last year’s finalists Gloucestershire and Surrey.

In the O70s Div 2 the league structure continues for a few more weeks.

 If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.
 
 Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

John shares with us what it was like to be the England captain particularly during the final against Australia, a team that England had lost to in the group stages.

Grant was at the final at Wormsley as a spectator so was able to witness first hand England's terrific victory.

You can get all the stats and scorecards and everything else about the over 70s World Cup tournament:

 Over 70s World Cup Play Cricket Site
 
If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

 Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The competing nations are Australia, New Zealand, Wales, Sri Lanka, Canada, India and England.

You can find the fixtures here :  Over 70s Cricket World Cup Fixtures

And details of the England squad here :  England Over 70s Cricket World Cup Squad

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Chris looks ahead to the tournament which features seven nations beginning a round robin tournament on Sunday July 28th with after six matches each the top 2 going into the final at the Wormsley cricket ground on Sunday August 11th.

The competing nations are Australia, New Zealand, Wales, Sri Lanka, Canada, India and England

You can find the fixtures here :  Over 70s World Cup Fixtures

And details of the England squad here :  England Over 70s World Cup Squad

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review the first 4 matches along with all the action in this week’s over 60s and over 70s national county cricket competition.

This is week two for the over 60s 1st XI phase 2 competition and next week is the final replay week for the over 60s 2nd XI competition. We take a look at all the matches played this week. 

We also cover the over 60s 3rd and 4th XI action and all the details of what happened in the two divisions of the over 70s competition.

We've tried to give a shout out to as many people as possible who have done great things with bat and ball this week.

On next week’s show, which is going out on July 26th, we focus on the over 70s World Cup which starts on Sunday, July 28th and features seven international sides playing each other in a group stage competition with the top two going through to the final on Sunday, August 11th

The seven teams are: Australia, New Zealand, Wales, Sri Lanka, Canada, India and England

England over 70s team manager and co- World Cup organiser Chris Lowe will talk us through the competition, structure and expectations for the England team itself

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Sybil is a journalist and broadcaster and was the first woman to present cricket on British terrestrial TV with the BAFTA and RTS award-winning C4 Cricket and C4 Cricket Roadshow. She interviewed scores of cricketers, from Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Colin Cowdrey and Sir Vivian Richards to Sir Curtly Ambrose, Steve Waugh and Sachin Tendulkar.

Sybil was a launch presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live, where she presented programmes from Lord’s and Edgbaston. She was co-presenter on the Simon Mayo Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 and presented the legendary Top of the Pops. More recently, she’s presented Farming Today on BBC Radio 4.

Sybil is a trustee of the Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation and during the show talks about GRACE:

Good manners and respect on and off the field
Racism has no place in Gloucestershire Cricket
All are welcome - Gloucestershire Cricket for all
Communication - we listen to what you have to say
Equity for all - across our: clubs, leagues and communities

Gloucestershire are also driving and encouraging walking cricket 

And they have an active 'Get into Cricket' volunteer programme 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

This series will be a big challenge for Richard and his team as they come up against opposition containing former international and first-class players led by Saleem Malik who played 386 international matches, including 103 Test matches, for Pakistan

Pakistan were the inaugural winners of the O60s World Cup in 2022 but unfortunately visa issues meant they couldn’t defend the trophy earlier this year when Australia beat England in the final

We talk with Richard about the make up of the squad, what he was looking for from new players and if you haven’t made the squad what you continue to need to do to get on the radar

Here are the fixtures:

Schedule

First ODI – July 8th, Bradford Park Avenue CC

Second ODI – July 12th, Oakamoor CC

Third ODI – July 15th, Smethwick CC

Fourth ODI – July 17th, Southport & Birkdale CC

Fifth ODI – July 19th, Littleborough CC

All games start at 1pm.

And the England squad: Steve Aston (Staffordshire), Tony Birbeck (Durham), John Butterworth (Kent), Jason Caunt (Derbyshire), Phil Deakin (Lancashire), Chris Dearden (Lancashire), Montie Douglas (Lincolnshire), Paul Garlick (Hampshire), Nick Gargaro (Hampshire), Nick Gaywood (Yorkshire), Edward Gordon Lennox (Vice-Captain, Gloucestershire), Mel Hussain, Richard Merriman (Captain, Derbyshire), Nigel Moore (Warwickshire), Mike Palmer (Warwickshire), Jim Phillips (Kent), Paul Radage (Cheshire), Simon Routh (Kent), Lee Selfe (Bedfordshire), Kevin Watson (Yorkshire), Marcus Young (Essex).

Paul Bradley (Team Manager), Dave Fisher (Scorer), Allen Murray (Scorer), Paolo Iorio (Osteopath), Rash Mahmood (Commentator).

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We review the matches played across the various O60s and O70 divisions on June 25th and 27th.

It's replay week on July 2nd in the O60s Div 1 - can Surrey make the top 2 or will their defence of the title end here? They've got no game on replay week so will be relying on others. 

Wales smash 409/5 in O60s div 1 - highest of the season so far we think. Anyone know the all time record team score in 60s/70s? We also noted in the pro game Louis Kimber taking 43 off an Ollie Robinson over - anyone know the most runs scored in an over in the O60s and O70s comps? 

Chris Lailey of Gloucs made 192 not out in 60s Div 1 - highest individual score we think this year and Michael Shelvey took 6 for 6 - the last 6 to fall as he was 5th bowler - for Kent v Herts in O60s Div 4 - we think the first 6 wicket haul of the season. 

Please drop us a note to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk if you know the answers to our questions or if you have a nomination for catch of the season. 

Next week's episode - out on July 5th - features England O60s captain Richard Merriman looking ahead to the 5 match ODI series v Pakistan which starts on July 8th and we will preview phase 2 of the 60s Div 1 competition which starts on July 9th.

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

And it would be great if you left the show a rating / review - this is easily done via your podcast app and would be much appreciated.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We do a fairly rapid walk-through of what’s happened picking out some individual and team highlights and we cover the one sided England v Wales O60s international played on June 12th. Scorecard here  

In the previous episode we mentioned Stephen 'Ned' Kelly who has now reached 150 matches. We had great responses from others who have played considerably more matches across the 50s/60s/70s.

Bill Munday got in touch and he reckons he’s played 263 matches and is still playing twice a week for Berkshire in the 60s and 70s competitions as he approaches 77.

Richard Owen was part of the Derbyshire O50s team that won the ECB competition in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and including 12 games he played for England he is at 244 matches.

But then up popped Joe Perry from Norfolk who provided a list of 12 players who have played 150 games or more for Norfolk topped out by Martin Pearse with 387 matches.

If you know people in your county who played 200+ games then let us know and we will give them a shout out.

We are also keen to find out whether the 19 sixes that Devon O60s 1st XI plundered against Wiltshire is a competition record and indeed whether the 13 struck by Steve Luffman is an individual record.

If you’d like to contact us then you can do so now by text message – you will see when you find the podcast episode on your podcast app an opportunity to press a button that says ‘Send us a text message’.

And don’t forget to send us a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The O70s World Cup is taking place in England starting on July 28th - details of the tournament and the England squad here: O70s World Cup 2024 – we will be having representatives from England Over 70s on the podcast nearer the time of the tournament.

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Once again during the County championship week a number of matches were either cancelled or abandoned but we do review the ones that took place across the four divisions of the Over 60s County Cricket Championship on May 21st and across the two divisions of  the  Over 70s County Cricket Championship on May 23rd.

Please do share this podcast with your Over 60s and Over 70s cricket teammates and friends.

If someone in your team achieves a particular milestone which could be their 50th game, their 50th wicket, their 1000 run etc…please do let us know and we will give them a shout out.  Please send the details to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

And don’t forget to send as a comedy moment either in writing or on a voicemail clip and send them to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

The O70s World Cup is taking place in England starting on July 28th - details of the tournament and the England squad here: O70s World Cup 2024 – we will be having representatives from England Over 70s on the podcast nearer the time of the tournament.

Here is the link the O60s / O70s Play Cricket site: O60s / O70s Play Cricket and you can keep up to date with all the fixtures and results for England Seniors from the 40+ side through to the O70s here: England Seniors Play Cricket 

We are always on the look out for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

We are looking for the comedy moment each week so please do send your suggestions to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk  along with details and anyone who you think deserves a shout out on the podcast for a particular bowling, batting or fielding performance

We are also looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The lads pick out some highlights from all divisions across both competitions name checking those who do well and maybe not so well!

Are you mentioned? 

Tune in to find out! 

Check out all the results on the O60s/O70s Play Cricket pages 

And here's the link to O60s/O70s website 

We are looking for the comedy moment each week so please do send your suggestions to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk  along with details and anyone who you think deserves a shout out on the podcast for a particular bowling, batting or fielding performance

We are also looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or share an idea or contribution please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will be there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Top bowler of the week was Lincolnshire’s Roy Tilley with 5-41  and top batter was England captain Richard Merriman from Derbyshire  who made the highest score of the season so far with 123 not out.

We mention in the episode the England Internationals Past and Present  Dinner which will be on Friday 27th September at Edgbaston and is for all 60+ & 70+ past and present England Internationals - book your spot via Geoff Beale - bealeg3@gmail.com

We are looking for the comedy moment each week so please do send your suggestions to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk  along with details and anyone who you think deserves a shout out on the podcast for a particular bowling, batting or fielding performance

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

A number of games were cancelled and have been  rearranged for the replay date of July 2nd

There were no matches played in the North and Midlands groups with Essex winning the only matching the East group and Sussex the only match in the South-East group. 

All three matches were concluded in the South East Midlands group with wins for Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire

In the South-West group the big Match of the Day between Wales and Gloucestershire was cancelled and in the other games there were wins for Devon and Somerset

Top bowler of the week was Essex’s Mel Hussain with 4-19 and top batter was Martyn Ford from Sussex who made the league’s first century of 2024 with 101

We are looking for the comedy moment each week so please do send your suggestions to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk  along with details and anyone who you think deserves a shout out on the podcast for a particular bowling, batting or fielding performance

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Mark also talks about captaincy and how much enjoys it and the challenge of integrating new players into a championship winning team and ensuring that there is a pathway to the first team from the four over 60s championship sides that Surrey run and fifth team that they are launching in 2024.

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Here’s a summary of the formats:

O60s 1st XI : 33 teams in 6 groups (it was 5 in 2023) - North (6 teams) - East (5), Midlands (5), South East (5), South East Midlands (6) and SouthWest (6).

The top 2 teams in each group progress in the Championship Cup phase 2 league which will be geographically divided so the 6 teams qualifying from the North, East and Midlands will be in Group A and the 6 teams from the other 3 regions in Group B

The six teams will play each other home and away but teams won’t play against the same team that was in their original group, which means there will be eight matches in this phase 2 group stage

The top two then in each of the groups qualify for the semifinals with the winner of group A playing the runner-up of group B and vice versa

An identical structure will apply to those finishing third and fourth in each of the six groups who will qualify for the Vase tournament with those finishing fifth and sixth, which will be 19 is in total, going into the Bowl tournament

A similar structure will be happening for the O60s 2nd XI competition although in phase 1 with 30 teams there will be five groups of six

The top two in each group go through into phase 2 league, with one group featuring three winners and two runners-up and the other group featuring two winners and three runners-up – the decision about replacing what group will be determined when the first phase is finished and geography taken into account

In phase 2 teams will play four matches so once each against the teams in their phase 2 group with each county playing 2 home games and 2 away games

The identical structure applies to those finishing third and fourth who will go into the O60s 2nd XI Vase competition and those finishing fifth and sixth who will go into the O60s 2nd XI Bowl competition

The O60s 3rd XI competition features 17 teams who will play 12 matches prior to a quarter-final stage and in the O60s 4th XI competition there will be seven teams play each other home and away

In the O70s 1st XI competition 25 teams will play 12 matches before going into the quarter-final stage and in the O70s 2nd XI competition five teams will play each other four times

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Paul provides a fascinating insight into being an international cricket coach as well as providing a host of tips and advice for Over 60s cricketers from being passionate about playing to learning how to master the reverse sweep. 

As a coach Paul explains that the greatest thing a coach can have is empathy whilst getting to know players as a person and being there to give and boost confidence.

For the O60s Paul believes that having passion for the game is one of the keys to success along with playing the first 6-10 balls before you go out to bat and using the warm up to get your eye-hand coordination working. 

He suggests throwing a rugby ball around, doing catching drills in 2/3s and hitting full tosses when batting. 

As a batsman Paul believes you need to set the field not the bowler and using the reverse sweep is a way of doing that. 

It’s never too late to learn new skills eg reverse sweeping and to ensure your passion for the game burns brightly.  

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Allan made his test debut aged 28 and went on the play for England 79 times scoring 4656 runs including 14 centuries. A 2020 poll named him as Northamptonshire’s greatest player of all time.

During the episode we briefly discuss a couple of matches he played in - the 1984 2nd Test England v West Indies at Lords and the 1987 ODI v Australia when he scored 18 off the last over to win the match.

Allan also mentioned the Notts v Northants county championship match in 1995, the season he came closest to winning the county championship, when Notts rattled up 527 having been 362/1 to which Northants replied with 781/7 dec at 4.8 per over (their highest ever score) and then bowled Notts out for 157 to win by an innings and 97 runs. 

Allan talks about his battle with prostate cancer and his support of Ron’s walks.

Allan now organises wine tours of South Africa as well as cricket and rugby tours.

You can find out more about Ron’s walks via this link to the national 060s/70s website

And use this link to go to the Bob Willis fund website the news page of the Bob Willis Fund website covers Ron's walks

Walks coming up in April 2024:

Friday 5th April 2024   Kent Seniors Walk. The Spitfire Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3NZ.
Rob Key will be joining the walk and SKY T.V Cricket will be filming the walk.

 Tuesday 9th April 2024     Gloucestershire Seniors Walk.
Meet near the Old Lodge Public House and Minchinhampton Old Course Golf Club at 10am for a 10.30am walk.

 Friday 12th April 2024        Edgbaston Cricket Ground
All walkers will be invited to watch the days play during the County Championships match against Durham CCC.

 Saturday 20th April        Devon Seniors Walk
Walking from South Devon CC to Bovey Tracey CC

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Ron’s walks were inspired by one he went on in the North-East which was headed by Jeff Stelling from Sky Sports

At the time of recording Ron has galvanised 18 counties into action with another 10 planning walks and has raised right now £32,000

The walks started in 2023 and the final walk will be on September 15, 2024 at Lord’s which is also Ron’s 75th birthday

You can find out more about Ron’s walks via this link to the national 060s/70s website

And use this link to go to the Bob Willis fund website where you can also buy a copy of the book about Bob 'Bob Willis - A Cricketer and a Gentlemen' edited by his brother David - the news page of the Bob Willis Fund website covers Ron's walks

Walks coming up in April 2024:

Friday 5th April 2024   Kent Seniors Walk. The Spitfire Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3NZ.
The walk takes place during the first day of the County Championship match v Somerset CCC.

Rob Key will be joining the walk and SKY T.V Cricket will be filming the walk and interviewing some of the walkers. The film will be broadcast on the SKY T.V Cricket channel during Bob Willis Blue Day at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Saturday 27th July 2024.

Tuesday 9th April 2024     Gloucestershire Seniors Walk.
Meet near the Old Lodge Public House and Minchinhampton Old Course Golf Club at 10am for a 10.30am walk.

Friday 12th April 2024        Edgbaston Cricket Ground
All walkers will be invited to watch the days play during the County Championships match against Durham CCC. We will be joined by Nick Owen BM, BBC News Anchor for BBC Midlands News.

Saturday 20th April        Devon Seniors Walk
Walking from South Devon CC to Bovey Tracey CC on Saturday morning, which will include walking through Newton Abbot, along a canal cycle path and an old railway line for just over 5 miles.

Monday 22nd April 2024 Surrey Seniors
Second Walk Surrey Seniors will be hosting a second walk. It will be at Horsley and Send CC, Twinns Field, West Horsley KT24 6JS. 10.15 am meet for 10.30 am walk. 

Ron’s message is very clear: if you are a man aged 50+ then get yourself a PSA test, which is a blood test

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

Richard is very candid in his recognition that this was ultimately a game too far for his team and that the Australians were well deserved winners who were particularly awesome in the field as well as very accurate with their bowling.

Richard also talks about the time after the final when the squad spent time with the street children of India who are mad keen on cricket and he reflects on the humbling experience that that was.

Richard also looks ahead to the five match series coming up this summer against Pakistan starting in early July.

Pakistan were the inaugural winners of the Over 60s World Cup and have a squad that contains several ex-test players led by Salim Malik.

We plan to be at one of the games with our podcast gear to cover it for a future episode.

Here are the final results of the Over 60s World Cup tournament:

• World Cup Final: England lost to Australia 
• 3rd / 4th place: New Zealand bt Sri Lanka
• 5th / 6th place: Wales lost to West Indies
• 7th / 8th place: USA bt Canada
• 9th / 10th place: India bt South Africa
• 11th / 12th place: Zimbabwe bt Rest of the World 

All  the scorecard information can be find here CricHeroes website

You can follow England on the  England  Over 60s Facebook page 

And the national Over 60s/ 70s competition here https://www.6070cc.co.uk

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this episode of the Silver Stumps podcast England O60s captain Richard Merriman joins hosts Grant Timms and Trevor Lee to talk about England’s progress to the final on Friday March 1st where they will take on Australia.

Richard refers to EPIC as the team strategy:

Enthusiastic, Energised, Eager

Positive and Purposeful

The IC stands for International Cricket 

The line up for all the finals is as follows:

• World Cup Final: England v Australia 
• 3rd / 4th place: New Zealand v Sri Lanka
• 5th / 6th place: Wales v West Indies
• 7th / 8th place: USA v Canada
• 9th / 10th place: India v South Africa
• 11th / 12th place: Zimbabwe v Rest of the World 

You can follow scorecard updates and live video via the  CricHeroes website

There are also links within the England  Over 60s Facebook page to the YouTube site where the games are shown live with commentary

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

And it would be great if you left the show a rating / review - this is easily done via your podcast app and would be much appreciated.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

The Silver Stumps cricket podcast is aimed at cricketers aged 60+ and is co-hosted by veteran county cricketers Grant Timms and Trevor Lee.

In this, episode 3, Grant and Trevor catch up on how the O60s Cricket World Cup is progressing. 

The episode was recorded on Friday, February 23rd at which point all teams, with the exception of England and the USA, had played four of their five group matches

With England being the only team with a 100% record after Australia in group B were beaten by the West Indies.

After the Rest of the World team chased down 300 to beat hosts India both teams are the first who could no longer make the final four.

You can find all the information including leading scorers and wicket takers and the up-to-date group tables on the CricHeroes website

There are links within the England  Over 60s Facebook page to the YouTube site where the games are shown live with commentary

England’s final two group matches are:

Saturday Feb 24th v USA
 Monday Feb 26th v Canada 

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 
 
If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

And it would be great if you left the show a rating / review - this is easily done via your podcast app and would be much appreciated.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

In this, episode 2, we talk to England captain Richard Merriman who shares great insights into the preparation and planning for the England Over 60s cricket team ahead of the Over 60s cricket World Cup which starts in Chennai in India on Monday, February 19th.

This is a fascinating insight from the captain’s point of view as Richard shares with us all the things that need to be taken into account as he and his fellow cricketers prepare what they hope will be a very successful tournament.

There is discussion around the 18 man squad given that the team will be playing four matches in the first five days of the tournament, with only three of them having previously experienced playing cricket in India.

Richard talks about the challenges ahead as well as the great opportunities for all those involved.

Matches can be followed on the International Masters Cricket YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@masterscricket

Plus there will be live scoring on NVP and regular updates on the IMC facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket/

England have a warm up match against Madras Cricket Club at the 38,000 capacity Chepauk Stadium, home of the Chennai Super Kings, on Wednesday February 14th followed by a further warm up match v India on Friday 16th.

England's group fixtures are:

Monday Feb 19th v New Zealand
Tuesday Feb 20th v Zimbabwe
Thursday Feb 22nd v South Africa
Friday Feb 23rd v Rest of the World
Tuesday Feb 27th v Canada
Thursday Feb 29th v USA

All the fixtures are available on the IMC website

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 

If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

And it would be great if you left the show a rating / review - this is easily done via your podcast app and would be much appreciated.

Please also share with your cricket mates and talk about on social media.

Thanks for listening! 

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket. 

This is episode 1 of the Silver Stumps podcast - the cricket podcast aimed at cricketers aged 60+ and co-hosted by veteran county cricketers Grant Timms and Trevor Lee.

The Silver Stumps podcast focuses on the thriving masters cricket arena where teams of over 60s do battle over 22 yards. 

Get ready for entertaining interviews, topical discussion and tips for a long innings.

In this first episode Grant and Trevor introduce themselves and give a flavour of what you can expect from this podcast including coverage of the Over 60s World Cup in Chennai which starts on February 19th.

Indeed episode 2 features an interview with England Over 60s captain Richard Merriman who looks ahead to the World Cup.

Grant and Trevor will be looking for future guests who can provide insights, tips, advice and inspiration to those playing cricket at this age and beyond! 

To be a guest on the show or advise on someone who would make a great guest please drop an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk 

If you like the show please press the subscribe / follow button on your podcast app and every new episode will there ready for you to listen to as soon as it goes live.

And it would be great if you left the show a rating / review - this is easily done via your podcast app and would be much appreciated.

Please also share with your cricket mates and talk about on social media.

Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail

Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.