Author Archives: Thorverton CC

The 1st XI travelling to last season’s runners up was: A.Pitt, N.Chaplin, B.Coe, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, D.Robbins, S.Hardwicke, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules. The hosts, newly merged with Belstone CC, won the toss and elected to bat in the favourable over-ground conditions. Slaviero and Daldorph got to work with their usual vigour as the openers sought toContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Bridestowe & Belstone 1st XI (A) – 17th March 2025”

Looking to continue the form from the opening day, the 1st XI hosting Hatherleigh was: A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, A.Kingdon, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, D.Robbins, S.Hardwicke, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. With the sun out and the pitch looking hard, the skipper elected to bat at the toss. However, it was a tricky start for the hosts when Vukusic wasContinue reading “Match Report & Gallery – 1st XI v Hatherleigh 1st XI – 10th May 2025”

There were league debuts for University of Exeter students Sam Hardwicke & Nick Chaplin as the 1st XI made the trip to Torquay to take on newly promoted Barton. The team in full: A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, N.Chaplin, S.Yelverton, H.Choules+, G.Daldorph, D.Robbins, B.Heard, S.Hardwicke, B.Slaviero, J.Choules*. Ex Abbotskerswell captain Nick Watkin won the toss for the hostsContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Barton 1st XI (A)”

After a washout against the university last week, pre season wrapped up with a double header against Bradninch & Kentisbeare. The 1st XI travelling to the Premier Division Champions were: Andy Pitt, Sam Hardwicke, Jim Buckler, Shane Yelverton, Harry Choules+, George Daldorph, Dave Baldock, Freddie Fenner, Awrangzeb Khogiani, Alex Jopling, Jake Choules*. With some rainContinue reading “Match Report – Preseason Friendly v Bradninch & Kentisbeare (A) – 26th April 2025”

I am excited to welcome everybody to another new season and pleased that once again the 1st XI will play in the A Division. I think I am right in saying it is the longest time we have spent at this level so well done to everybody involved in a successful period for the club.Continue reading “1st XI’s Captain’s Address 2025 – Jake Choules”

We are pleased to announce the signing of Andy Kingdon from Stoke Gabriel CC. Andy is a left handed top order batter that has previously played Premier Division cricket for Bovey Tracey CC. Andy has played little cricket in the last 2 seasons but struck 123 for Stoke Gabriel in 2021 and a high scoreContinue reading “Transfer News – Three More Arrivals”

Thorverton CC are pleased to have signed Sam Hardwicke ahead of the 2025 season. Sam is the second University of Exeter student to join this year following the signing of Mahir Choksi – both are expected to be available for the first part of the season before returning home after their studies. Sam is aContinue reading “Transfer News – Hardwicke Signs”

As a club we want to engage as much of the community as we can and provide cricket for all ages and abilities. As part of this we would like to offer walking cricket at the club in 2025. We would like to hear from people who are interested in participating and particularly anyone who would beContinue reading “Walking Cricket”

Thorverton CC are excited to announce the signing of young top order batter, Mahir Choksi. Mahir is a student at the University of Exeter who has previously played at Amersham CC in the Home Counties Premier Cricket League. The 20 year old is expected to make up part of the 1st XI squad and willContinue reading “Transfer News”

Thorverton Cricket Club were deeply saddened to learn that our former member and friend Simon Gray has passed away. Simon, his brother Adrian and nephew Paddy, were products of our junior section that went on to play in the senior teams. Simon’s father Mike was our first honorary Life Member. Dedicated to cricket and countryContinue reading “Simon Gray 1964-2025”