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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”

We have been drawn away at Kilmington in the first round of the Devon T20. The date is TBC but first round ties must be played before 8th June. Jake Choules’s side will be wanting to win in Devon’s premier T20 cup for the first time, after exiting at the hands of Bovey Tracey, PlymptonContinue reading “Devon T20 Cup Draw”

Jake Choules continues his recruitment drive for 2025 and has confirmed the signing of all-rounder Freddie Fenner from D Division East side Whimple. Fenner has scored 353 runs and taken 51 wickets for Whimple’s 1st XI since making his debut in 2021. He also struck a maiden ton against Broadclyst this season against a bowlingContinue reading “Transfer News – Fenner Signs”

We are delighted to announce that South African all-rounder Shane Yelverton has signed as our overseas player for 2025. Shane who hails from Durban is a familiar face in Thorverton as he was the club’s overseas player in 2019 and also appeared for the club’s 2nd XI in both 2023 and 2024. In his oneContinue reading “Overseas Player 2025 – Shane Yelverton”

Last night’s AGM went smoothly with the following officers elected for 2025:- President – Charlie Andrews Chair – Charles Kislingbury Chief Executive Officer – James May Vice-Chair – Jack Stirling Secretary – Andy Pitt Treasurer – James Meredith Fixture Secretary – Andy Pitt 1st XI Captain – Jake Choules 2nd XI Captain – Ben CoeContinue reading “Outcomes of AGM”

Everyone at Thorverton Cricket Club is delighted to hear of the news that Erin Vukusic has signed a two-year contract with the newly-professional Somerset Women who were awarded Tier 1 status as part of the ECB reshuffle of women’s cricket. Somerset’s women’s team have essentially replaced Western Storm, where Erin has been an academy playerContinue reading “Erin Vukusic Turns Professional”

The season was nicely rounded off with our end of season dinner on Saturday at Thorverton Memorial Hall. Around 60 members from all areas of the club were in attendance. Awards winners Thanks to all those who helped organise the evening and those who to set & tidy up, to Dan’s American Kitchen for theContinue reading “End of Season Awards 2024”

1st XI skipper Jake Choules hasn’t hung around in his off-season recruitment & has today confirmed the signing of exciting all-arounder Awrangzeb Khogiani from Exwick. Awrang has already played 4 matches for Thorverton in 2024, impressing with both bat and ball. His seam bowling picked up 4-31 in an impressive win over a strong PremierContinue reading “Transfer News – Khogiani Signs”

Below are the player stats for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd XIs in DCL matches for 2024. 1st XI Batting (min 200 runs) Brendan Coetzee – 395 runs @ 23.24. 2 x 50. HS 53 George Daldorph – 386 runs @ 32.17. 2 x 50. HS 70 Andy Pitt – 351 runs @ 21.94. 1Continue reading “1st, 2nd & 3rd XI Statistics 2024”