Ambitious Astwood Bank begin their road to Lords this Sunday

Astwood Bank Cricket Club, of the Worcestershire County Premier Division, starts a journey this weekend which willhopefully end with an appearance at Lord’s, the spiritual home of English cricket.

The ‘Bank are no strangers to the Village Cup, reaching Lord’s in 2003 and narrowly missing out on last season'sshow piece final, falling to eventual runners-up Houghton Main in a thrilling semi-final.

Captain Pete Alexander is pictured here with new club sponsor James Cope from Arden Estate Agents. “What a week” commented Pete. “We have a brand-new main sponsor, in the form of Arden Estate Agents and we've been given an unexpected chance to go one better this year in the knockout.The lads are raring to go”

Astwood Banks first match is at home to Exhall & Wixford onSunday 9th August. Chairman Mark Brind confirms that visitors are welcome to come along and support and the clubhouse bar will be open. he also mentioned that there isplenty of space and all social distancing measures in place.

Come along and cheer us on!

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