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World's best flock to Ranch for annual Cricket Festival


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 30, 2010
  • East County
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World's best flock to Ranch for annual Cricket Festival
Batsman Alan Cope scored several points for his team throughout the tournament.
Batsman Alan Cope scored several points for his team throughout the tournament.
Alan Cope plays for the Old Cranleighan team.
Alan Cope plays for the Old Cranleighan team.
Ian Rotsey bowled for the Cayman Islands.
Ian Rotsey bowled for the Cayman Islands.
Mike Greathead is the captain and president of Memorial Cricket Club in Houston, Texas.
Mike Greathead is the captain and president of Memorial Cricket Club in Houston, Texas.
Alan Cope was one of the batsmen for the Old Cranleighan team.
Alan Cope was one of the batsmen for the Old Cranleighan team.
Jermaine Levine has been playing cricket for as long as he can remember. “If you don’t start playing at a tender age then you’ll never learn it,” he said.
Jermaine Levine has been playing cricket for as long as he can remember. “If you don’t start playing at a tender age then you’ll never learn it,” he said.
Simon Wetherell was the Cayman Islands’ wicket-keeper.
Simon Wetherell was the Cayman Islands’ wicket-keeper.
Eds Copelston and his Old Cranleighan teammates advanced to the semifinals Nov. 28.
Eds Copelston and his Old Cranleighan teammates advanced to the semifinals Nov. 28.
Philip Needs and Sarasota International Cricket Club president Laurence Parry enjoyed seeing everyone again at this year’s tournament.
Philip Needs and Sarasota International Cricket Club president Laurence Parry enjoyed seeing everyone again at this year’s tournament.
Paul Derbyshire plays for Memorial Cricket Club.
Paul Derbyshire plays for Memorial Cricket Club.
Bowler Justin Harris warms up before his team takes the field.
Bowler Justin Harris warms up before his team takes the field.
Members of the Memorial Cricket Club enjoy some down time before their game.
Members of the Memorial Cricket Club enjoy some down time before their game.
Batsmen Dave Boynton and Owen Brown take the field for their game.
Batsmen Dave Boynton and Owen Brown take the field for their game.
Linda Anderson and Paul Cromheecke of Sawyer, Mich. came out to the cricket festival for the first time last year.
Linda Anderson and Paul Cromheecke of Sawyer, Mich. came out to the cricket festival for the first time last year.

 

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