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Crossbats v Park Hill 21 May
Match report from the Sunday team's fixture against Crossbats by Stu
The Tortoise Succumbs to the Hare
St George’s Rec has not been kind to Park Hill over the years. Whether it be standing helplessly watching the Jiggernaut pile on the runs or being served the dubious delicacy of egg pastries for tea whilst receiving a shellacking off Ali, it’s not been a happy hunting ground. But confidence was high when taking… Continue reading The Tortoise Succumbs to the Hare
Match Report – Mallu CC v Park Hill – Saturday 13 May 2023
Park Hill’s season belatedly got underway at the third attempt in somewhat farcical circumstances. Upon arrival at the ground, the wicket, which was greener than Oscar the Grouch on St Patrick’s Day, was being prepared with a strimmer and didn’t look like it had seen a roller in years. In addition, the changing rooms and… Continue reading Match Report – Mallu CC v Park Hill – Saturday 13 May 2023
Saturday Captain’s Log – Welcome to 2020 and Reflection on 2019
A poisoned chalice (idiom - especially British English) a thing which seems attractive when it is given to somebody but which soon becomes unpleasant. On a dreary and dismal Friday afternoon in January 2019, I received confirmation that the Park Hill CC Committee had (foolishly) appointed me as the captain of the Saturday XI. The potent… Continue reading Saturday Captain’s Log – Welcome to 2020 and Reflection on 2019
Sunday Captain’s Log – Welcome to 2020 and Park Hill’s new season
Hello and happy new year, I hope you've been enjoying the cricket in South Africa as much as I have! I just want to say a quick thank you to Damo and Ian who have done an excellent job over the past few years being joint captains of the Sunday side. They have left it… Continue reading Sunday Captain’s Log – Welcome to 2020 and Park Hill’s new season