David Hammond

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Articles

Strong weekend for South Devon cricket clubs

3 weeks ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

Looking skywards was the norm in Paignton on Saturday afternoon, but the aerial airshow acrobatics failed to distract or disrupt the town 1st XI’s impeccable start to the Tolchards Devon Cricket League Premier Division. Visitors Exeter elected to bat and were 57-6 at one point before recovering to 160 all out. Ayabulela Gqamane (4-22) again led the way with the ball, stoutly supported by Rory Medlock (3-26). Paignton held their catches well, fielding like the hungry in-form unit they are.
Cricket: Medlock leads Paignton to fourth victory

1 month ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

Grey cloud draped itself menacingly across the county for week five of the Tolchards Devon Cricket League but, despite the cooler conditions, disruptive rain stayed away. The mood was far from gloomy at Queen’s Park, where Paignton made it four from four with a dramatic 42-run win over Sandford in the Premier Division. Noah Wright and Luke Medlock’s solid opening stand of 101 set up the prospect of a big total, with Medlock again looking in exquisite form.
Perfect Paignton challenging at the top of Premier Division

1 month ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

So far, so very good weather-wise in the 2025 Tolchards Devon Cricket League. And the same can be said for Paignton in the Premier Division. Three wins from three. The latest by four wickets at Exmouth. Captain Harry Ward was back after injury, but the toast was once again Luke Medlock. Electing to bat, Exmouth reached a respectable 279-8, despite being 12-3 early on. Skipper Finn Marks (84) and Cameron Kidd (113) led the recovery with a partnership of 195 for the fourth wicket.
Perfect start to Premier season for Paignton CC

1 month ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

The sun shone warmly from azure skies across the county for week two of the Tolchards Devon Cricket League. Queen’s Park in Paignton was a happy place to be as the home side engineered their second Premier Division win from two starts. The visitors, Heathcoat, were held to a total of 185 all out. Ayabulela Gqamane and George Woodcock capturing three wickets each. In reply, Paignton recovered from 35-4 to reach their target, in the 38th over, for a four-wicket win.
Opening day for victory for Paignton CC

1 month ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

Despite a mixed forecast earlier in the week, sun-laden early summer weather conditions greeted players and supporters for the opening Saturday of the Tolchards Devon Cricket League. Shining brightest, on first view, were the coloured playing kits and pink ball that have been voted in, and will be the order of the day, in this year’s Premier and A Divisions. The inception is somewhat inevitable given its universal adoption across cup and T20 fixtures.
The new cricket season is under starter’s orders

2 months ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

After a very encouraging week weather-wise, it’s time to warmly welcome back the Tolchards Devon Cricket League this Saturday. Eighteen weeks await local cricket lovers and the army of passionate and dedicated volunteers who keep the show on the road year after year. Our only local Premier Division representatives this year are Paignton, where Harry Ward is the new captain.
Paignton survival sends Bovey Tracey down

Sep 2, 2024 | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

When the Premier Division fixtures for The Tolchards Devon Cricket League were published earlier in the year, many would not have pinpointed the final day clash between our two South Devon representatives as a “winner stays up” affair. But that is exactly how it was at Bovey Tracey Recreation Ground for the visit of Paignton on Saturday. Bovey, buoyed by recent wins over the eventual champions and runners-up, decided to bat, but could not have got off to a worse start.
Champions and promotions confirmed across Devon cricket

Aug 26, 2024 | northdevongazette.co.uk | David Hammond

Heavy early morning rain tried its best to upset the penultimate Saturday in the Tolchards Devon Cricket League, but the weather forecast came true and sportingly allowed play as intended in almost every fixture across the county, albeit with late starts and reduced overs. In the A Division, Plymouth beat Abbotskerswell by five wickets to confine them to bottom place.
Champions and promotions confirmed across Devon cricket

Aug 26, 2024 | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

Heavy early morning rain tried its best to upset the penultimate Saturday in the Tolchards Devon Cricket League, but the weather forecast came true and sportingly allowed play as intended in almost every fixture across the county, albeit with late starts and reduced overs. A nine-wicket win at Exmouth clinched a second Premier Division title in three years for Gary Chappell’s Bradninch and Kentisbeare. A 28-point lead over Sandford means they cannot now be caught.
Paignton ease pressure with emphatic win over Plympton

Aug 14, 2024 | torbayweekly.co.uk | David Hammond

With three Saturdays remaining in the Tolchards Devon Cricket League, Bradninch and Kentisbeare have taken a huge step towards their second Premier Division title in three years by beating closest rivals Sandford by five wickets at Kensham Park and opening-up a lead of 26 points. At the foot of the table, Bovey Tracey’s great escape hit the buffers but only after a spirited effort at home to in-form Exeter. Bovey let Exeter get too many runs with 297-9, Finlay Hill top scoring with 93 not out.