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Entrecasteaux given a bashing A beautiful warm September day greeted these young thrusters from across La Manche who the home side had been warned had come with a force that might prove irresistible. Entrecasteaux therefore fielded what looked on paper like a strong team but they were well and truly  Read more »

On a warm and windy morning eight teams gathered on the magnificent grounds below the castle at Entrecasteaux to battle for the prestigious title of being the 7 aside champion team of France. The tournament was yet again sponsored by Blevins Franks, the financial services company, represented by Simon Eveleigh,  Read more »

Match report:A young man comes of age It is quite a long time since the Demijohns CC last came to Entrecasteaux. The Demijohns are all alumni of St Johns College at Oxford University, they enjoy their cricket and, one assumes from their name, their ale. So it was with great  Read more »

Match report: Hatrick for Hewa On a warm and clear day Entrecasteaux were delighted to welcome Riviera and with the outfield wearing a good covering it was an important toss to win; Riviera had no hesitation in electing to bat when they called correctly. After 2 overs with the score  Read more »

Match report Entrecasteaux CC vs Midi CC Sunday 10th June 2018 Quiet, hot and humid   In another week of regular downpours the Marie had done well to top the cricket field but there was still a healthy looking sward to impede any ball struck in a text book fashion,  Read more »

Match report: The ground, ringed by poppies like some rested Somme battlefield, looked magnificent but it has to be said the grass had not been cut and with the frequent rains that we have been having it would easily have satisfied a large flock of sheep for a couple of  Read more »

Match Report: Despite the inclement forecast the follicly challenged scorer reported no more than one or two rain drop strikes throughout the day and so it was than your club’s 2018 season kicked off in emphatic style. In this 35 over contest the hosts were somewhat surprised to be invited  Read more »

On a sultry September morning, under the threatening gloom of dark and thunderous clouds and the resplendent chateau which dates back to the XI century Entrecasteaux welcomed the seven other teams to play for the championship of France in this 7 aside version of the game of cricket. So the  Read more »

ECC vs BCC Sunday 3rd September 2017 played at St Vallier de Thieys Beausoleil won the toss and chose in confident fashion to bat. Their confidence was well founded as Roshan (19) and Yoges (56) played in solid fashion preserving their wickets and striking any loose ball. These were offered  Read more »

ECC vs MCCC Sunday 27th August 2017, played at Entrecasteaux. In winning the toss Vishnu, MCCC’s captain, chose to bat and sent his openers out to face the Entrecasteaux on slaught. MCCC, in having problems to raise the requisite 11 players had been supplemented by a ringer, namely yours truly.  Read more »