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The two teams on Sunday after the match at Potterne CC. Photo: Fred Kerley

Wiltshire village cricket club just one match away from Lord’s final
A thriving Wiltshire village cricket club is just one match away from a final at Lord’s cricket ground in London, known as the ‘home of cricket’.

Oval Invincibles won the 2021 The Hundred competition, while Welsh Fire and London Spirit will play a warm-up game at Bassett in order to try and claim the title in 2022.

CRICKET Bassett to host 'The Hundred' warm-up game this weekend

Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince holds the T20 Blast trophy aloft alongside his teammates following victory over Lancashire Lightning at Edgbaston Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

CRICKET Wiltshire's Vince scoops double Blast prize following victory at Edgbaston

Biddestone's Caddell receives Ashes call-up

CRICKET Biddestone's Caddell receives Ashes call-up

Badminton Horse Trials cause major queues on M4

Badminton Horse Trials cause major queues on M4

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52

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Former Chippenham Cricket Club batter James Vince has been included in England men’s T20 World Cup squad alongside fellow Wiltshireman Liam Dawson Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

CRICKET Wiltshire pair named in England’s World T20 squad

Celebration of Life Michael Bristow former Sports Ed of Wiltshire Times. Michael’s Daughter Emily with his grandson Jayden take a close look at the page of Cricket from the West Indy match that Michael wrote and designed with Trowbridge Cricket

Fond memories shared of our former sports editor Mike Bristow

Royal Wootton Bassett v Bear Flat Cricket .Pictured Bassett batting Sam Lawro.03/09/16.Pictures Clare Green/ www.claregreenphotography.com.

CRICKET Lawro and Dummott shortlisted for national awards

Ted Dexter dead as fans pay tribute to former England captain. (PA)

Former England captain Ted Dexter dies aged 86 as fans pay tribute to a 'legend'

Goatacre's Wilkins lands national club legend award

CRICKET Goatacre's Wilkins lands national club legend award

Cricket Chipp v Potterne
Running up the score Chippenham batsman RalphHardwick
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Delight for villagers as cricket back on the greens

Swindon Cricket Club's Indoor six of Chris Aubrey, Marc Williamson, Alex Kill, Conor Taylor, Liam Tucker and Adam Tucker

CRICKET: Swindon win place at Lord's finals day

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CRICKET: Trophy visit can help inspire future stars

The teams who took part in the women's softball cricket festival at Collingbourne Cricket Club

CRICKET: Celebrations all round at Collingbourne

Devizes Cricket Club's Mark Banham

CRICKET: Devizes' Banham gets Ashes call

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PREMIER ONE: Final-day loss can’t take gloss off Potterne's season

Early wicket as Corsham batsman Tom Foley steers the ball for a catch of Harry Veal. Cricket action from Trowbridge v Corsham .Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1750

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham spike Thorns to clinch promotion place

The players rush to get the covers on as the rain comes down during Purton’s clash at home to Calne PICTURE: DAVE COX

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Devizes defeat champions in a thrilling finale

Cricket, Nationwide v Bedwyn at Nationwide CC..Pic - Nationwide bowler.Date 1/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Great Bedwyn wrap up Division One title

Wiltshire v Shropshire; Ed Young; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire sign off season with success over Shropshire

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Battling Bassett beat the drop despite weekend loss

Hickerton and Slade making runs for Chippenham..Cricket action from Trowbridge v Chippenham. Chippenham are batting . (Delayed start due to wet wicket)..Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1736.

CRICKET: Chippenham set for 'do or die' promotion shootout

Bath wicket keeper Ben Wells goes for for a catch off Sahan Wigerat
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Potterne V Bath Cricket

CRICKET: Chairman voices his pride after Premier One title is landed

Swindon United Churches send the ball down during their 84-run defeat at home to Beehive Southwick in Division Two on Saturday Picture: DAVE COX

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Title race will go down to the wire

Potterne captain Neil Clark

CRICKET: Potterne close to writing history

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Marshfield clinch the crown with two matches to spare

Hereford v Wiltshire; Dan Conway; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire fall in thriller at Herefordshire

Ollie Slade batting for Chippenham off Sam Julian.
Cricket action from Trowbridge v Chippham. Chippenham are batting . (Delayed start due to wet wicket).
Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1736

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham tame Trowbridge to keep hopes alive

Devon v Wiltshire; Tahir Afridi; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

PREMIER ONE: Afridi is on fire for Potterne

Sam Underhill picked up a wicket for Avebury during their shock loss to Swindon 2nd on Saturday Picture: SIOBHAN BOYLE

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Seconds having a say as Avebury slip up

PREMIER ONE: Potterne won't start title party early

Corsham v Burbage and Easton Royal
Bails fly as Corsham batsman Tom Abbott is out
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PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Weather can't rain on Corsham's parade

A Royal Wootton Bassett batsman lunges to make his ground amid a run-out attempt during Saturday’s clash at home to Marshfield Picture: DAVE COX

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Devizes crushed by gr-eight Carroll haul

Cricket, Nationwide house v Corsham at pipers way..Pic - match called off.Date 11/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Avebury edge thriller to close gap on leaders

Berkshire v Wiltshire - Unicorns Knockout Trophy semi-final - August 11, 2019; Tahir Afridi. PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire fall to Berkshire in Trophy semi

Wiltshire captain Ed Young

Young issues rallying cry ahead of Berkshire semi-final test

PREMIER ONE: Another step closer for Potterne

Hitting up the score Trowbridge batsman Sam Julian with Stroud wicket keeper Louis Gogs
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Trowbridge v Stroud Cricket

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham target charge

Westbury at the crease during their victory away at Purton

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Marshfield close in on crown after Swindon success

Cricket, Nalgo v Biddestone, pictured at Nalgo cricket ground..Pic - Nalgo - batsman.Date 5/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Bedwyn banish rivals Avebury

Marshfield CC launch their new book 'Bites Beyond the Bounday'. PICTURE: MARSHFIELD CRICKET CLUB

CRICKET: New book creates a buzz at Marshfield

Joe King bowls for Wiltshire during their Unicorns Championship defeat at home to Wales. PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire's title hopes hit by Wales defeat

Wiltshire captain Ed Young

CRICKET: Young urges his boys to stay in the present

PREMIER ONE: Six-wicket win suits Potterne

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Bassett aren’t out of the woods just yet

Chippenham v Biddestone Cricket. Bails fly as Biddestone batsman Dwaine Perry is out . Photo Trevor Porter 60491 8..

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham lose top spot

Action from Melksham’s tie against Nationwide House in Division Four. PHOTOS: Trevor Portor

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Bedwyn strong at division’s top

Cricket, Burbage v Sevenhampton at Sevenhampton criket club..Pic - Pradeep K - ( Burbage ) - batting.Date 21/7/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: New leaders Bedwyn blitz Winsley

Devon v Wiltshire; Uzi Qureshi; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire in heaven at Devon

Action from Wiltshire's Unicorns Knockout Trophy quarter-final win at Oxfordshire on Sunday, June 30, 2019 - Captain Ed Young at the crease - PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

CRICKET: Young seeks ruthlessness in Wiltshire attack after dramatic Devon victory

Cricket, Wootton Bassett v Swindon at Gerrard Buxton sports ground..Pic - Sam Lawro ( Bassett ) - batting .Date 21/7/19.Pic By Dave Cox.

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Westbury are left shaken by Bond’s five-wicket haul

PREMIER ONE: Potterne pull clear at the top