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The Amsterdam Tour party at the 14th annual Morton Cricket Festival

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The 14th annual Morton Cricket Festival raises money for Ukraine

Tiddington’s Ben Smith is bowled by George Bacon in Cumnor’s 33-run victory Pictures: Ed Nix

Tiddington’s Ben Smith is bowled by George Bacon in Cumnor’s 33-run victory Pictures: Ed Nix

Cherwell League round-up: Shipton skittled for just 36

Sam Hibberd took 3-21 as Stonesfield overcame Faringdon by three wickets

Sam Hibberd took 3-21 as Stonesfield overcame Faringdon by three wickets

OCA League round-up: Rafiq and Ahmed knocks so key to keep Garsington top

Charlie Fisher, seen here bowling, hit 61 with the bat in Witney Swifts’ defeat to East & West Hendred

Charlie Fisher, seen here bowling, hit 61 with the bat in Witney Swifts’ defeat to East & West Hendred

OCA LEAGUE: By George! Final-over heroics see Hendred halt Swifts’ run

Will Bull hit 62 for Cumnor, but the innings was in vain as rain washed out Shipton’s reply Picture: Ed Nix

Will Bull hit 62 for Cumnor, but the innings was in vain as rain washed out Shipton’s reply Picture: Ed Nix

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Just ten matches survive wet weekend

Darren Gordan smashes a ball back over the bowler’s head on the way to scoring a quick 26 in
Shipton-under-Wychwood’s victory against Didcot Pictures: Ed Nix

Darren Gordan smashes a ball back over the bowler’s head on the way to scoring a quick 26 in
Shipton-under-Wychwood’s victory against Didcot Pictures: Ed Nix

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Tim Senior is Shipton’s star with century

George Seacole hit 80 as Witney Swifts thrashed Hanborough to continue their perfect start to the season

George Seacole hit 80 as Witney Swifts thrashed Hanborough to continue their perfect start to the season

OCA LEAGUE: Witney Swifts dish out Hanborough hammering

Cumnor opener Adam Cook adds to his total in the Tier 1A clash with Sandford St Martin Pictures: Ed Nix

Cumnor opener Adam Cook adds to his total in the Tier 1A clash with Sandford St Martin Pictures: Ed Nix

CHERWELL LEAGUE: Wet weather dominates on second weekend of season

Ivan Mulford was part of East & West Hendred’s successful run chase against Steventon 2nd in the Steve Dixon Cup

Ivan Mulford was part of East & West Hendred’s successful run chase against Steventon 2nd in the Steve Dixon Cup

OCA LEAGUE: Round-up from a weather-affected opening round of cup matches

Tim Chilvers (above) celebrates a hat trick in his first competitive match as Abingdon Vale captain Pictures: David Fleming

Tim Chilvers (above) celebrates a hat trick in his first competitive match as Abingdon Vale captain Pictures: David Fleming

Cherwell League round-up: Chilvers takes hat-trick in Abingdon Vale defeat

Abingdon Vale 2nd team captain Matt Darley with the Cherwell League award and Abingdon president Julian Shellard

Abingdon Vale 2nd team captain Matt Darley with the Cherwell League award and Abingdon president Julian Shellard

CRICKET: Abingdon Vale 2nd XI end tough year on high

Thame Town and Oxford Downs go head-to-head in the Home Counties Premier League earlier this season Picture: Richard Cave

Thame Town and Oxford Downs go head-to-head in the Home Counties Premier League earlier this season Picture: Richard Cave

CRICKET: Home Counties sides seek changes to Cherwell ruling

Cumnor’s Samuel Cross is bowled by Joe Butcher during his side’s win at Abingdon Vale Picture: Ed Nix

Cumnor’s Samuel Cross is bowled by Joe Butcher during his side’s win at Abingdon Vale Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Nathan Patrick took 5-20 in Didcot’s victory over Long Marston in Division 1

Nathan Patrick took 5-20 in Didcot’s victory over Long Marston in Division 1

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Oxenford celebrate winning the OCA League's Airey Cup

Oxenford celebrate winning the OCA League's Airey Cup

CRICKET: Oxenford land Airey Cup + other OCA League round-up

Calum Taylor’s all-round display helped Shipton-under-Wychwood beat Didcot Picture: Ric Mellis

Calum Taylor’s all-round display helped Shipton-under-Wychwood beat Didcot Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Barkat Ahmed’s five-wicket haul proved in vain as Wolvercote suffered a 116-run defeat to Witney Swifts

Barkat Ahmed’s five-wicket haul proved in vain as Wolvercote suffered a 116-run defeat to Witney Swifts

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Tom Gubbins, pictured after taking six wickets in 2016, repeated the feat in Stonesfield’s win over Marsh Gibbon

Tom Gubbins, pictured after taking six wickets in 2016, repeated the feat in Stonesfield’s win over Marsh Gibbon

CRICKET: OCA League round-up – Tom Gubbins steals show with 6-16 for Stonesfield

Charlie Miller’s 88 was not enough to save Shipton-under-Wychwood from defeat

Charlie Miller’s 88 was not enough to save Shipton-under-Wychwood from defeat

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up – Cumnor continue late title push

Spinner Alex Davies took 5-43 as Cumnor beat previous leaders Didcot in Division 1

Spinner Alex Davies took 5-43 as Cumnor beat previous leaders Didcot in Division 1

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League round-up as Cumnor mount late title bid

Damien Wiskin celebrates one of his five wickets during Wootton & Boars Hill's win at Stanton Harcourt Pictures: Ed Nix

Damien Wiskin celebrates one of his five wickets during Wootton & Boars Hill's win at Stanton Harcourt Pictures: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Latest OCA League round-up as Westcott cut lead in Division 1

CRICKET: Weekend results

CRICKET: Weekend results

CRICKET: Weekend results

Didcot’s wicket-keeper and slip are left on the ground during their Cherwell League Division 1 fixture at home to Westbury Picture: Ed Nix

Didcot’s wicket-keeper and slip are left on the ground during their Cherwell League Division 1 fixture at home to Westbury Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Faringdon’s Andy Liddiard shows his disappointment at being dismissed before the match at Chipping Norton was abandoned Picture: Ed Nix

Faringdon’s Andy Liddiard shows his disappointment at being dismissed before the match at Chipping Norton was abandoned Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

CRICKET: Weekend results

CRICKET: Weekend results

CRICKET: Weekend results

Sandford St Martin’s Jim Howe prepares to fend off this delivery from Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts opening bowler Arfan Ahmed Picture: Ed Nix

Sandford St Martin’s Jim Howe prepares to fend off this delivery from Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts opening bowler Arfan Ahmed Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Charlie Fisher took 3-5 in Witney Swifts’ convincing nine-wicket win over Faringdon

Charlie Fisher took 3-5 in Witney Swifts’ convincing nine-wicket win over Faringdon

CRICKET: OCA League reports

Jim Howe on his way to 60 for Sandford St Martin on Saturday Picture by Ed Nix.

Jim Howe on his way to 60 for Sandford St Martin on Saturday Picture by Ed Nix.

CRICKET: Weekend results

Challow & Childrey’s Conor Jones hits out during their win over Minster Lovell Pictures: Ed Nix

Challow & Childrey’s Conor Jones hits out during their win over Minster Lovell Pictures: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League reports

Clifton Hampden batsman Ali Slay looks concerned as East & West Hendred’s Jon Francis tries but fails to take a sharp caught and bowled chance Pictures: Ed Nix

Clifton Hampden batsman Ali Slay looks concerned as East & West Hendred’s Jon Francis tries but fails to take a sharp caught and bowled chance Pictures: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Latest OCA League reports

Conor Jones hits out for Challow & Childrey against Minster Lovell Picture by Ed Nix.

Conor Jones hits out for Challow & Childrey against Minster Lovell Picture by Ed Nix.

CRICKET: Weekend results

Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher appeals in vain for a lbw decision against Didcot Picture: Ed Nix

Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher appeals in vain for a lbw decision against Didcot Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Witney Swifts celebrate after retaining the Tony Pullinger T20 Cup. The west Oxfordshire side beat Middleton Cheney in the
final at Charlbury

Witney Swifts celebrate after retaining the Tony Pullinger T20 Cup. The west Oxfordshire side beat Middleton Cheney in the
final at Charlbury

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Abingdon Vale's Joe Butcher in action during his side's defeat at the hands of Didcot Picture by Ed Nix.

Abingdon Vale's Joe Butcher in action during his side's defeat at the hands of Didcot Picture by Ed Nix.

Weekend league cricket results

Bicester & North Oxford’s Ben Clark bowls Minster Lovell’s Elliot Graham in Division 2 Pictures: Ric Mellis

Bicester & North Oxford’s Ben Clark bowls Minster Lovell’s Elliot Graham in Division 2 Pictures: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Didcot stretch winning streak + Cherwell League round-up

Rehman Ullah returned figures of 5-4 as Westcott bowled Faringdon out for just 22 Picture: Ric Mellis

Rehman Ullah returned figures of 5-4 as Westcott bowled Faringdon out for just 22 Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Faringdon dismissed for 22 + OCA League round-up

Minster Lovell celebrate a wicket in their Cherwell League Division 2 game against Bicester & North Oxford Picture: Ric Mellis

Minster Lovell celebrate a wicket in their Cherwell League Division 2 game against Bicester & North Oxford Picture: Ric Mellis

RESULTS: Weekend league cricket

Twyford’s Shahid Mahmood gets ready to pull this delivery from Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher Picture: Ed Nix

Twyford’s Shahid Mahmood gets ready to pull this delivery from Abingdon Vale’s Joe Butcher Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Radley batsman Atif Liaquat pays the price for attempting a big hit during his side’s defeat at the hands of Combe
in Division 3 on Saturday Picture: Ed Nix

Radley batsman Atif Liaquat pays the price for attempting a big hit during his side’s defeat at the hands of Combe
in Division 3 on Saturday Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: All the action from the OCA League

Shahid Mahmood adds to his tally for Twyford in their Cherwell League Division 1 clash with Abingdon Vale Picture: Ed Nix

Shahid Mahmood adds to his tally for Twyford in their Cherwell League Division 1 clash with Abingdon Vale Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Weekend league results

Rain temporarily stops play during Didcot’s match with Shipton Picture: Ed Nix

Rain temporarily stops play during Didcot’s match with Shipton Picture: Ed Nix

CRICKET: Cherwell League round-up

Asala Jayasundara after his 174 for Chipping Norton 2nd

Asala Jayasundara after his 174 for Chipping Norton 2nd

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Bicester & North Oxford’s Liam Randall is congratulated after running out Joe Harris Pictures: Richard Cave

Bicester & North Oxford’s Liam Randall is congratulated after running out Joe Harris Pictures: Richard Cave

CRICKET: Shipton's nightmare start continues + Cherwell League round-up

Shaun Morton plays it safe during his superb 139 not out for Wootton & Boars Hill against Hanborough Pictures: Richard Cave

Shaun Morton plays it safe during his superb 139 not out for Wootton & Boars Hill against Hanborough Pictures: Richard Cave

CRICKET: Garsington shock leaders Witney Swifts + OCA League round-up

Hanborough's Ben Howsie is congratulated after a wicket in their OCA game against Wootton & Boars Hill Picture: Richard Cave

Hanborough's Ben Howsie is congratulated after a wicket in their OCA game against Wootton & Boars Hill Picture: Richard Cave

Weekend league cricket results

Didcot’s Richard Cook is bowled by Cumnor’s Sam Herbert during their Division 1 game Picture: Richard Cave

Didcot’s Richard Cook is bowled by Cumnor’s Sam Herbert during their Division 1 game Picture: Richard Cave

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Stanton Harcourt’s Callum Parker took 4-14 and hit 108 not out in his side’s win over Wootton & Boars Hill

Stanton Harcourt’s Callum Parker took 4-14 and hit 108 not out in his side’s win over Wootton & Boars Hill

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Didcot batsman Will Woodley in their win over Cumnor in Division 1 of the Cherwell League

Didcot batsman Will Woodley in their win over Cumnor in Division 1 of the Cherwell League

CRICKET: Weekend league results

A delighted Majid Khan celebrates one of his four wickets as Garsington & Cowley beat Marsh Gibbon Picture: Ric Mellis

A delighted Majid Khan celebrates one of his four wickets as Garsington & Cowley beat Marsh Gibbon Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Abingdon Vale batsman Charlie Tomlinson fails to make his ground despite a dive during his side’s thrilling clash with Shipton-under-Wychwood Picture: Ric Mellis

Abingdon Vale batsman Charlie Tomlinson fails to make his ground despite a dive during his side’s thrilling clash with Shipton-under-Wychwood Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: All the action from the Cherwell League

Jonathan Jenkinson survives this LBW appeal during his dogged innings during Abingdon Vale's home game with Shipton-under-Wychwood
Picture: Ric Mellis

Jonathan Jenkinson survives this LBW appeal during his dogged innings during Abingdon Vale's home game with Shipton-under-Wychwood
Picture: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Weekend league results

Stonesfield’s Jamie Burns top-scored with an unbeaten 70 in his side’s win over Chipping NortonPicture: Andy Fitzpatrick

Stonesfield’s Jamie Burns top-scored with an unbeaten 70 in his side’s win over Chipping NortonPicture: Andy Fitzpatrick

CRICKET: OCA League round-up

Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts’ Gary Adamson is caught behind by Steve Dobson during his side’s defeat at the hands of Sandford St Martin in Division 3 Pictures: Ric Mellis

Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts’ Gary Adamson is caught behind by Steve Dobson during his side’s defeat at the hands of Sandford St Martin in Division 3 Pictures: Ric Mellis

CRICKET: Latest Cherwell League round-up

Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts’ batsman Wasim Mohammed hits out – with some interested onlookers paying close attention – during his side’s 70-run defeat at the hands of Sandford St Martin in Division 3 of the Cherwell

Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts’ batsman Wasim Mohammed hits out – with some interested onlookers paying close attention – during his side’s 70-run defeat at the hands of Sandford St Martin in Division 3 of the Cherwell

CRICKET: Weekend league results