 Dear Optimists,
As we prepare to hibernate (apart from Sunday evening indoor league) for the winter, we are organising a simple "drinks after work" get together at the Christmas market in the Place d'Armes for Optimists members, friends and family o... [ Read more ]
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It was a fantastic evening this past Saturday as Optimists Cricket Club held its AGM and annual awards dinner.
There were some very deserving winners of the awards and some important changes to the OCC committee for 2017.
Awards for 2016:
Batsm... [ Read more ]
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Who'd have thought it. At 2pm on the Saturday, the ground clear up is already finished proving that many hands really do make light work.
A massive thank to everyone who was able to come down and help today. Helpers for Sunday are no longer needed ... [ Read more ]
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Dear All,
After a great weekend of matches against our new friends Journeymen CC, the outdoor season of 2016 has come to an end. After matches over 5 calendar months, the time has come for us to close up the cricket ground for the winter and move to ... [ Read more ]
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The last matches of the season are coming up this weekend. Please update your availability before 4 pm this afternoon (Tuesday 27th) in order to be considered for selection.
To welcome our guests, Journeymen CC this weekend, we will be hosting a cur... [ Read more ]
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 In the year that the Optimists Cricket Club enjoyed its 40th anniversary, further celebrations followed on Sunday after a thrilling final-over win to clinch the Belgian League Division 2 title. The Optimists knew that a win would secure the title but... [ Read more ]
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Sunday September 18th is the date for the climax of the Club's season with the game against Afghan CCB set to decide the destiny of the Belgian League Division 2. This final league match will begin at 12 noon and is against the only team to beat the ... [ Read more ]
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After a delayed start, Skipper Joost Mees got his choice and Optimists batted first. James Barker fell early to the new ball, while the top 4 failed to contribute significantly. Girish Venkatesh steadied the ship to take the score to 135-6 off 23 Ove... [ Read more ]
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The Optimists welcomed back our friends from Deutsche Welle CC for 2 games last weekend in near-perfect conditions. Saturday's match was a 40 over challenge and the visitors did well to score 242 for 9 after a lower order fightback. Pick of the bowle... [ Read more ]
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Sunshine baked the Pierre Werner Oval in Walferdange today to provide a fitting setting for the annual Lagaan Cup. This is a traditional match played between the Optimists CC and Indian Association of Luxembourg (IAL) on the Independence Day of India... [ Read more ]
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