The Optimists CC Committee has been reflecting upon how to offer more cricket to the growing numbers of keen players within the Luxembourg cricket community. One thought under consideration is whether to form a 2nd XI and enter the team into the Belgian League system in 2018. Before making such a decision, the Committee has decided to use some of the free weekend dates in July to run a series of three ‘selection matches’ at Walferdange using the full BCF 45 over match rules. It is hoped that this series will give all interested players either existing members of OCC or players from within other LCF clubs, the opportunity to play competitive cricket whilst also testing the appetite amongst the community for the 2nd XI concept. Three dates have recently become available and these are:-
- Saturday July 8th
- Sunday July 23rd
- Sunday July 30th
On these dates, the two teams will be led by Richie Neale (1st XI Captain) and Saransh Kulshretha (Vice Captain) with the matches starting at 12 noon under full BCF rules. The games will be closely watched by the selectors who are likely to be playing as well. Anyone wishing to participate in any or all of these games can enter their availability in the OCC website in the usual way or email directly to Richie or Saransh and the teams will be organised nearer the dates. Please use these contact email addresses accordingly - Richard Neale richard@redbridgerecruitment.com Saransh Kulshrestha saranshkulshrestha@gmail.com
Should there be insufficient interest in this series, the Committee will reflect upon whether a 2nd team is truly feasible. So please use this opportunity to show your interest.