Longparish, Australia Over 60s and Bob Kingston.JPG

There's a few cameras at this one.JPG

John Woodcock presides over the toss with Matt Jackman and Ross ChapmanJPG

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before talking tea towels with Ray Smith who put so much effort into organising the day.JPG

Victorian, Bob Phillips opens the bowling.JPG

Graham Chandler, Wilts Over 50s skipper, guests as opening bat.JPG

Queenslander and Sheffield Shield cricketer in the 70s Colin Cooke opens up from the other end.JPG

Brian Scott, legend of Sydney Shires Cricket has a bowl.JPG

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meanwhile people come and go throughout the afternoon, Andy Jones, Dennis Luff and Ray Smith.JPG

It's Blackie's car.JPG

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Michael Taplin bats, Dennis Luff and Brenda Smith at first and second slip.JPG

Matt Jackman nurdles one around the corner as Dennis Luff, a legend of Longparish cricket with over 50 centuries for the club, is moved to second slip.JPG

Brenda Smith moves to third slip

Tour Captain Stirling Hamman has a bowl.JPG

Matt Jackman hits out.JPG

as does Harry Martin.JPG

Andy Jones on the charge.JPG

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end of the innings.JPG

a magnificent tea.JPG

Michael Taplin bowls to Ross Chapman.JPG

Michael beats the bat.JPG

In a brief battle of wits, Ross Chapman counters with a six.JPG

and all too soon it was over.JPG

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LCC v Australia Over 60s 146.JPG

LCC v Australia Over 60s 158.JPG

and so to the pub where Michael's bowling receives mixed reviews.JPG

which he takes on the chin, basking in the afterglow of a wicket taken.JPG

William de Cani is man of the match for doing something or other.JPG

John Woodcock picks up an Australian Over 60s tie.JPG

and Ray is awarded a baggy maroon on a great day at LCC.JPG