Silver Stumps - the Over 60s/70s Cricket Podcast

Silver Stumps - the Over 60s/70s Cricket Podcast

Author: Grant Timms and Trevor Lee Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a whole world of cricket that thrives long after many have hung up their boots, and Silver Stumps-the Over 60s/70s Cricket Podcast is your direct line to it. Co-hosted by seasoned county veterans Grant Timms and Trevor Lee, this isn't just about nostalgia; it's a lively dive into the current, competitive arena of masters cricket. Each episode brings the sound of leather on willow from matches where players in their sixties and seventies are still fiercely competing over those twenty-two yards. You'll hear from fellow cricketers sharing their stories and strategies, frank discussions about the unique challenges and joys of playing later in life, and practical advice that covers everything from fitness to technique for extending your own time at the crease. It’s a community conversation, captured in a podcast, that celebrates the enduring spirit of the game. Whether you're still playing, coaching, or simply love cricket, Grant and Trevor offer a perspective you won't find anywhere else, full of camaraderie, insight, and a genuine passion for ensuring the game continues at every age.
Episodes
Too wet last week - too hot this week! Plus TP and Ron’s Walks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:55
Last Tuesday only 6 matches across the 5 060s Divisions survived the downpour. This week only 12 survived the heat! By Thursday though the sun came out and lots of O70s cricket took place Full results here Talking of hea…
O60s O70s County Cricket plus O65s Regional Comp Round Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
The weather dominated the O60s county matches this week with just six matches across five divisions surviving the Tuesday downpours. By Thursday though the sun came out and lots of Seniors cricket took place with round t…
O60s and O70s Cricket County Championship Round-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
Matches this week across 5 divisions of Over 60s cricket and 3 divisions of Over 70s cricket Including 3 matches that were tied! Full results here Plus we briefly look at the England Over 60s match v Scotland which was a…
GT on the mend, O60s Championship Underway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:01
This week’s best news is that Grant got through his Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm operation and he's now recovering in hospital in Leicester. Please do send your goodwill messages to him via podcast@trevorjlee.com or by clic…
O65s First Matches plus O70s Trial, O60s Final Trial and Famous 99’s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
This is episode 99 of the Silver stumps podcast so Grant starts off by recalling some famous 99's – have you had a 99? And then got out in bizarre circumstances? - let us know. The England / Wales regional O65s competiti…
O60s O70s 2026 Season Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
The O60s / O70s cricket season in the UK is almost upon us In this fast paced episode Grant and Trevor look at all that’s new for 2026 in the now 138 team strong O60s and O70s county championship and Trevor shares an ide…
Helmets, O60s Player of Year, New Regional O65s Comp. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:20
In yet another packed episode Grant and Trevor talk about helmets after one of Grant’s County colleagues took a nasty blow in the nets while not wearing a helmet. Should they be compulsory in seniors Cricket? We discuss.…
Malta Seniors Cricket Festival with Frank Spiteri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:43
For many senior cricketers one of the highlights of the year is the Malta Seniors Cricket Festival We are delighted therefore to have on this episode the founder and tournament director, Frank Spiteri Frank’s family orig…
England retain O70s World Cup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
England retained the O70s World Cup they won in 2024 with a 15 run win over Australia at the magnificent Hagley Oval in Christchurch New Zealand. England were put in and Jim Phillips and Chris Evans added 183 in 30 overs…