England retain O70s World Cup

England retain O70s World Cup

Author: Grant Timms and Trevor Lee March 5, 2026 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 for the first wicket. England made 288/3 and in reply Australia were always behind the rate and finished 15 runs short despite a 115 unbeaten partnership in 13 overs between Gary Budden and Greg Stagg. The tournament started on the 18th of February and featured En...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Silver Stumps - the Over 60s/70s Cricket Podcast
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Penultimate round of 060s and 070s County Matches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
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060s and 070s Championships hotting up plus round 4 of 065s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:26
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Changes to England World Cup Squad plus 060s and 070s round up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:59
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Grant returns, Ron Marches On, It's very hot! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:57
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Dramatic last ball decider in clash of the O65s Table Toppers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
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Have we had a catching record this week? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:44
Cricket is always ready to create records no matter what age you are and how long you've been playing. England O70s opener Chris Evans proved that this week when after dropping a catch at slip in the first over of the ma…
Epic finishes to O60s 1st XI matches despite the Rain! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
Just 13 matches across the entire over 60s and over 70s eight divisions were played to a finish – unbelievable given that this was the first week in June. But nevertheless of the five matches that were completed in the o…
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
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