Oakley Cricket Club require semi competent cricketers for a number of vacancies in the 1st and 2nd II Saturday side for the rest of this season and more importantly, for the Summer of 2013.
The ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
The ability to score 15-50 runs on a regular basis
Be able to catch the ball, at least occasionally
The ability to bowl fast, medium, slow, spin or just plain straight
Enjoyment of fielding ...
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