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Finally - we managed to complete a competitive fixture this season.... and what a result! A fantastic and much deserved victory against Berkshire with plaudits due to batters and bowlers alike.

Berkshire won the toss and invited Dorset to bat. After losing Nick Park with the score on 12, Josh Lawrence joined Aaron Williams at the crease and they took the score on to 107 before Lawrence was run out, having just reached his 50. Williams (92) was the 4th wicket to fall (213) and Darren Cowley (49) followed with the score showing 232 and just one more wicket fell before Dorset completed their 50 overs on 234-6 ... not enough runs for some of the doubting old guard!!

Well, they were wrong! Steffan Jones claimed the wicket of Berkshire Captain Bjorn Mordt in the 3rd over and wickets fell at regular intervals until Berks were reduced to 52-5 in the 19th over. A 6th wicket stand of 60 between opener David Barnes and Chris Peploe brought some hope to the visitors but, when Barnes was brilliantly run out for 58, it was down to Peploe to lead the chase. Despite his best efforts he was eventually dismissed for 79, the last wicket to fall and Berkshire, the reigning MCCA Trophy Champions, were all out for 181. Steffan Jones finished with 3-44 from his 10 overs with 2 wickets each for Wolstenholme, Barlow and Hicks.

With so many fixtures having been lost to the weather this season, Dorset need to win against Wales this weekend to ensure that they go forward to the quarter finals.

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Dorset CCC 2012 Season Preview - Tom Hicks

Looking ahead to the start of a new season for Dorset CCC always brings the same mixture of excitement, anticipation and a sense of the unknown. Crucial to our success this year will be achieving a consistency of selection which was lacking last year, and to this end, the management have decided that two nominal squads will be selected: one for the limited-over competition and another for the 3-day championship. The aim of this is to identify those players who can commit to each campaign and to try and avoid the type of chopping and changing which can lead to inconsistent results. Personally, I am in favour of this greater clarity and it should mean that commitment is rewarded. Of course, we are also looking for quality performers and we are delighted to welcome back Stefan Jones to the squad after his spell as coach of Derbyshire. Stefan impressed three seasons ago when he played in our championship side and he will bring a level of skill and professionalism to the bowling attack.The attack should also be strengthened by the re-signing of Scott Barlow - a championship winner with Devon last year -who is returning to Bournemouth CC and is a well respected and talented young seamer. Sadly, we will be without Nick Park and Matt Metcalfe for the start of the one-day competition due to work commitments, but this should open the door for some young talent, of which there is plenty in the county.

I am pleased to announce that Aaron Williams will be taking over from Chris Park as vice captain of the side. Chris has been a huge support to me as captain and we will lose none of his tactical acuity from behind the stumps this season. Aaron has proved himself a tough competitor since his move from Devon and I am sure will do a fine job when called upon.

As ever, our ebullient coach, Alan Willows, has asked for hard work, enthusiasm and concentration in equal measure. I hope that the side is able to play without fear and that each individual expresses themselves to the full. We have the squad to compete in both competitions but the key will be getting off to a good start and into winning ways. I look forward to your support at Dean Park (which I am told is looking a picture thanks to the work of Derek Tapper and his team) and at our away games. I hope we can get back to the form of 2010 and bring some silverware back to the county.

Come on you Leopards!

Tom Hicks - Captain

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Dorset CCC 2012 Season Preview - Sean Walbridge

Dorset County Cricket Club’s winter preparations have gone well and Coach Alan Willows is looking forward to getting his side out on the pitch and building on last season’s efforts. Alan says ‘Last season was slightly disappointing following the Minor Counties Championship success in 2010. We struggled to get a settled side on the pitch and if we can manage to do that this then I’m sure we’ll be competitive in both the One Day and Championship Trophies this season’.

Dorset’s squad has been strengthened over the winter with the addition of former Somerset, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire quick bowler Stefan Jones. Jones who played two Championship matches for the County back in 2009 is now teaching and he’s kept in touch with Willows who is delighted with the signing ‘Stef is a great guy who will bring so much to our side both on and off the pitch. We’ve been looking a top class bowler and he fits the bill perfectly and he can also add useful runs with the bat in the lower order. Dave Kidner has also rejoined the Dorset squad and his left arm seam will bring further class to the pace attack. No players have left the squad and Willows is hoping some of the talented youngsters in the Dorset A side can push for 1st team places. Masoor Khan, Tom Jacques, Mark House and James Park all made their debuts last season and they will be hoping to impress in pre season.

Tom Hicks will continue to lead the side, described by Willows as true leader he will this year be assisted by Aaron Williams who replace Chris Park as vice-captain.

Dorset will once again be supported by their long-term sponsor the Hearn Group who are in the seventh year of sponsorship with the County side.
In the One Day Trophy Dorset have been drawn in a Group 4 with Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire and Wales. Their two home games in the Group stages will both be played at Dean Park rather than Dorchester and Weymouth.
In the 3 Day Championship Dorset will entertain Berkshire, Shropshire and Wiltshire all at Dean Park. They will travel to Cheshire, Devon and Oxfordshire for their away fixtures.
Dorset open their season with friendly’s against Dorset League XI, Wiltshire over the Easter weekend at Dean Park and travel to the Rose Bowl to play Hampshire 2nds before their opening One Day Trophy fixture against Buckinghamshire.

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14th March 2012 - It is with much sadness that we announce the death, at the age of 90, of our President Derek J W Bridge. He passed away peacefully at his home in Sherborne.

Between 1949 and 1969, Derek played 173 Minor Counties Championship matches for Dorset CCC and spent many years as a well respected official of the MCCA.

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(Please note that, due to the inclement weather, we have unfortunately run out of Club wellington boots, inflatable dinghies, water wings and umbrellas. Spectators are requested to bring their bath/shower sponge, to assist with the mopping up of the pitch, and are advised that the use of jet-skis and surf boards on the cricket square is strictly forbidden.)

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