We have very recently introduced two new cricket bat models:
The Legacy profile involves new prototype designs that we have developed over an extensive period of time. Our current model, the Legacy 'Ultra', is a bat that has been generated from very early bats (circa the early 1800s) that looked more club-like! The Reserve 'Ultra' profile has a guaranteed 40mm edges and is made from our Reserve grade willow. They are the ultimate, large-profile bats available out there today. For more information about these models please click on the links above or visit our Products page. We have just received a new shipment of English Willow which James is currently unpacking and is certain to have the perfect cleft for your next cricket bat. Contact us today!Laver & Wood will be providing coaching lessons leading into summer. Please click here for more information and to open the registration form.
Photo Gallery as below
Squad:
James Mackie, New Zealand, Left Hand Batsman and Captain Geoff Barnett, New Zealand/Canada, Left Hand Batsman and Right Arm Medium Pace Joe Harris, Canada/Barbados, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Off-Spin Matthew Penney, South Africa, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Off-Spin Chandan Naik, USA, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Off-Spin Roger Patterson, UK, Right Hand Batsman and Wicket Keeper Girish Kale, USA, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Medium Pace Sunil Bulusu, USA, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Fast-Medium Pace Steve Carlile, Australia, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Fast-Medium Pace Hemant Thaman, USA, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Leg-Spin Krishna Kurrup, USA, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Off-Spin/Medium Pace Andy Sykes, UK/NZ, Right Hand Batsman and Right Arm Leg-Spin
2nd July
Morning: We beat the Eagles by 25 runs
Geoff Barnett (67) and Chandan Naik (40) were the standout batsmen and Chandan also took 4 wickets. Hemant Thaman also bowled very well and took 3 wickets with his aggressive leg spin We experienced two very different injuries, a head injury to wicket keeper Rog Patterson when standing up to the stumps and a hip injury to Joe Harris from hitting the ball too far!
Afternoon: We lost to MidWest by 5 wickets
Sunil Bulusu (40) James Mackie (35) played two very enterprising innings but unfortunately we dropped a few too many catches and went down to a good all-round team The MidWest team had a good mixture of aggressive batsman (including a star USA U19 opener), fast seam bowlers and accurate spinners. They were very unlucky to miss out on a semi-final place themselves
3rd July
Morning: We lost to the US Tigers by 6 wickets
James Mackie (40) was the star batsman and his sweeps and reverse sweeps were a joy to behold! Once again our bowlers worked tirelessly but the experience of the US Tiger players shone through in the end. The US Tigers eventually lost the final of the entire tournament to an ICMC team filled with first-class, IPL and international players. We fought gallantly against an exceptional team made up of some of the best players from around the United States
4th July
Having won one game and lost two we unfortunately missed out on qualification for the latter stages. We did however enjoy watching the final where the ICMC team were a bit too strong for the US Tigers. The closing ceremony was also very well organised and the trophies were incredible. We, as a team thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and were very grateful to the hard work of the organisers
