Oakley two’s won again on Saturday largely thanks to a brilliant 95 from incoming Colts general manager, Gordon Hossick. After losing Jack Green and Julian Worthington early on, Oakley were soon stabilised by veteran Gordon Scott and Gordon Hossick, who was playing in his first game of the season.
Further wickets fell, including the comedic two ball retirement of the enthusiastic but largely useless Andrew Ogden. However, Andy felt he had done his bit as his retirement allowed youngster John Gorrard to support Hossick with an excellent 44 that aided Oakley to 199.
Oakley successfully defended the total with Naveen Chandru the star turn with figures of 4-18 that was assisted by further wickets from Julian Worthington, Alex Ogden and Gordon Hossick.
As the chairman of the club, it is my duty to offer Gordon my congratulations for his fine knock, however, after attempting to reach a target that is half his score for the last five years, my heartfelt congratulations were laced with just a tinge of bitter jealously and general nausea.
Well done lads
Up the Oaks!!!