Tomlinson Wins Warrington "Soup" Zuill Sportsmanship Award
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The family of the late Warrington "Soup" Zuill has announced that Somerset Cricket Club's Zeri Tomlinson is the recipient of the 2025 Warrington "Soup" Zuill Cup Match Sportsmanship Award.
Tomlinson was recognized for his exemplary sportsmanship during the recent Cup Match classic. The young colt earned the award after a moment of high-pressure integrity when he chose not to run out opposing batsman Delray Rawlins. Rawlins had hit a ball that struck a close-in fielder, and as he ran to check on the player, Tomlinson refused to take advantage of the situation by running him out.
The award, which honors the spirit of fair play and integrity, was presented by Hoyt Zuill and Alicia Zuill (son and daughter), and Chante Zuill (grand daughter) and it was accepted on Tomlinson's behalf by his father, Adrian Tomlinson.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Dore Wins 2025 Safe Hands Award
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Bermuda HealthCare Services (BHCS) today presented the 2025 Calvin “Bummy” Symonds-Dennis Wainwright Safe Hands Award to Alex Dore, a promising colt from the Somerset Cricket Club.
Dore shone in this year’s Cup Match Classic with two superb one-handed catches while fielding close to the batter. His sharp anticipation, safe hands, and commitment in the field earned him the award. To be recognized so early in his Cup Match career highlights both his talent and his potential to become one of Bermuda’s finest cricketers.
This year’s presentation carried special meaning following the recent passing of cricket legend Dennis Wainwright, who administered the award for many years.
New administrator Mr. Vincent Hollinsid remarked, “I am deeply honoured to take on the administration of the BHCS Calvin "Bummy" Symonds-Dennis Wainwright Safe Hands Award, following the passing of my dear friend Dennis Wainwright. For many years, Dennis managed this award with such commitment, and it is truly a privilege to continue his legacy.
In addition, BHCS recognized Ms. Glenice Simmons, a third-year Biomedical Science student at the University of Kent. Simmons has interned with BHCS for three consecutive summers, contributing to important biomedical work while preparing for her future career.
BHCS Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. Ewart Brown, expressed pride in the dual celebration, “Today we honour excellence on two fronts, on the cricket field with Alex Dore’s outstanding performance, and in the sciences with Glenice Simmons’ dedication to her studies and her contributions to BHCS. Both represent the promise and potential of Bermuda’s next generation. At BHCS, our commitment to supporting young people is not just spoken in words, but demonstrated in deeds, whether through scholarships, internships, or recognitions like today’s. We will continue to invest in the future of Bermuda by empowering our youth in every way we can.”
Monday, September 08, 2025
Bascome Helps Guide Coventry & North Warwickshire to Victory
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Coventry & North Warwickshire 193 Shifnal Cricket Club 153
A dominant half-century from Okera Bascome and a superb five-wicket haul from Arun Singh Kalsi propelled Coventry & North Warwickshire to a 40-run victory over Shifnal Cricket Club in their Birmingham & District Premier Cricket League Premier Division Two match.
After being sent in to bat by Shifnal, Coventry & North Warwickshire was bowled out for 193. The innings was anchored by Bermudian Okera Bascome, who was the top scorer with a blistering 57 from just 43 balls, an innings that included three fours and five sixes. Shifnal's bowling attack was led by Usman Bari, who returned impressive figures of 3 for 28 from his ten overs.
In reply, Shifnal struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Coventry bowling attack and were eventually bowled out for 153. Charlie Home was their top scorer with 33, but the star of the show was Coventry's Arun Singh Kalsi, who tore through the opposition lineup to finish with a fantastic five-wicket haul for 38 runs. Bascome also contributed in the field, holding on to one catch and completing a stumping to cap off a great all-around performance for the Bermudian. The win is a crucial one for Coventry as they continue their league campaign.
Coventry & North Warwickshire Inning
..57 (43) Okera Bascome c Charlie Home b Usman Bari ..01 (13) Arun Singh Kalsi c Usman Bari b Cameron Jones ..35 (74) Will Iles c Sam Scrimgeour b Charlie Home ..04 (17) Sohaym Maddekar c Ben Lees b Usman Bari ..12 (20) Vikram Sodhi st Ben Lees b Alex Renton ..01 (12) George Neal st Ben Lees b Usman Bari ..16 (27) Reuben Majithia b Cameron Jones ..16 (34) Kuldeep Diwan c Thomas Newnes b Alex Renton ..23 (39) Harry Horsley c Usman Bari b Ben Roberts ..13 (12) Sameer Vohra c Usman Bari b Ben Roberts ..00 (04) Gursimrat Singh Not Out ..15 Extras (4b-2lb-9w) 193 Total All Out after 49.1 overs
10.-1-54-2 Cameron Jones 9.1-2-45-2 Ben Roberts 10.-1-28-3 Usman Bari 10.-0-20-2 Alex Renton 10.-1-40-1 Charlie Home
Shifnal Cricket Club Inning
..00 (05)Rahul Kaushal c Will Iles b Sameer Vohra ..05 (26) Pirmjit Singh Kalair c Okera Bascome b Sameer Vohra ..19 (17) Sam Scrimgeour c Arun Singh Kalsi b Harry Horsley ..33 (40) Charlie Home st Okera Bascome b Gursimrat Singh ..09 (40) Jack Edwards b Kuldeep Diwan ..29 (40) Ben Lees LBW Arun Singh Kalsi ..14 (29) Usman Bari LBW Arun Singh Kalsi ..05 (16) Thomas Newnes c Sameer Vohra b Arun Singh Kalsi ..22 (23) Cameron Jones c Kuldeep Diwan b Arun Singh Kalsi ..04 (13) Ben Roberts b Arun Singh Kalsi ..01 (01) Alex Renton Not Out ..12 Extras (1b-9w-2nb) 153 Total All Out after 42 overs
6.0-1-18-2 Sameer Vohra 4.0-0-24-1 Harry Horsley 10.-0-23-1 Kuldeep Diwan 10.-1-33-1 Gursimrat Singh 9.0-1-38-5 Arun Singh Kalsi 3.0-0-16-0 George Neal
Monday, September 08, 2025
Smith Talks St. George's Cricket Club Season
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St. George’s Cricket Club head coach Clay Smith is applauding his team for their impressive accomplishments during the 2025 cricket season. The team overcame the loss of several key players to new clubs to finish the season as Knock-Out Cup champions.
Speaking to www.islandstats.com, Smith said, “We lost the services of several players before the season started, and we had to work with the new players and teach them the philosophy of St. George’s, and I think they did well."
The coach highlighted the leadership of the new skipper, Sinclair Smith, who took over from Onias Bascome at the start of the season. "We had a new skipper, and he led his team well," Smith said. "To finish the season winning the Knock-Out Cup just made the season a success.”
The victory came in a rain-affected final against St. David's Cricket Club. In a match reduced to 35 overs, St. David's posted 186 for 9, but after another rain delay, St. George's were set a revised target of 134 in 25 overs, a chase they successfully completed to lift the trophy.
Sunday, September 07, 2025
St. George's BCB Premier Knock-Out Champions
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St. George’s Cricket Club Premier Division Knock-Out Champions
St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 2 Wickets
St. David’s Cricket Club 186/9 St. George’s Cricket Club 134/8 (Revised Target 134)
St. George's Cricket Club has been crowned the 2025 Premier Division 40-Overs Knockout Cup champions after a victory over St. David's Cricket Club in a final that was affected by rain and a revised target.
St. David's won the toss and elected to bat in the match at Lord's, which was reduced to 35 overs. They posted a strong total of 186 for 9, with Onias Bascome top-scoring with a knock of 42. The St. George’s bowling attack was led by Clay Darrell, who claimed three wickets for 39 runs.
After a rain delay, the target for St. George's was revised to 134 runs in 25 overs. St. George’s got a promising start with Nzari Paynter top-scoring with 33, St. George's was able to find a way to chase down the target, eventually finishing on 134 for 8 in their 21 overs. The St. David's bowling attack, led by Justin Pitcher, was the difference-maker, with Pitcher claiming four wickets for 32 runs in a superb spell. His performance was crucial but it was unsuccessful in securing the championship for St. David's.
St. David’s Cricket Club Inning
..32 (56) Dean Simons c Nzari Paynter b Detroy Smith ..08 (09) Aaron Paynter b Zeko Burgess ..15 (22) Tre Manders c Macai Simmons b Shaki Darrell ..42 (37) Onias Bascome c Detroy Smith b Nzari Paynter ..00 (03) Derrick Brangman LBW Clay Darrell ..34 (26) Isaiah O Brien c Nzari Paynter b Clay Darrell ..15 (13) Ricardo Brangman st Sinclair Smith b Clay Darrell ..07 (16) Justin Pitcher c Jason Anderson b Nzari Paynter ..03 (08) Kevon Fubler Run Out ..09 (13) Brandon Swainson Not Out ..03 (07) Naquan Smith Not Out ..18 Extras (1lb-17w) 186 Total for 9 wickets after 35 overs
..16 (36) Jason Anderson c Ricardo Brangman b Kevon Fubler ..33 (21) Nzari Paynter b Justin Pitcher ..26 (12) Jonte Smith c Isaiah O’Brien b Justin Pitcher ..14 (09) Zachary Edmund c Tre Manders b Derrick Brangman ..00 (03) Macai Simmons c Isaiah O’Brien b Justin Pitcher ..17 (11) Zeko Burgess b Derrick Brangman ..07 (16) Detroy Smith c&b Justin Pitcher ..07 (12) Clay Darrell c Tre Manders b Onias Bascome ..02 (06) Sinclair Smith Not Out ..00 (02) Shaki Darrell Not Out ..10 Extras (8w-2nb) 134 Total for 8 wickets after 21 overs
