The sun shone on memorial match for popular local cricket character

The sun shone on the friendly cricket match held in the honour of popular local cricket official and personality John Bigham on Bank Holiday Monday.

By Alan Swann

Published 30th Aug 2023, 11:00 BST

Updated 30th Aug 2023, 14:13 BST

Teams and officials at the memorial cricket match for John Bigham at Orton Park CC. Photo: David Lowndes.

Mr Bigham passed away last October and son Jonathan organised a match between a Hunts League XI and a Rutland League XI in his memory and to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, MacMillan Nurses and Sue Ryder.

The match was held at Orton Park CC, where Bigham senior was instrumental in setting up a youth system that still flourishes today.

The Hunts League won the match by 11 runs after posting a score of 225-8 in 40 overs.

Waresley’s Jim Keys top scored with 53 before retiring as per the rules of the match with Fardin Satari (Bharat Sports) making 46.

Gavin Meichan (Orton Park) and David Clarke (Peterborough Town) took two wickets apiece for the Rutland League who replied with 214-9.

Danny Harrington (Ufford Park) top scored with 42 with Nick Wilson (Castor) contributing 31.

Pete Waughman (Houghton and Wyton) took 3-35 from 6 overs.