These photographs were taken during the Skinner Cup Quarter Final match, at home to Chesham, on Sunday, 10th August, 2003.  It was a strange see-saw match.  We batted first and were soon in trouble at 20-3, but then recovered well to reach 172-8 from our 45 overs.  In reply, Chesham got off to a flier, and reached 77-0 from 11 overs, then a middle order collapse reduced them on 143-9, only for their last wicket pair put on 30 runs to win the match!

Amit Puri on his way to 61.

Amit Puri again, forcing off the back foot.

Rhys Mander clipping to leg.

Rhys Mander again, playing a cover drive.

And a third photograph of Rhys Mander batting, another cover drive!  Which is fairly ironic, as Rhys wasn't in for long!  But he did make his mark later in the day with an excellent bowling spell.

Saqib Ahmed, who made an excellent 42 not out, clipping one to leg in his usual elegant style.

And, finally, three wise men watching the game.  On the left is Shabir Ahmed (Shabs), who helped roll the pitch in the morning, and then helped make the teas, and then cleared up afterwards while we were fielding ... all in a normal day's work for Shabs.  In the centre is Zamir Khan (Zeddy), 1st XI club captain, who has already passed 1000 runs this season and hit an unbelievable 58 sixes on the way; today, though, unfortunately, Zeddy failed to trouble the scorers, but he did get into the match later on with the ball, taking three wickets.  And, on the right is Anil Puri, who is enjoying the performance of his son, Amit (61 runs and four wickets today).