I have had several complaints already this season about over rates in the lower Divisions.  For example one club spent 4 hours bowling 40 overs and another when when the first innings finished after 5pm!  This is a contributory factor to losing youngsters from the game because in this age of instant everything, they often find the whole business of playing cricket rather tedious.  Please sort now or sanctions will follow…….

Rule 14j is clear for Divisions 1 to 3 but I do understand the wording for matches below Division 3 could cause some confusion….. Basically the blue/white 17 inch markings are a guideline for non panel umpires (usually players) in matches below Division 3 to determine whether a leg or off side wide should be given. It is NOT to determine a leg side wide as is the rule for Divisions 1 to 3.  Thus in matches below Division 3, any ball whether legside or offside to any batsman should only be called a wide if it passes outside of the blue/white markings when it passes the popping crease..

We regret to advise that Lakenheath have withdrawn their Division 3 side from the league.  All fixtures will now be removed from the fixture list and from play-cricket.  Lakenheath are still competing in Division 9W but the MSC will be seeking assurances from them and monitoring closely (on safety grounds) as to the quality of the players who will be representing their club in Division 9W.  

Leroy Facey has been given a 2 week Level 2 ban for abusive language to an umpire after the Division 2 match between Witham and Abberton on Saturday 19th April  However for a full apology later in the day to the umpires concerned, the sentence has been reduced to a 1 week ban with 1 week suspended for the rest of the season.  This ban applies to all matches played next week in the Two Counties Championship and in all matches in ECB affiliated leagues……

Ted Clarkson’s Funeral will take place on Tuesday May 13th at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury at 1pm. The Wake will then follow the Service back at Sudbury Cricket Club, Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AN. 

We regret to advise that LBV have had to drop out of Division 3 of the Championship with immediate effect.   We note that Lakenheath have conceded their match on Saturday 19th April  against Long Melford – we will keep you informed as to ongoing progress with them…….

Rules for the T20, T30 and the Sunday League con now be found under Rules tab above.  The list of Category 3 and Category 3 with Dispensation can be found under the Overseas tab above.

Bad news …..I just wanted to let you know that Sudbury CC President, Ted Clarkson, sadly passed away early this morning. He has been a stalwart of their Club for the best part of 60 years and will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Shuna, and family.  Further details will be posted in this site in due course.

After the funeral on Tuesday 25th February the wake will be held at Paul and Whites, Stone Lodge Lane, Ipswich