We are also delighted to announce that the side will be playing out of East Leake Playing Fields on Costock Road. We would like to thank the Playing Fields Committee for making this happen along with our friends at Soar Valley Cricket Club.

As the majority of the 3rd XI will be made up and supported by our Juniors, most of whom live in East Leake we felt it very important that our 3rd XI played in the local area.

We can also confirm that, as with all the Badgers Saturday teams we will be arranging for Cricket Teas to be provided.

The Badgers last fielded a 3rd XI in 2015 so after 10 seasons away, we are delighted to be able to give our new crop Juniors a chance to step up to Senior Open Aged Cricket.

We also welcome adults who would like to give cricket a go.

We are also on the lookout for people to support this team in the paid matchday positions of Umpires and Scorers.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Thrumpton Cricket Club Secretary Nigel Barrett on 07305 207071 or Chairman Mark Sampson on 07501 437691.

We look forward to seeing this side grow throughout the season.