Shillingstone CC

Not a bad addition to your local village club… 🏏 Former Sri Lanka International & cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara has turned his attention to the village green as he’s been stepping out for 5th tier Dorset side (Shillingstone Cricket Club). Bowling, batting and the part time groundsman, Kumar has dived into the word of village cricket & we love to see it! @shillingstonecc

Saturday 22nd June Dorset Cricket League Div 3 @shillingstonecc 262/6 (40) beat @WintonCC 215/9 (40) with help from former Sri Lanka international Kumar Sangakkara

Home to @WintonCC this weekend. A top of the table clash. Please pop down if you can.

🗣️ "I bat at No.5 because I'm thoroughly unproven at this level..." 😂 Kumar Sangakkara spoke to @Yas_Wisden about his recent experience of playing club cricket for @shillingstonecc 🏏 🤝 @KiaUK 🟢 bit.ly/WCWPSpotify 🍎 bit.ly/WCWPApplePods 👀 bit.ly/WCWPYouTube1806

Away to Wimborne 3s at Colehill this weekend. The legend Ian Paulley is back, with all-rounder Wilbur also back in the fold. Can the mighty SCC make it 3 from 3?

Home to @AbbotsburyCC this weekend. Kumar stays 5 after his impressive knock last week and Harry Paulley continues to keep after impressing with the gloves. A return to the line up for Jerry Shaw after an injury lay-off. 1pm start.

Kumar Sangakkara returned to the crease over the weekend!! Would @MClarke23 do the same in Australia?? “Nope nope nope! Never again!” #AroundTheWicket @ESPNAusNZ @ESPNcricinfo

Wasn’t allowed to do this @HomeOfCricket

Meet the Dorset village cricketer who will now always be able to say he bowled out @KumarSanga2… Love that a legend of the game turned out for @shillingstonecc! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #Dorset #Cricket @BBCSouthNews @BBCSport @KingstonLacyCC 🏏 bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/…

It was just a regular Saturday in the fifth tier of the Dorset Cricket League... until Kumar Sangakkara turned up! 🤯 Kingston Lacy CC's John Burns has got himself a story for life! 👏

@ChrisMa40505471 @TheBarmyArmy @nmarshall1990 has a habit of scoring 7….

@TheBarmyArmy If I were Nick Marshall, I’d already be telling people about the time I had a higher strike rate

Imagine turning for your Division Three match and Kumar Sangakkara is in the opposition XI 🙃 We're sure John Burns will be feeling pretty smug this week 🤣

When you rock up for a Division Three match and Kumar Sangakkara’s in the opposition… (He took a wicket in addition to his runs)

Days like these rarely come along in village cricket. But to play against @shillingstonecc and Kumar Sangakkara was an absolute pleasure. Still a gun cricketer and very generous with his time. This is why I love the sport. #updalacy #villagecricket #cricket @KingstonLacyCC

All three sides are in action on Saturday, here's how they line up. 1st XI have a huge 1st v 2nd game at @martinstowncc 2nd XI look to tighten their grip on top spot as they host @shillingstonecc 3rd XI look to build on an encouraging performance as they head to Marnhull

Sunday is going to be a busy day: 10am ECB T20 Cup match (rearranged from last weekend) v @shillingstonecc 1pm @swwrpl 40 over match v @ferrysteelw_g Praying for a lot of sun over the next few days to dry the ground out #womenscricket #DCC #devizes #wiltshirecricket

Team news ahead of the local derby away v Blandford

@pooletowncc knock it off for the loss of 0. If only @Harry_Paulley could catch.....

175-8 off 40. Page-Chatton 46* Weldon 39 Miles 29