Carl takes reins in Shropshire Seniors set-up
Over 50s skipper Carl Ward has stepped up as the new Chair of Cricket Shropshire’s Seniors – the county’s Over 50s, 60s and 70s sides.
He takes over the role from John Foster who has been Chair for a number of years.
The switch was agreed at the Shropshire Seniors AGM which was held recently at Wroxeter & Uppington CC attended by 36 players and officials with apologies from another 12.
It was agreed at the meeting that next season Shropshire would continue to run two teams at Over 50s level, one at Over 60s and continue with the Over 70s which competed for the first time in 2026.
Outgoing Chair John said: “Some work is needed on recruitment so we get some new players involved next season especially at Over 50s level for the 2nd XI.
“We are a friendly bunch that still enjoy playing competitive cricket against our peers up and down the country. It is a great way to stay fit and active – and it is a good standard of cricket.”
Anyone interested in getting involved in the sides at any level can contact the group via seniorcricket@cricketshropshire.co.uk
During the meeting, the captains of each team gave their reports from the 2026 season and batting and bowling awards were handed out.
There was also a vote of thanks to each club in Shropshire who hosted a Seniors game during the season – it was agreed that a donation would be made to each from fund.
Award winners:
- O50 1st – Adam Shimmons batting, Peter Axton bowling
- O50 2nd – Rob Peel batting, Julian Galimore bowling
- O60 – Mo Fiaz batting, Peter Hayes bowling
- O70 – Peter Hayes won both the batting and bowling awards
Officers elected:
- President – Rupert Lister
- O50 captain – Carl Ward
- O50 2nd captain – Steve Maden
- O60 captain Loll Woodhall
- O70 captain – Peter Hayes with support once again from Tym Fern/Geoff Bristow
- Treasurer – Rob Peel
- Secretary Maggie Boyden
- Fixtures Organiser – Richard Chapman supported by Will Askin
- Acting chairman – Carl Ward taking over from John Foster
The meeting was also told that nets have been booked at Shrewsbury School’s Indoor Cricket Centre on 30 March, 6 April, 13 April with two lanes available from 7 till 8pm.
Further dates will be arranged by captains if required including outdoor nets ahead of the start of the 2027 season.