Saturday round up: 1st XI batting first posted 342/7 of their 45 overs Keron persaud scoring 154 NO of 96 balls and Ian Wade 82 of 52 Vs Stand scoring 132 AO. Bowling figures Louis Birmingham 6.3 3 wickets 11 runs Rashid Masood 8 overs 3 wickets 35 runs Nurul Huda 12 51 2

2nd XI: Swinton Moorside choosing to bat first scoring 235 of their 45 overs. In reply East lancs scored 226 falling 10 runs short in a spirited second innings. Notable mentions Jerome Roith on debut scoring 74 of 98 balls and M.Conn 70 of 47 balls.

The club are looking to arrange a series of 3rd XI games and development team games throughout the season. Happy to host or play away, please drop us a message if you are interested!

The club is delighted to announce that Keron Persaud will be returning for the 2026 season 🏏

All at ELPM would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas Thanks for your support, Sponsorship and to all who have pulled on their whites representing our club, Hope you all have the best Christmas

Pre-Season Training starts on Friday 23rd January 2026 and will be every Friday going forward until the season 7pm - 8pm at PA Sports, Cobden Street, Bury BL9 6AW New Players welcome 🏏

3rd Xi Captaincy update: Dan Patten will again lead the 3rd team for the 2026 Season Dan took over midway through 2025 when Mike Lonsdale stepped down We would like to thank Mike for his time as 3rd Xi captain and wish Dan all the best for 2026 🏏

🏏 JUNIOR CRICKET PLAYERS WANTED! 🏏 We’re looking for junior cricketers from School Year 2 and upwards 👦👧 ✅ No experience needed ✅ Fun, friendly sessions ✅ Low cost ❄️ Winter nets start in January 📩 Message or email us for more information Please retweet ❤️

2nd Xi Captaincy Update: Anthony Whittaker will be captain of the 2's for the 2026 season follow Mark Patten's decision to step down from the role. Good luck to Anthony and thanks to Mark for captaining the 2nds for the last season and a half 🏏

1st Xi Captain Update Louis Birmingham retains his place as 1st Xi captain for the 2026 season Good luck @birmy6

This Saturday is our Christmas event, free entry and everybody welcome come and join us for some Christmas fun 🎅🎄 #fatherchristmas #christmasmarkets #livstrust #alpacas

PLAYERS WANTED 🏏 We are looking to recruit players for the 2026 season and beyond! We play in the GMCL Leagues with 2 Saturday teams and 1 Sunday Team If interested in getting involved please get in touch with first team captain Louis on 07725702117

Bonfire tickets are now Sold Out 🔥🔥

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SAVE THE DATE: WE ARE PUTTING THE GROUND TO SLEEP SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER FROM 10am. WE NEED HANDS SO IT ONLY TAKES A FEW HOURS.