Swansea village cricketer set to mark 25 years with national Hall of Fame honour

YNYSTAWE: 'Licence to thrill' — the DVLA man whose six wickets won the village a Lord's final, 25 years on

When Ynystawe walked out at Lord’s in 2001, they were the outsiders. The team they faced, Elvaston of Derbyshire, were the defending champions and among the most feared village sides in the country, with two titles already to their name. Ynystawe posted a modest 190 for 5. Then Paul Discombe took the ball. His 6 for 18 skittled the champions for 91 inside 27 overs — a 99-run win, the largest margin the final had ever seen, and figures no bowler …

Swansea village cricketer set to mark 25 years with national Hall of Fame honour

Nation.Cymru staff A village cricketer from the Swansea area is set to be inducted into the National Village Cup Hall of Fame, recognising his outstanding contribution to village cricket. Paul Discombe, whose figures of 6 for 18 are the best by any bowler in a Village Cup final, will be awarded the honour to mark […] The post Swansea village cricketer set to mark 25 years with national Hall of Fame honour appeared first on Nation.Cymru.