Lydeard launch campaign with victory

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

BISHOPS Lydeard 2nds started life in Division Two of the Somerset League with a comprehensive 83-run victory over Castle Cary 2nds.

Debutant Charlie Axon top-scored with a fine chanceless 112, with support from skipper John England (62) as Lydeard reached 213-4.

The pick of the bowlers was John Salter (3-25), who was well backed up by Jamie Street and Tim Crowe with two wickets each as Cary got to 130-8.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos