Fletcher is rewarded for making hay in May
Each month, we celebrate the deeds of our cricketers, with the winner being presented with a six new balls for their club, provided by Blythe Liggins.
Fletcher wins the prize having scored 166 in Claverdon’s 144-run victory over Ashton-Under-Hill on a very cold, overcast and windy day deep in the Cotswolds.
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Hide AdArmed with a new bat for the opening game of the season, he joined Will Lawton in dispatching Ashton’s bowlers to all parts of the ground.
The duo were involved in a race to reach three figures and Fletcher crunched a ball through the covers to bring up his first century for the club.
Although Lawton departed for 97, Lawton continued on to make a superb 166.
Tim Lester, head of residential conveyancing at sponsors Blythe Liggins Solicitors, said: “Congratulations to Stephen on a marvellous innings.
“To score more than 150 at any standard of cricket should be applauded, especially in the first match of the season.”