Merstham's under-17 team are in the East Surrey Colts League Cup final this evening, against Felbridge.

The match starts at 6pm and the lads would appreciate the support of anyone who is able to make it to Quality Street to watch.
 

 

Geoff Miller, who recently stepped down as chairman of selectors for England, will be the guest speaker for the club’s 150th anniversary dinner and dance, at Reigate Hill Golf Club on Friday August 15.

A right-handed all-rounder, Geoff Miller played 254 first-class games for Derbyshire from 1973-86 and 1990, when he returned after a spell with Essex.

 

The Sunday seconds earned a dramatic victory at Quality Street.

Skipper Bill Ash won the toss on a damp wicket and, gambling on early movement, put the visiting Salfords team into bat.

It was a bold move and thanks to 1950s dancehall levels of swing, the run rate stayed low and two wickets fell in the opening 19 overs, with the visitors 22-2 at one point.  In came the middle order and, as the track dried, settled in for a solid slogging effort. 

One man down and with a dry outfield, Merstham struggled to contain the scoring to under ten an over on a track that started to reward the batsmen even for sloppy shots - conditions echoed in the England v India Test at Trent Bridge. 

 

A curry night is being arranged at our Quality Street clubhouse for Saturday, July 26, once the cricket has finished.

The cost is £5 or £3.50 for vegetarian option and people should book their places and orders by Wednesday July 23.

 

The enticing, picturesque surroundings of Quality Street proved irresistable to the Surrey Mirror at the weekend, who sent a photographer to watch Merstham against John Fisher.

Merstham took their winning streak to 10 matches and here is some pictorial description of what happened.

 

Humayoon Nasir’s six wickets and an Andy Rivers half century were the keys to Fuller's League Division Two leaders Merstham unlocking yet another victory.

Bowling out John Fisher for 150 and knocking off the runs for three wickets gave them a 10th win of the season, with the only other game an abandonment - a truly remarkable run.

 

Bookings are being taken for children's summer cricket camps at Merstham Cricket Club during the summer holidays.

Days will run from 9am-3pm and be led by Merstham Cricket Club head coach Mike Hanlon. Activities throughout the day will involve batting, bowling and fielding as well as lots of fun cricket based mini games.

 

Many people actively avoid two jobs in cricket matches which can have a direct impact on the game being played.  Understanding both will improve your skills and involvement in the game as a result... scoring and umpiring. 

Just think, do you know the 10 ways you can be given out?  Or that sloppy scoring could cause you to lose a game? Or the 8+ factors which could trigger an LBW decision? Or the no-ball rule which has nothing to do with the bowler?  Most people will be shaking their head in confusion... but a little bit of time online, using tools readily available (such as this interactive umpiring game) or ten minutes talking to or helping a scorer, starting to stand at square leg - eventually leads to more skills and you becoming a better, more confident cricketer.

So next time the skipper says "who is scoring" or "we need an umpire" - make sure your voice is heard. Your action will be welcomed, you will always be mentored, and eventually you will be able to answer all of the questions above!  In the meantime, please explore BBC Sport's excellent microsite on The Laws.

With thanks to Alex Goodey