Those who came to the Mardyke’s Richard Beamish Grounds to celebrate 140 years of Cork County Cricket Club were duly transported back in time, albeit only by 15 years, as former West Indies star and now Ireland coach, Phil Simmons stole the show.

THE INAUGURAL Awards Night celebration of the Munster Cricket Union was distinguished by recognition of the work over a lifetime of dedication to the game of two of Cork’s most distinguished cricketing personalities.

THE loss yesterday of the bowler/batsman John Power for the Royal Liver Senior Cup tie against CYM was disappointing news for a Cork County team intent on rewriting history in the competition.

THE Cork County cricket team are heading into their first second-round game in the Royal Liver “with a degree of optimism” after their historic first victory in the competition last week.