Bodleian, batting second, chasing the Strollers total of 169. Ackland and Shackleton opening.

A certain ring rustiness in the Bodleian innings as we close on 89-8. But it's great to be playing cricket in the sun again. Thanks Strollers for a game played in good spirit.

Entertaining match report for our game against Strollers CC, fresh from the Bodleian sports desk can be found here... bodleiancc.weebly.com

Dramatic scenes at the score box at 3:28. Being a scorer can be hazardous indeed. player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watc…

Fascinating article. Might order up some early editions of Wisden from the stacks... WG Grace: Cricket legend has 10 matches wiped from iconic first-class record - bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/…

Summer is well on its way, and our first home game of the season is approaching. Sunday 15th May beautiful Great Tew. Here, in fact tewcentre.org.uk Come down, find a comfy spot, and enjoy. #bodleian #greattew #villagecricket

The rain looked like getting in the way but a great, fairly close game in the end against The Authors CC at lovely Great Tew. Dave Busby bowling like a dream...

The Hunters have progressed to 41-0 from 7 overs against Bodleian CC, on a lovely afternoon at Brockwood.

Fresh off the (antique) presses, match report from our trip to good friends WhiteHunters in Hampshire on Sunday is here... bodleiancc.weebly.com #Bodleianlibrary

Bodley's next match, this Sunday at the stately surrounds of Middleton Park in Middleton Stoney. Do come along if you like that sort of thing. #bodleianlibrary #villagecricket

Back from Exeter tour, a quite magical weekend of cricket and comaraderie. Three very close games, one win, almost 600 runs scored and everyone putting in a performance. Wonderful. Report to follow...

Settle down with something cold for an epic match report from Bodley's recent tour matches...bodleiancc.weebly.com #bodleianlibrary

Thriller in the Shires against Alpine F1 CC last night. Read all about it here... #bodleianlibrary bodleiancc.weebly.com

Second win on the bounce yesterday with contributions all round. A great day for librarians that play cricket! bodleiancc.weebly.com

The home base for Bodleian CC 's #Derby cricket tour, many years ago. Happy days!

First fixture of the season this Sunday promises to be a good one. Bodley are at home in Great Tew playing the Authors XI. 1pm start time, all welcome - there's a lovely clubhouse and the weather looks good...

The sun is out at Great Tew and the teams are enjoying tea sur l'herbe. Bodleian, batting first, close their innings at 152 for 8 off 35 overs.

The The Authors CC win in a final over thriller. They get over the line with six wickets down and one ball to spare. #Thriller

Summer breaking out in the The Authors CC win v the Bodleian Library. Well played Ben Falk (Robert Downey Jr.: The Fall and Rise of the Comeback Kid) and David Owen (Foinavon: The Story of the Grand National's Biggest Upset). Only a brave author upsets a librarian...

The de facto returning officer of the Your Party leadership election has not seen fit to put her laundry away to make the announcement. You have to admire it.