Cricket

Cricketers from the University of Cambridge have just returned from their first ever tour of India. 14 players represented the University over the ten day tour with two matches in Delhi and four in Mumbai. During the trip, which was arranged to coincide with the visit of the Vice-Chancellor, Alison Richard, the travelling team only managed one victory, not including their friendly touch rugby match. Highlights of the tour included a prestigious match against Roshanara CC in Delhi.

 

Social

Interested in playing some six-a-side football this term? A new league is starting up in February, open to students and non-students alike, and local teams have the chance of scooping a £1000 cash prize. For more details check out www.soccersixes.net.

Also, any sports sides interested in breaking away from the monotony of Wednesday night Cindies should consider Soul Tree’s newest alternative. HonkyTonk@Soul Tree is launching Wednesday January 27th, and anyone with Hawks Club cards will receive discounted entry.

 

Local Sport

Our local football side could only manage a draw against struggling non-league rivals Eastbourne Borough. The FA Trophy game ended in a 2-2 draw after Crow converted two penalties. It was almost the second defeat in the space of a week at the hands of Eastbourne.

Despite the recent run of bad form, Ling has called for his squad to stay together, remaining optimistic that he and his side can start climbing the table soon.

Cambridge are currently 14th in the Blue Square Premier, having lost four consecutive games in the league, but will be hoping that a decent cup run in the FA Trophy will give them the momentum required to kick-start their league campaign. The second round tie with Eastbourne will be replayed on Tuesday evening.

In other news, full-back Anthony Tonkin has done the unthinkable, completing a sacrilegious move to arch rivals Oxford United for an undisclosed fee.