On Saturday evening, the St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club community came together for our Annual Presentation Evening, held once again at the elegant Castle Grove venue in Headingley. The event was again well-attended, a testament to the strength of our membership and the growing sense of unity across the Club.

The evening was a celebration not just of cricketing achievement, but of camaraderie, progress, and pride in what we’ve built, and are building, together. From juniors to veterans, players, families, and supporters, the room was filled with familiar faces and new friends, all sharing stories from the season and enjoying the chance to connect off the pitch.

Guests were treated to a delicious meal in a beautifully set dining room, with the warm atmosphere enhanced by laughter, shared memories, and a few well-earned drinks. Huge thanks go to the organisers whose tireless efforts ensured every detail was spot on.

After dinner, Club Chairman Paul Berry took to the microphone to reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to 2026. He congratulated everyone for their achievements, acknowledged the hard work of volunteers, the resilience of our teams, and the diversity and inclusive spirit that continues to define our Club.

Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for, the presentation of trophies. From batting brilliance to bowling breakthroughs, from rising stars to unsung heroes, each winner was cheered with genuine appreciation.

As we look ahead to 2026, the Annual Presentation Evening reminded us of what makes St Chad’s Broomfield CC special: not just the cricket, but the people. Here’s to another year of progress, pride, and playing the game we love.

Here is a list of the awards handed out on the night:

1st XI Batting – Joe Eyles 469 runs at 36.08
1st XI Bowling – Praveen Thotagamuwa 44 wickets at 14.82 & Hat-trick
1st XI Players’ Player Award – Sharan Prakath
1st XI Captain’s Award – Joe Eyles

2nd XI Batting – Will Griffiths 414 runs at 41.40
2nd XI Bowling – Rob Heald 38 wickets at 14.50
2nd XI Players’ Player Award – Jeewan Geeganage
2nd XI Captain’s Award – Jeewan Geeganage

3rd XI Batting – Bhanu Prabhakar 336 runs at 19.76
3rd XI Bowling – Omar Pathan 45 wickets at 15.51
3rd XI Players’ Player Award – Kamran Khan / Omar Khan Pathan
3rd XI Captain’s Award – Bhanu Prabhakar

4th XI Batting – Will Grimsey 200 runs at 14.29
4th XI Bowling – Paul Scanlon 23 wickets at 16.87
4th XI Players’ Player Award – Toby Clarke / Will Grimsey
4th XI Captain’s Award – Alex Worsfold

Sunday XI Batting – Jeewan Geeganage 231 runs at 38.50
Sunday XI Bowling – Alfie Hasan wickets at 17 16.59
Sunday XI Players’ Player Award – Alfie Hasan
Sunday XI Captain’s Award – Alan Bower

Milestone Award – Michael Barnes 4187 LMS career runs & 108 LMS career wickets

MYSCL Fair Play Award – Sunday XI
MYSCL Fielding Award – Alfie Hasan
MYSCL Wicket Keeping Award – George Berry

Most Runs – Sharan Prakath 734
Most Wickets – Jeewan Geeganage 48
Highest Score – Will Griffiths 117*
Best Bowling – Lydie Wykes-Templeman 6-3
Senior Fielder – Harry Howarth
Volunteers of the Year – George Berry, Jeewan Geeganage, Michael Barnes, Paul Berry & Oscar Havis