Old boys rumble on

It's hardly headline making, but The Cricketer Cup, which started back in 1967 and features 32 of England's top public schools, stages its 40th final on August 13 at Richmond in Surrey. This year's final features Old Malvernians, who defeated Eton Ramblers, and Old Tonbridgians, who beat Repton Pilgrims.

Ivo Tennant in The Times reports that Tonbridgians, the most successful old boys side in the 40-year history of the competition, will be seeking their 13th victory.

And in a seismic shock, for the first time the 2007 competition will feature a new side. Next year Old Blundellians will not take part in the competition, having struggled to raise competitive teams, and their place will be taken by the thriving Old Cranleighans from Surrey.