Cricket

The sixth former, who goes to Windsor Boys School, smashed 200 not out in the 40 over match.

Cricket club on track to building a 'lasting legacy' as batsman breaks record

(190654) Bat Rahim Akhtar. Slough Cricket (Batting) vs Banbury CC. PIctures by Mike Swift.

(190654) Bat Rahim Akhtar. Slough Cricket (Batting) vs Banbury CC. PIctures by Mike Swift.

Row between two Slough sports clubs rages over land for new cricket pitch

(190654) Bat Rahim Akhtar. Slough Cricket (Batting) vs Banbury CC. PIctures by Mike Swift.

(190654) Bat Rahim Akhtar. Slough Cricket (Batting) vs Banbury CC. PIctures by Mike Swift.

Parking fears trigger cricket and hockey club to lock horns over third pitch plans

James Morris collects the trophy

James Morris collects the trophy

CRICKET: Thames Valley League to help clubs financially during Coronavirus crisis

(190516) Berkshire CCC vs Bucks CCC (Batting). Pictures by MIke Swift.

(190516) Berkshire CCC vs Bucks CCC (Batting). Pictures by MIke Swift.

CRICKET: Berkshire stars set for World Cup as Stewart Davison becomes Twenty20 captain

170488 - Berkshire CC (batting) v Bedfordshire - pics by Paul Johns.Dan Lincoln.

170488 - Berkshire CC (batting) v Bedfordshire - pics by Paul Johns.Dan Lincoln.

Berkshire coach Tom Lambert reflects on Dan Lincoln's Middlesex deal

Royal Grammar School student Aatish Anthathi (third from the left) has been named the Bucks County Cricket Pathway of the Year award and the boys Under 14s Player of the Year award for the 2019 season.

Royal Grammar School student Aatish Anthathi (third from the left) has been named the Bucks County Cricket Pathway of the Year award and the boys Under 14s Player of the Year award for the 2019 season.

Cricket: Aatish Anthathi named Bucks County Cricket Pathway of the Year award winner

Dan Lincoln 180811 Minor Counties Cricket Berkshire (Batting) vs Devon - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Dan Lincoln 180811 Minor Counties Cricket Berkshire (Batting) vs Devon - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Berkshire CCC star Dan Lincoln signs Middlesex deal

Tony Drake Picture by Richard and Emily Mason

Tony Drake Picture by Richard and Emily Mason

Tributes pour in following the death of Berkshire sporting stalwart Tony Drake

Dan Lincoln 180811 Minor Counties Cricket Berkshire (Batting) vs Devon - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Dan Lincoln 180811 Minor Counties Cricket Berkshire (Batting) vs Devon - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Berkshire CCC to play Middlesex in pre-season friendly

The Mayor of Slough, Councillor Avtar Kaur Cheema (back row and far right) opened the new youth indoor cricket training at Langley Grammar School.

The Mayor of Slough, Councillor Avtar Kaur Cheema (back row and far right) opened the new youth indoor cricket training at Langley Grammar School.

Indoor Cricket: Mayor of Slough opens new indoor youth cricket training

Andy Rishton and Tom Nugent

Andy Rishton and Tom Nugent

CRICKET: Berkshire awards night and Finchampstead lose La Manga final

James Morris collects the trophy

James Morris collects the trophy

Berkshire CCC skiper James Morris heaps praise on Jack Davies

Berkshire CCC won a fourth consecutive MCCA Championship title

Berkshire CCC won a fourth consecutive MCCA Championship title

Berkshire seal dramatic one-wicket final win against Staffordshire

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

Berkshire head coach Tom Lambert faces selection dilemma

Adam with Anthea Heslop along with his mum and dad, Jenny and Greg Searle

Adam with Anthea Heslop along with his mum and dad, Jenny and Greg Searle

Adam Searle awarded inaugural David Burden Shield

Sahaan John (batting) made 52 runs and Fahim Qureshi (inset) 67 for North Maidenhead in the 41-run defeat at Stoke Green in Division One of the Thames Valley League on Saturday.

Sahaan John (batting) made 52 runs and Fahim Qureshi (inset) 67 for North Maidenhead in the 41-run defeat at Stoke Green in Division One of the Thames Valley League on Saturday.

Thames Valley League: North Maidenhead Cricket Club can win the Division One title on the final day

170550 - Berkshire CC v Cornwall CC - pics by Paul Johns.Euan Woods.

170550 - Berkshire CC v Cornwall CC - pics by Paul Johns.Euan Woods.

Berkshire extend unbeaten run by thrashing Dorset

Sulaiman Javed made 40 runs from 47 balls for Burnham in the one-wicket home defeat to rivals Cookham Dean on Saturday. Inset, Scott Harris recorded figures of 2-42 from 10 overs for Cookham. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. Order code. 190881.

Sulaiman Javed made 40 runs from 47 balls for Burnham in the one-wicket home defeat to rivals Cookham Dean on Saturday. Inset, Scott Harris recorded figures of 2-42 from 10 overs for Cookham. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. Order code. 190881.

PICTURE GALLERY: Cookham Dean Cricket Club give their survival chances a huge boost with win at rivals Burnham

Datchet batsman and former Slough Chairman and first team captain Zaheer Sher made 13 runs from 19 balls in the eight run win against his former club on Saturday. Inset, Nabil Shah top-scored for Slough with 55 from just 42 balls. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

Datchet batsman and former Slough Chairman and first team captain Zaheer Sher made 13 runs from 19 balls in the eight run win against his former club on Saturday. Inset, Nabil Shah top-scored for Slough with 55 from just 42 balls. PHOTOS: Paul Johns.

PICTURE GALLERY: Datchet Cricket Club return to form at home with a win against rivals Slough

(190857) Cookham Dean (bowling) v Amersham (batting) - pics by Paul Johns.Luke Jackson.

(190857) Cookham Dean (bowling) v Amersham (batting) - pics by Paul Johns.Luke Jackson.

HCPL round-up: Cookham snatch key win but Slough are relegated

James Morris and Chris Peploe

James Morris and Chris Peploe

Berkshire CCC beat Cumberland by one run in thrilling final

(190859) - Wargrave (batting) v Stoke Green (bowling) - pics by Paul Johns.Josh Sivier.

(190859) - Wargrave (batting) v Stoke Green (bowling) - pics by Paul Johns.Josh Sivier.

TVL round-up: Stoke Green's title dreams harmed by Wargrave defeat

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.Andy Rishton.

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.Andy Rishton.

Berkshire CCC aiming to continue unbeaten run against Dorset

Cricket ball and bat.

Cricket ball and bat.

Slough CC skipper Nadeem Syed confident side can stay up despite Tring Park loss

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TVL round-up: Boyne Hill crash to Gerrards Cross hammering

Cricket ball in the long grass.

Cricket ball in the long grass.

HCPL: Heartbreak for Slough with last-ball Tring Park defeat

(190843) Ethan Walker bowling. hames Valley Cricket League Division 2a, Eversley (batting) v Maidenhead & Bray (bowling). Picture by Emma Sheppard.

(190843) Ethan Walker bowling. hames Valley Cricket League Division 2a, Eversley (batting) v Maidenhead & Bray (bowling). Picture by Emma Sheppard.

Maidenhead & Bray crash to heavy Eversley defeat

170645 J Davies at Berkshire vs Suffolk pic chris forsey 11/6/17.

170645 J Davies at Berkshire vs Suffolk pic chris forsey 11/6/17.

Berkshire held to draw by Cornwall

Stoke Green have jumped to the top in Division One of the Thames Valley League after a four-wicket win at home to Falkland on Saturday.

Stoke Green have jumped to the top in Division One of the Thames Valley League after a four-wicket win at home to Falkland on Saturday.

Thames Valley Cricket League: Stoke Green are the new leaders in Division One after victory against Falkland

Karan Kumar made an unbeaten 57 runs from 55 balls for Burnham in the seven-wicket win against Harefield in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League: Inset, Sahan Nanayakkara took figures of 5-45 from 15 overs as Cookham Dean beat Dinton by eight

Karan Kumar made an unbeaten 57 runs from 55 balls for Burnham in the seven-wicket win against Harefield in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League: Inset, Sahan Nanayakkara took figures of 5-45 from 15 overs as Cookham Dean beat Dinton by eight

Home Counties Premier League: Burnham and Cookham Dean boost their survival chances with home wins

Slough are now 10 weeks without a win and 18 points from safety in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League.

Slough are now 10 weeks without a win and 18 points from safety in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League.

Home Counties Premier League: 10 weeks without a win leaves Slough Cricket Club bottom and battling relegation

Berkshire enter the field of play against Wiltshire

Berkshire enter the field of play against Wiltshire

Berkshire CCC beat Wiltshire to reach final

Burnham batsman Rizwan Nadeem and Fahad Raja (inset) managed 94 and 70 runs respectively in the 181-run win at Dinton in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday.

Burnham batsman Rizwan Nadeem and Fahad Raja (inset) managed 94 and 70 runs respectively in the 181-run win at Dinton in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday.

Home Counties League: Burnham give themselves a survival boost but Cookham Dean need a win

180729 - Datchet (batting) v Wokingham (bowling) - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

180729 - Datchet (batting) v Wokingham (bowling) - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

Berkshire make it four wins from four with Shropshire cruise

Datchet captain Steven Naylor might not be lifting the Division One title this season as his side lost ground to leaders Henley. Inset, figures of 2-25 from Nabeel Janed was not enough for Slough to beat the defending champions on Saturday.

Datchet captain Steven Naylor might not be lifting the Division One title this season as his side lost ground to leaders Henley. Inset, figures of 2-25 from Nabeel Janed was not enough for Slough to beat the defending champions on Saturday.

Home Counties League: Both Datchet and Slough lose ground as the title and relegation races heat up

Slough star Daniyal Akhtar carried his bat for an unbeaten century in the abandoned match at Horspath on Saturday. Inset; the covers go on at Ricketts Field in the abandoned game between Cookham Dean and Chesham.

Slough star Daniyal Akhtar carried his bat for an unbeaten century in the abandoned match at Horspath on Saturday. Inset; the covers go on at Ricketts Field in the abandoned game between Cookham Dean and Chesham.

Home Counties Premier League: The rain pours but Daniyal Akhtar is a shining light for Slough Cricket Club

Bowler Nugent - 170863 Berkshire vs Lincolnshire Minor Counties Cricket (Berks names only) - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Bowler Nugent - 170863 Berkshire vs Lincolnshire Minor Counties Cricket (Berks names only) - Pictures: Mike Swift.

Berkshire CCC crush Cheshire to continue perfect run

Matthew Warner took 4-25 for Chesham in the six-wicket win against Burnham on Saturday. Maduka Liyanapathiranage (inset) took 5-60 for Amersham in their 48-run defeat at Oxford.

Matthew Warner took 4-25 for Chesham in the six-wicket win against Burnham on Saturday. Maduka Liyanapathiranage (inset) took 5-60 for Amersham in their 48-run defeat at Oxford.

Home Counties Premier League: Chesham regain the winning thread with victory over rivals Burnham

Mohammed Avas Anwar, left, top-scored for Slough with 56 runs from 109 balls, whilst Adam Dobb, right, claimed 5-81 for High Wycombe in the draw at Upton Court Park on Saturday. PHOTOS: Mike Swift. 190761.

Mohammed Avas Anwar, left, top-scored for Slough with 56 runs from 109 balls, whilst Adam Dobb, right, claimed 5-81 for High Wycombe in the draw at Upton Court Park on Saturday. PHOTOS: Mike Swift. 190761.

PICTURE GALLERY: Winless streak continues for both Slough and High Wycombe after a draw at Upton Court Park

Asim Zaka made 53 runs from 80 balls as Burnham draw with Thame Town in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. Inset; Cookham Dean star Wasim Ahmed.

Asim Zaka made 53 runs from 80 balls as Burnham draw with Thame Town in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. Inset; Cookham Dean star Wasim Ahmed.

Home Counties Premier League: Star performances from Raza Ali Dar and Wasim Ahmed not enough to give Burnham and Cookham Dean victories

Michael Williams and Archie Carter

Michael Williams and Archie Carter

Berkshire face selection dilemma ahead of Cheshire clash

Daniyal Akhtar made 43 runs for Slough in the draw at Buckingham Town in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. PHOTO: Paul Johns.

Daniyal Akhtar made 43 runs for Slough in the draw at Buckingham Town in Division One of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. PHOTO: Paul Johns.

Home Counties Premier League: Star performance from Harish Kakani not enough to break Slough Cricket Club's winless streak

Fahim Qureshi top-scored with 92 runs from 101 balls as North Maidenhead beat Slough 2s by 43 runs on Saturday.

Fahim Qureshi top-scored with 92 runs from 101 balls as North Maidenhead beat Slough 2s by 43 runs on Saturday.

Thames Valley League: North Maidenhead Cricket Club leapfrog Boyne Hill to lead Division One

Spinner Gurveer Singh, right, helped Farnham Royal to a four-wicket win against Sulhamstead & Ufton at Church Road on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. 190709.

Spinner Gurveer Singh, right, helped Farnham Royal to a four-wicket win against Sulhamstead & Ufton at Church Road on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. 190709.

PICTURE GALLERY: Farnham Royal Cricket Club complete a hat-trick of wins in the Thames Valley League

Slough and Buckinghamshire star Saif Zaib hit his highest-ever total of 181 runs, while Rishi Sharath (inset) took 3-58 in the draw at Finchampstead on Saturday.

Slough and Buckinghamshire star Saif Zaib hit his highest-ever total of 181 runs, while Rishi Sharath (inset) took 3-58 in the draw at Finchampstead on Saturday.

Home Counties Premier League: Career high score from Saif Zaib not enough for Slough Cricket Club to win at Finchampstead

Wokingham bowlers Iain Muirden (left, 1-40) and Max Uttley (right, 4-46) helped their side to a six-wicket win at Burnham in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. 190711.

Wokingham bowlers Iain Muirden (left, 1-40) and Max Uttley (right, 4-46) helped their side to a six-wicket win at Burnham in Division Two of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday. PHOTOS: Paul Johns. 190711.

PICTURE GALLERY: Wokingham inflict a second consecutive home defeat on Burnham Cricket Club

Michael Williams and Archie Carter

Michael Williams and Archie Carter

Berkshire CCC cruise past Wales as Chris Peploe takes 13

Yaqoot Rafiq top-scored for Slough 2s with 72 runs in the 92-run defeat at Wargrave on Saturday.

Yaqoot Rafiq top-scored for Slough 2s with 72 runs in the 92-run defeat at Wargrave on Saturday.

Thames Valley League: Slough Cricket Club 2s now three matches without a win after defeat at Wargrave

Chris Shave made an unbeaten 38 runs for Boyne Hill in the six-wicket win against Falkland on Saturday.

Chris Shave made an unbeaten 38 runs for Boyne Hill in the six-wicket win against Falkland on Saturday.

Thames Valley League: Boyne Hill Cricket Club extend their lead at the top of Division One

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

180754 - Berkshire (batting) v Shropshire - pics by Paul Johns.James Morris.

Berkshire beat Cornwall to reach semi-finals

Heather Knight and Poppy Camplin

Heather Knight and Poppy Camplin

Berkshire's Poppy Camplin trains with England women

Former Slough Chairman and first team captain Zaheer Sher took 3-24 against his old club in a four-wicket win for Datchet at Upton Court Park on Saturday.

Former Slough Chairman and first team captain Zaheer Sher took 3-24 against his old club in a four-wicket win for Datchet at Upton Court Park on Saturday.

Home Counties Premier League: Former Slough Chairman Zaheer Sher takes three wickets in Datchet win

Slough batsman Rahim Akhtar (18) and Muaaz Ali Ahmed (34) touch bats during their 45-run partnership in the eight-wicket defeat against Banbury on Saturday. PHOTOS: Mike Swift. 190654.

Slough batsman Rahim Akhtar (18) and Muaaz Ali Ahmed (34) touch bats during their 45-run partnership in the eight-wicket defeat against Banbury on Saturday. PHOTOS: Mike Swift. 190654.

PICTURE GALLERY: Shahid Yousaf comes back to haunt Slough Cricket Club in defeat to Banbury