The England Lions are off to India to take part in India's O60s 'Nationals' Tournament alongside teams from the South, North, West and Central Zones as well as team called the Global Patriots. It's going to be full on with 5 matches in 6 days at the amazing Pondicherry complex which has no less than six cricket grounds.

In this episode we catch up with Northamptonshire's Chris Bowmer as he prepares to be part of the England Lions squad for the tournament. Chris talks about how he only got involved with seniors cricket in 2023 at 60, which is also the number of championship wickets he's taken in the last 3 season.

How his wicket taking got him a trial in 2024, a match for the Chairman's XI v Australia in 2025 and subsequent matches for the Lions.

Chris has post-season moved to Durham so will be joining their ranks in 2026.

For full details of the India tour check out the digital tour programme

We will keep up to date with the tour which runs from Jan 27th to February 3rd

At the same time the England O70s will start their tour of Australia and New Zealand

On our last episode (91) we were joined by England O70s Captain John Evans and Tour Manager Chris Lowe.

Here is a link to use to follow the O70s World Cup tournament: https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

We may not quite be halfway through January but Seniors cricket is gearing up for an exciting 2026.

Kicking off with England O70s defending the Silver Ashes in three ODi's in Australia. The first match of the tour is on February 1st with the ODI's on the 7th, 11th and 13th.

The squad then travel to Christchurch, New Zealand to defend the O70s World Cup they won in England in 2024. Eight teams begin a round robin competition on February 17th with the top two in the round robin league table playing each in the final at The Hagley Oval on Thursday March 5th.

We are delighted therefore to be joined on this episode by England O70s Captain John Evans and Tour Manager Chris Lowe.

Here is a link to use to follow the tournament: https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorjlee.com or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

In this episode Clark McConnachie, captain of Scotland Seniors O60s, reflects on a first year as Scotland Seniors and members of the IMC and looks ahead to Scotland playing in the O60s World Cup for the first time in August 2026 in Toronto.

Not only have they re-branded - previously all their matches were under the banner of the Forty Club - but earlier in the year Scotland Seniors became the 15th country to join the International Masters Cricket organisation. Scotland Seniors covers all ‘Masters’ ages groups under one roof - O40s, O50s, O60s and at some point going forward O70s.

The Scotland O60s played pre-season matches in April against Lancashire, Yorkshire and Durham/Northumberland. This was followed with matches in May against England and the England Lions and then a memorable full international against Australia at Stirling with final international matches in the Tri-Nations against Wales, England Lions and England - although the latter was cancelled due to adverse weather.

On a recent episode (87) we had the amazing Ron Hedley talking about his fantastic cricket tour to the Vatican and the incredible fundraising for prostate cancer awareness which has raised almost £80,000.

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-rons-march-for-prostate-cancer?tk=MTY2NDEzNTYxNjQ2MDkwOGQ3NzE4NjE0NTRkZGQ4ZWViNDRhODE4ODY5ZmY3ZTI5ZGY%3D

And get yourself tested!

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorjlee.com or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

Friend of the show and Australia O60s top player Tony Panecasio - TP - joins us on this episode to share and discuss what happened at the 'Nationals' for both Australia 060s and O65s, the latter which was held in Christchurch, New Zealand.

TP was excited for the O60s tournament skippering his state New South Wales for the first time but unfortunately ripped his hamstring 3 balls in!

TP gives us insights in both tournaments.

We also touch upon the Silver Ashes between Australia and England taking place at the beginning of February and the O70s World Cup also in Christchurch, New Zealand starting on February 17th.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

This is our Ashes special as it's going out a couple of days before the Ashes series between Australia and England starts in Perth.

We are joined by Australia Grey Ashes cricketer Alan 'Muggo' Muggleton. We were hoping that former Australian fast bowler Len Pascoe would also be joining this episode – but unfortunately at the last minute Len couldn't make the recording due to troubles with the Internet connection from where he was holidaying.

We talk about the Grey Ashes, the Ashes series coming up and Muggo gives us a lowdown on the Australia O60s nationals which have just finished in Wollongong.

Next up its the Australia O65s Nationals in Christchurch, New Zealand. Follow all the action on the Cricket Australia Masters 60s and 65s Facebook page

On the last episode (87) we had the amazing Ron Hedley talking about his fantastic cricket tour to the Vatican and the incredible fundraising for prostate cancer awareness which has raised almost £80,000. The next county walk is being hosted by Yorkshire on Wednesday 26th November at Cannon Hall Farm, near Barnsley (10:45am meet).

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-rons-march-for-prostate-cancer?tk=MTY2NDEzNTYxNjQ2MDkwOGQ3NzE4NjE0NTRkZGQ4ZWViNDRhODE4ODY5ZmY3ZTI5ZGY%3D

And get yourself tested!

Don’t forget its the O60s/70s AGM on December 3rd

Make sure your county rep has briefed you on all the proposals to be voted on

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

We first had Ron Hedley on Silver Stumps on episode 6 - March 15th 2024.

At that point Ron had raised an incredible £32000 for the Bob Willis Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund

Ron told us that six months later the fundraising walks would finish on his 75th birthday - September 15th 2024 - at Lords

Well over a year later from that proposed finish the awareness and fundraising continues and Ron has just returned from an amazing cricket tour of the Vatican

We catch up with Ron and discover he’s just as enthusiastic and energised as he was when we first met. Probably more so!

To make a donation to the amazing fundraising use this link

And get yourself tested!

Don’t forget its the O60s/70s AGM on December 3rd

Make sure your county rep has briefed you on all the proposals to be voted on

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a text’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

Many of you listening to this podcast will also have undoubtedly tuned in at some point to the fantastic YouTube coverage given to the England O60s cricket matches during the 2025 summer against the West Indies, the USA and of course the Grey Ashes against Australia.

In this episode Trevor catches up with one of the commentators, Owen Mason, and one of the key people behind the scenes vision mixer Nuala Goodland

We talk about all the things that the viewers don't see or sometimes don't always appreciate that go on to bring this excellent coverage to everyone.

It is very clear that both Owen and Nuala are very passionate about what they do.

They are keen to further their careers in sports broadcasting both in front of and behind the cameras.

If you have contacts in the sports broadcasting sector, then please check out and pass on their details.

Here are their LinkedIn profiles with contact details:

Owen Mason Nuala Goodlad

You can find all the results, fixtures and league tables for the O60s and O70s 2025 matches here: https://seniorscountychampionship.play-cricket.com/Matches?tab=Fixture

Here’s the link to the England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship website: https://6070cc.co.uk

Silver Stumps now has a small website which you can find at https://www.silverstumps.com/ - it features all the episodes and a little bit about Grant and Trevor, the co-hosts of the podcast.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details as otherwise we don't know who the message is from.

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.

Sir Tim Rice loves cricket, so much so that back in the early 70s he set up his own side – Heartaches CC – which is still going strong today. In the second week of September for over the 40th time the Heartaches came down to Cornwall to play three matches.

I was lucky enough to play for the Heartaches against Falmouth on the Thursday and then against them for my long-standing club side Mullion on the Friday.

During the Friday match I caught up with Tim and he talked about his love of cricket, how he got started playing cricket, and how he sees cricket moving forward.

We have several guests lined up for the months ahead. If you have an idea for someone who would make a great guest please do let us know via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk

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Silver Stumps is the podcast aimed at Over 60s and Over 70s Cricketers. Hosted by Grant Timms and Trevor Lee it aims to be entertaining, informative and topical as Grant and Trevor combine a mix of guests with their own take on what's happening in the thriving world of over 60s and 70s cricket.