When former England cricket captain stepped up to the crease at Books by the Beach - Scarborough's annual literature festival - we were in for much more than a trip down memory lane.
Whitby Cricket Club skipper Will Donald ended his stint playing in Australia by helping Westbury Shamrocks to victory in the Cricket North Premiership Grand Final.
Yorkshire CCC have confirmed the signing of South African fast bowler Duanne Olivier, who will join the club ahead of the 2019 campaign, subject to clearance through Kolpak regulations.
Three teams have departed the Scarborough Beckett Cricket League, two on the eve of tonight's annual general meeting, while two new sides have entered.
Adam Lyth completed his first Specsavers County Championship century since last June during the morning session of a rain affected third day against Hampshire at Emerald Headingley.
