MAR 12

Malta Seniors Cricket Festival with Frank Spiteri

For many senior cricketers one of the highlights of the year is the Malta Seniors Cricket Festival We are delighted therefore to have on this episode the founder and tournament director, Frank Spiteri Frank’s family originate from Malta and since his return he's been a key driving force of Maltese Cricket, not only as the current leading run scorer for Malta in a series of ICC tournaments but also promoting the game and running this hugely popular tournament. Nine teams are taking part in 2026 including a Canadian team and an Australian team and also present at various points will be Henry Blofeld, Chris Cowdrey and Devon Malcolm All matches are played on the famous Marsa ground Malta has a climate which enables cricket to be played pretty much all year round with local summer and winter leagues. You can find out more about the festival and follow it live using the link below FACEBOOK facebook.com/EuropeCricketLegends YouTube: Live Streaming / Interviews youtube.com/@EuropeCricketLegends Play-Cricket Website: http://maltaseniorsfestival.play-cricket.com 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 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. Send us a text Send a text 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.

26 min

MAR 5

England retain O70s World Cup

England retained the O70s World Cup they won in 2024 with a 15 run win over Australia at the magnificent Hagley Oval in Christchurch New Zealand. England were put in and Jim Phillips and Chris Evans added 183 in 30 overs for the first wicket. England made 288/3 and in reply Australia were always behind the rate and finished 15 runs short despite a 115 unbeaten partnership in 13 overs between Gary Budden and Greg Stagg. The tournament started on the 18th of February and featured England, USA, India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and a Rest of the World team. Each team played each other in a round robin format with the top two going through to the final. Australia won every game in the group stage and the only group match England lost was to Australia. Unfortunately, the rain did affect some of the games including the penultimate round of group games when New Zealand needed to beat England to have a chance of reaching the final NZ were 51 for five off 23 overs when the rain came and the match was abandoned The hosts finished 3rd on the same number of points as England but with a much inferior run rate Canada and the USA both won 3 group matches India with one win and Sri Lanka with no wins found the going quite tough All the results can be found here: 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 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. Send us a tex Send us Fan Mail 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.

26 min

FEB 16

England 070s retain Silver Ashes plus 060s Lions in India

Here we are in the middle of February and there's lots of O60s and O70s Cricket to talk about. Grant also fills us in on ‘Cricket on Ice’ which sounds like some sort of celebrity TV reality show but in actual fact is proper cricket played in St Moritz with our favourite commentator and umpire team involved – Rash and Mel Mahmood. It's your final chance to win a copy of Roland Butcher's book 'Breaking Barriers - Barbados to England and back’. If you know the answer to the question we set the beginning of the episode then send your answer to podcast@trevorjlee.com We have a quick look back at the England O60s Lions tour of India and then focus on the fantastic effort by the England O70s who whitewashed their Australian hosts in their own backyard to retain the Silver Ashes and now look forward to defending the O70s World Cup in Christchurch New Zealand. It's an 8 team tournament featuring England, USA, India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and a Rest of the World team. Everybody plays everybody in a round robin format with matches every two days starting on the 18th of February - 10am New Zealand time which is 9 pm on the 17th of February here in the UK The top two teams from the round robin stage meet in the final on March 5th at the Hagley Oval - a ground which hosted its first Test match on Boxing Day 2014 and on day one a certain Brendan McCullum scored 195 off 134 balls v Sri Lanka. Will we see a repeat of that kind of innings in the O70s final? Here are various links you can use to follow all the action: https://www.instagram.com/over70sworldcup/ INSTAGRAM https://www.facebook.com/over70sworldcup/ FACEBOOK https://www.imco70cwc.kiwi/ IMC O70 CWC WEBSITE https://www.youtube.com/@Over70sWorldCup-z6p LIVESTREAMING OF 19 MATCHES https://www.vcnz.org/ VETERANS CRICKET NEW ZEALAND WEBSITE https://live.nvplay.com/nz LIVESCORING Go to Fixtures IMC O70 Cricket World Cup 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 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. Send us a text Send us Fan Mail 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.

27 min

FEB 4

Two years of the Silver Stumps podcast

This episode of the Silver Stumps Podcast goes live on February 4th, two years since the first episode went live on February 4th, 2024. Who would have thought that we would still be here two years and 93 episodes later! So we take this opportunity to have a quick look back over those two years and pick out some of the highlights and memorable moments. We've had lots and lots of fantastic guests, some amazing contributors, some super people who support and share the podcast, far more listeners than we ever dreamt of and importantly we've made a lot of new friends in the Seniors / Masters Cricket community. To celebrate the two years of podcasting we have a book written by Roland Butcher with a personal inscription 'to a lucky listener' to give away. So if you would like to win the copy of Roland's 'Breaking Barriers - Barbados to England and back' book then tune in to the episode for the key question and send your answer to podcast@trevorjlee.com Send us Fan Mail 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.

42 min

JAN 22

Chris Bowmer : Looking ahead to the England Lions tour of India

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. 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. Send us a text Send us Fan Mail 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.

28 min

JAN 13

2026 Silver Ashes and O70s World Cup with John Evans and Chris Lowe

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. Send us a text Send us Fan Mail 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.

35 min

12/17/2025

Scotland Seniors Cricket catch up Clark McConnachie

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. Send us a text Send us Fan Mail 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.

39 min

12/11/2025

Australia O60s and O65s "Nationals' with TP

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. Something to share with us? - contact us via podcast@trevorjlee.com 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. Send us a text Send us Fan Mail 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.

45 min

Silver Stumps - the Over 60s/70s Cricket Podcast

Malta Seniors Cricket Festival with Frank Spiteri

England retain O70s World Cup

England 070s retain Silver Ashes plus 060s Lions in India

Two years of the Silver Stumps podcast

Chris Bowmer : Looking ahead to the England Lions tour of India

2026 Silver Ashes and O70s World Cup with John Evans and Chris Lowe

Scotland Seniors Cricket catch up Clark McConnachie

Australia O60s and O65s "Nationals' with TP

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Two years of the Silver Stumps podcast

Chris Bowmer : Looking ahead to the England Lions tour of India

2026 Silver Ashes and O70s World Cup with John Evans and Chris Lowe

Scotland Seniors Cricket catch up Clark McConnachie

Australia O60s and O65s "Nationals' with TP

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