Not a good time for Yeadon to be idle (From Wharfedale Observer)

Not a good time for Yeadon to be idle

9:26am Thursday 26th July 2012 in Bradford League By Alan Birkinshaw, Weeklies Sports Editor

Yeadon’s lead at the top of JCT600 Bradford League Division Two was cut to eight points last Saturday when they were without a fixture.

Baildon, who were relegated from Division One last season, beat Great Horton easily to close the gap.

Spin bowler Mushtaq Ahmed was Baildon’s star turn with 6-12 as opponents Great Horton were dismissed for just 78.

Skipper Craig Hitchenor (3-30) also exploited the helpful bowling conditions, then Simon Webb hit an unbeaten 36 to seal an eight-wicket win.

Thankfully for Yeadon, who will be looking to extend their unbeaten start to the season to 16 matches when they entertain second-from-bottom Idle on Saturday, Morley failed to cash in on their inactivity.

They suffered a 14-run defeat to Keighley in a low-scoring game.

Things looked to be going well when they bowled out Keighley for 97 with Kashif Naveed taking 4-17 and Nathan Bromby (3-13), but the wheels came off when Morley batted.

Dave Nebard made a battling 38 but he lacked support as they were dismissed for 83.