YOUNG cricketers at Badsey CC showed off their skills with bat and ball during a ten-week English Cricket Board introductory course to the game.

Wychavon DC Sports Development Officer, Steve Brewster, presented the Kwik Cricket Skills Awards to youngsters aged seven-12.

PL:49crik.jpg:Cross bats: Coaches Dave Powell (left) and Ian Hardwick are pictured their pupils

Equipment was provided by Wychavon Sports Council.

There were 19 gold and seven silver awards presented at the end of a course, run by Dave Powell and Ian Hardwick, that attracted 35 children.