This week’s best news is that Grant got through his Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm operation and he's now recovering in hospital in Leicester.

Please do send your goodwill messages to him via podcast@trevorjlee.com or by clicking on the ’Send us fan mail’ button below or message Trevor direct

And when you get invited to be tested get tested and get that PSA test done as well!

This week was the start of the O60s championship with all matches across divisions one, two three completed. Divisions four and five and the O70s competition get going next week - w/c May 4th - full results here

There was a England O60s trial match at Ticknall in Derbyshire on Thursday, April 30th – full scorecard here

And a big shout out to the new look You Tube coverage crew who are working with England commentator Rash Mahmood - Adam, Molly Lucy and Mick who under the expert guidance of Ivor Richards are once again providing fantastic YouTube live pictures and commentary for England games in 2026.

We did hear that the England squad for the O60s World Cup in Toronto in August will be announced on Monday, May 4th so look out for that.

Follow all the O65s regional competition action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/ - next matches May 21st

England O70s team manager, Chris Lowe, has put a shout out for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the England team in 2026 details here: https://6070cc.co.uk/category/england-70-internationals/

If you fancy being a guest contributor on the show covering in five minutes your division then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com

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Silver Stumps 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.

This is episode 99 of the Silver stumps podcast so Grant starts off by recalling some famous 99's – have you had a 99? And then got out in bizarre circumstances? - let us know.

The England / Wales regional O65s competition started on Thursday, April 23rd with three terrific matches where five of the six scores were in excess of 245 runs.

The next round of matches are on May 21st - follow all the action via this webpage: https://6070cc.co.uk/o65s/

We also mentioned that England O70s team manager, Chris Lowe, has put a shout out for anyone interested in putting themselves forward for the England team in 2026 details here: https://6070cc.co.uk/category/england-70-internationals/

We look ahead to April 28th and the start of the O60s season with matches in the top three divisions.

We wish Nottinghamshire, the best of luck as they begin their county championship O60s adventure.

And we acknowledge the final England O60s World Cup trial to be held at Ticknall CC on Thursday, April 30th.

Finally Grant explains why he will be missing now for several episodes – if you fancy being a guest contributor on the show then please drop Trevor a note via podcast@trevorjlee.com

All the team here at Silver Stumps along with our many listeners across the UK and indeed the world wish Grant a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests Send us Fan Mail - you can send your message by text or voicemail. Thanks very much.

Silver Stumps 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.

The O60s / O70s cricket season in the UK is almost upon us

In this fast paced episode Grant and Trevor look at all that’s new for 2026 in the now 138 team strong O60s and O70s county championship and Trevor shares an idea for a Premier League O60s 1st XI competition.

If you’ve got thoughts on that drop us a email to podcast@trevorjlee.com

We also congratulate the winners of the Maltas Festival and the Seniors tournament held in LA

And we are mentioned in the Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/01/cricket-england-over-70s-silver-ashes-world-cup

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests Send us Fan Mail - you can send your message by text or voicemail. Thanks very much.

Silver Stumps 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.

Send us Fan Mail

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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.