Cricket
Champions Blackrod lose out on a lively opening-day
Salesbury and newly-promoted Atherton played out a thrilling tie and Premiership champions Blackrod were beaten during the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s opening day on Saturday.
Hosts Salesbury and Atherton finished on 243 and claimed seven points apiece, while Blackrod were bowled out for just 65 chasing 153 against last year’s third-placed finishers Padiham, who secured the full 12 points on offer.
