High School’s table cricketers enjoy their special day at Lord’s

THE High School, Leckhampton headed to Lord’s as they took part in the National Table Cricket Finals Day.

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The Cheltenham school battled through regional rounds to take on 11 other schools at the Home of Cricket, and while they didn’t take home the trophy, they revelled in playing at an iconic sporting venue.

The school only started playing the sport this academic year, but teacher Richard Gill explained how it has already taken off amongst pupils.

“They have loved it,” he said. “We rocked up at school at 5.45 in the morning, there was lots of energy on the bus on the way here. We have had some really good individual and team performances.

“We are quite a new school, so these pupils are the pioneers. Looking back at it in a few years’ time, they will really appreciate what they have done and the amazing opportunity.