Clark McConnachie is the captain of Scotland O60s.

In this episode we talk to Clark about what's going on domestically as well as internationally for Scotland senior cricketers.

Clark explains how for many years Scotland Over 60s and 70s have been under the banner of the Scotland Forty Club District but that all changed in the autumn when Scotland Seniors was set up to cover the current range of international age groups for Seniors Cricket: Over 40s, Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 70s.

Clark explains how Scotland are currently preparing their application to be part of the International Masters Cricket organisation which if successful would then enable them to enter competitions such as the 2026 Over 60s World Cup in Canada.

Clark also talks about the O60s international matches that Scotland have played in the last couple of years particularly the tri-nations tournament which involved England, England Lions and Wales. Some of the players including Clark did get international level experience by being part of the Rest of the World team at the 2024 O60s World Cup in Chennai.

Being part of the O60s England and Wales County championship is something on the future radar and this season Scotland O60s will be playing friendlies against the northern based England counties on a mini tour at the start of the season.

You can follow the development of Scotland Seniors via their Facebook page.

Silver Stumps now 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.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages.

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a relatively new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scorecards for England matches, including the Grey Ashes, can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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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.

Dave Murphy is the new chair of the national 60s/70s county cricket championship. In this episode Dave talks us through the changes that have been made to the county championship structures for 2025.

If you are aged 65+ then listen out for what Dave has to say about a special tournament potentially coming your way at the beginning of August.

For the O60s 1st XI competition there are five groups instead of the six from 2024. The phase 2 structure from 2024 has been replaced with a straight knockout stage. There is one new team, Dorset, making 34 in total.

For the O60s 2nd XI competition regional group tables are replaced by a single 'champions league' style table which will determine who plays in which of the end of season ko competitions. Again phase 2 has been dropped. Northants join the competition to make it 31 teams.

Leicestershire and Norfolk join the O60s 3rd XI comp making 19 teams in total. The format is as is from 2024 as is the 7 team O60s 4th XI comp.

Cornwall join the O70s 1st XI comp to make 26 teams - the format is as it was in 2024 as is the 5 team 2nd XI O70s comp. Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey make up a new O70s 3rd XI championship.

126 teams in total will be taking part in 2025.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages.

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

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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.

Chris Lowe is the England O70s team manager and the driving force behind the new look Seniors County Championship website for England and Wales.

We kick off getting an update from Chris on what’s happening with England O70s as they look ahead to the next O70s World Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand in March 2026.

England O70s are planning a 16 day tour of Australia immediately prior to the World Cup which includes three ODI’s v Australia.

On the website front the new look site includes a big design refresh and the opportunity for easier navigation and more information

It’s still early days but if anyone spots anything that need updating or amending then please direct that to your county rep who will forward it

We mention England O60s nominations which close on Friday January 24th - details here

And the England Lions Team Manager role, applications for which close on Friday January 31st - details here

Next up we have new O60s/70s championship competition Chair Dave Murphy who’s going to talk about his role as Chair and confirm any changes to the O60s/O70s championship competition structures.

If you've got feedback or observations about the podcast or ideas for future guests please drop us an email to podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk or press ‘send us a message’ at the bottom of these notes - please include your name and contact details if you wish as we can’t reply direct to the text messages.

The England and Wales O60s / O70s county championship has a new website - check it out here: https://6070cc.co.uk

Here’s a link to the England O60s Facebook page

The scores of the England matches, including the ODI's can be found on the England Seniors Play Cricket site

You can follow all that’s happening across the Seniors Cricket world via https://masterscricket.org and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalmasterscricket

Send us a text

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.