Derbyshire Cricket Board

Chris Porter previously of the Derbyshire Cricket board enjoyed a day out at the test match courtesy of the ECBCA (England and Wales Cricket board coaching association).

This was as a result of his nomination for Outstanding achievement which was due to his appointment as head coach of the England Visually impaired side.

Chris receiving his certificate from Nick Knight

Other coaches received similar rewards at one day internationals and test matches this year these were:

Outstanding contribution and services to cricket coaching – Dave Brittain

Young Coach of the Year – Gareth Marshall

On Thursday 14^th July 2010 I was given the opportunity to be a bowler at the training session for the England women’s cricket team with my team mate Holly Beresford and 3 other Derbyshire players.

We had the chance to bowl at Lydia Greenway, Holly Calvin and Claire Taylor. I also got a chance to bowl with Charlotte Edwards, Sonia Odedra, Beth Macgregor and Isa Guha.

On the run up for my first bowl I had butterflies in my stomach and was hoping that when I released the ball it would be straight and the right length, it was and after that I was fine and bowled for about 45 minutes.

The England batters treated me the same as the other England bowlers which made me feel like one of them. It was an amazing feeling and a great opportunity that I could never have said no to. Overall I had a great time which I will never forget.

I would like to thank Greig Wright for giving me that amazing opportunity and the England team for letting me bowl for them when I am only 13 years old.