He starred in his club's maiden win of the season against Cleethorpes with an unbeaten knock of 63 (70 balls). The next match saw Richie hammer a ton (118; 112 balls) though Barnsley Club lost to Sheffield Collegiate. He scored yet another century (111 n.o.) in his club's next game and this time the knock was enough to propel his club to a thrilling win over Sprotbourgh Club. He showed his all round talent, claiming two wickets as well. Richie had done well last season also, prompting the Barnsley Club authorities to renew his contract for this season.

Patiala soccer
An offseason camp in football (men) will be organised at the Punjabi University Campus from August 10 onwards. Trials to select players for the camp will be held at the Campus ground on August 6 at 10.30 a.m.

Meet postponed
The second Raja Bhalendra Singh International Athletic Meet, scheduled to be held on July 28 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, has been postponed following suggestions given by the coaches.

The meet will now be held on September 4 at the same venue, Amateur Athletic Federation of India secretary Lalit K Bhanot said in a statement today.