DeVille's motley crew included three members of the press corps - Charles Ward (DJ Magazine), Lee Baldock (Lighting & Sound International) and Gez Kahan (MI Pro) - all of whom acquitted themselves with distinction. Also present were PLASA's Matthew Griffiths and Shane McGreevy. However, the man of the match award was won by D&M's Miles Brooke who, batting late in the innings, brought the Industry XI's sorry-looking tally up to a respectable score.
This is the sixth time the two sides have met in the picturesque Berkshire village of Littlewick Green, the home club of D&M Pro's Simon Curtis, who organizes the fixture. Clarion managed to snatch the title back for the first time in three years, reaping the fruits of the establishment of the Earls Court Academy of Cricketing Excellence in 2001 . . .
The winning captain received the award from Paul DeVille and Simon Curtis before the 22 players (give or take) tucked into the traditional barbecue. Later, reflecting on the defeat, Paul DeVille commented: "Last year's victory was down to my superb tactical captaincy, whereas this year I was let down by the team."
