Umesh is chasing history at Walsden

By Max Chesterton

Glory-hunters: Walsden have become accustomed to success

VERY few players have the honour of clinching a century and taking seven wickets in a single match, but for Umesh Karunaratne it is just another day at the office.
With an average of 89.78 across all competitions, the Sri Lankan pro has been one of England’s most successful club cricketers in recent years after obtaining over 1,000 runs and 61 wickets last campaign. Even after hitting 102 off 72 and claiming 7-39 with the ball for unbeaten Lancashire League leaders Walsden against Great Harw...

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