20 March, 2019

North Shore cricketers in promotion hunt – with Beghin and Hira on board

The North Shore Premiers go into the final match of club cricket this weekend with a narrow lead as they attempt to gain promotion to Auckland’s top division.

After a draw last Saturday against Birkenhead in a rain-affected match, Shore has a five-point lead over Eden-Roskill.

However, Shore’s two Auckland rep players – Graeme Beghin and Ronnie Hira – are back for the match, which will markedly bolster the side’s chances against Waitakere at Te Atatu.

First-year coach Chris Reed said the team was in the “promotion zone – that’s about all I can commit to at this stage.”

However, leading into the final two-day match of the season is better than being behind and Shore beat Waitakere outright in a previous match this season.

The match against Waitakere plays out over the next two Saturdays. But Shore will have a clear indication this week if it will have an easy run into the final day.

It is eight years since Shore played in Auckland’s top division.

This article originally appeared in the March 22 edition of the Devonport Flagstaff. Download PDF.