OVAL WORLD FANTASY CRICKET LEAGUE 2022 It's a tangible sign that the county cricket season is coming into view. That's right, the OWFCL is back, and back after a two-year absence! The game's crème de la crème have been given monetary values expressed in terms of fictitious weekly salaries based on how each player faired in the Bob Willis Trophy, the County Championship and domestic Tests in the last two years (i.e. 2020 and 2021); or, to be more precise, the average number of points per match each would have scored based on the last couple of seasons. Your job is to pick a squad of 14 players by deploying a maximum weekly wage bill of £31,000. Points will be based on ALL of the runs, wickets and catches each player registers in this summer's County Championship and England's domestic Test matches against New Zealand, India and South Africa. In other words, the early season county fixtures against the English university teams will NOT count, neither will performances by those players deemed to be overseas; that's why Essex's Simon Harmer and Hampshire's Kyle Abbott, key fantasy selections in the past, aren't available this time around. So, to give everyone a chance to weigh-up form and identify the players likely to feature for their teams on a regular basis, the closing date for entries is Thursday, 14th April, with all the points accrued in the first round of County Championship matches still counting. The transfer window has been done away with, but, to compensate, there are plenty of bargain price options to give greater flexibility and allow budgets to go a bit further. The 'cheapies' include those players who, for whatever reason, did not play any domestic first-class cricket in 2020 or 2021. As the 2022 season progresses, every player will be awarded points on the following bases: BATTING 1 point for every 25 runs scored in Test and County Championship cricket. BOWLING 1 point for each wicket taken in Test and County Championship cricket. FIELDING 0.2 points for every catch taken or stumping made in Test and County Championship cricket. YOUR SQUAD Each entrant will need to select a 14-man squad. The squad must consist of: 5 batters 1 wicketkeeper 2 batting all-rounders 2 bowling all-rounders, and 4 bowlers. Players can only be selected from the 350+ non-overseas batters, bowlers, all-rounders and keepers listed and valued on the selection grid. At the end of the competition, your team's total score will be calculated on the basis of your 4 best batsmen, your 3 highest points-scoring bowlers, your wicketkeeper and your 3 most successful all-rounders - the aim being to arrive at your best 11 players. To see the most up to date selection grid go to: Click here to see the selection grid - pdf Click here to see the selection grid - excel Click here for an application form - pdf Click here for an application form - excel YOUR BUDGET You have a weekly budget of £31,000 with which to pay a squad of fourteen. Every possible effort has been made to ensure that the selection grid takes account of player moves, retirements and long-term injuries; not to mention players choosing to opt out of first-class cricket, e.g. Surrey's Laurie Evans. WHAT COULD I WIN? The winner will receive a free Surrey CCC county membership or the cash equivalent. AND FINALLY… THE SMALLPRINT Each entrant is only allowed to submit one entry. You do not need to be a member of the Surrey CCC Supporters' Club to enter the competition. The entry fee is £5.00 (please make an online transfer to the Supporters' Club's bank account Account Number: 15788860 Sort Code: 30-65-38). Selectors can choose a name for their team, provided it does not exceed 25 letters and isn't considered offensive. All entries must be received before the first ball of the second round of County Championship matches is bowled - so, 11am on Thursday, 14th April 2022. If necessary, selections can be amended before the deadline. All correspondence relating to the competition should be sent to Marcus Hook, Flat 1, 67 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 7EJ or to marcushook64@gmail.com ROLL OF HONOUR Fantasy League - season 2019 Fantasy League - season 2018  Fantasy League - season 2017  Fantasy League - season 2016  Fantasy League - season 2015  Fantasy League - season 2014  Fantasy League - season 2013  Fantasy League - season 2012  Fantasy League - season 2011  Fantasy League - season 2010  Fantasy League - season 2009  Fantasy League - season 2008  Fantasy League - season 2007  Fantasy League - season 2006  Fantasy League - season 2005  BACK TO: