Magic Malik stuns old boys

Danyaal Malik was the star as a Beacon Schools XI beat the Old Deaconians to lift the Norman Saltmarsh Trophy for the first time in four years. Malik, who has played Northants Premier Division cricket for Oundle Town, was unbeaten on 110 when the school team passed the old boys’ total of 187 all out. Ajaz Akhtar top scored for the Old Deaconians with 70, while Kasim Ikhlaq struck a half century.