After a third late night, albeit one lacking a few of the normal ancillaries (cages and dancing girls not available on the Club terrace), Straggler early morning fielding lacked some of the sharpness of the day before, and some catches were even put down (or ignored)....

Founded in 1855, Oporto are the Stragglers opponent with the second oldest pedigree, and what a wonderful place to play cricket, with sommeliers relaxing on the terrace, a little haven of peace in the middle of the city.  As if on cue at 11am the early morning...

Stragglers emerged from a late-night flight to Porto and an even later night on the town, to find themselves in the glorious setting of the Oporto Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club. An early warm up swim at the beach lacked immediate access to the sea, as the coastal fog...