Morpeth under-11s keep it in the family with three sets of brothers in the same team

The three sets of brothers with team-mates Evan Tait and Bobby Mitchell. Picture: Tony Moody

The under-11 team at Morpeth Cricket Club lined up with three sets of brothers playing together for the first time on Sunday (May 28).

The boys, George and Harry Moody, Archie and James Johnson and twins Oliver and Edward Metcalfe, are in their final season with the under-11s and played together for the first time in the win against Newcastle.

George and Harry’s dad, Tony Moody, who is also one of the team’s coaches, said: “They are all quite good, some are good at bowling, some are better at batting.

“At this age they have to do it all to give them a chance to develop all their skills.”

Morpeth under-11s scored 400, including seven boundaries, and restricted Newcastle to 269.

The win included some impressive fielding, with several run-outs.

Evan Tait ended with seven wickets.

Harry said: “I enjoy playing cricket with my brother, we are both very competitive and we all encourage each other to do our best.”