Hussain foils Hermits comeback in Bradford Summer League (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Hussain foils Hermits comeback in Bradford Summer League

5:10pm Thursday 28th June 2012 in Sport By Sports Desk

Laisterdyke A climbed to second in Division Two of the Bradford Summer League after holding off a spirited comeback from Hermits A.

Fazal Hussain and Safraz Khan both won their first two singles as Laisterdyke surged into a 4-1 lead, with Mick Kosmowsky replying by defeating Afzal Khan.

Hermits then clawed their way back to 4-4 as Mick Holt and Geoff Barnes both overcame Afzal and Kosmowsky recovered from 2-1 down to beat Safraz 11-6 in the fifth game.

But that was as good as it got for Hermits as Hussain stopped Holt in the final singles and also partnered Safraz to take the doubles for a 6-4 win which leaves their side eight points behind leaders Yeadon D.

Meanwhile, the Bradford League are offering a 20 per cent entry fee reduction for any new club or team for the 2012-13 winter season. Anyone interested should call Richard Priestley on 01274-416451.

Division One: Yeadon C 10, Unity A 0. Division Two: Yeadon D 5, Unity B 5; Laisterdyke A 5, Hermits B 5; Yeadon D 10, Embassy B 0; Laisterdyke A 6, Hermits A 4. Division Three: Hermits C 4, Hermits D 6; Laisterdyke B 4, Hermits F 6.