https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/henrybrookes/Recent content in henrybrookes on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:19 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-celebrate-thoroughly-enjoyable-victory-after-challenging-season-start/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:19 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-celebrate-thoroughly-enjoyable-victory-after-challenging-season-start/Gloucestershire head coach Mark Alleyne praised his team’s “thoroughly enjoyable” performance following a much-needed win in County Championship Division Two. After a difficult start with three heavy defeats, Gloucestershire clinched a commanding ten-wicket victory over Derbyshire at Derbyshire’s home ground on Monday. Batting first, Gloucestershire posted a formidable total of 498, with standout contributions from Miles Hammond, who scored 145, alongside impressive innings from bowlers Will Williams (98) and Henry Brookes (89).https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-celebrate-first-win-after-challenging-start-with-commanding-derbyshire-victory/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:19 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-celebrate-first-win-after-challenging-start-with-commanding-derbyshire-victory/Gloucestershire head coach Mark Alleyne praised his team’s “thoroughly enjoyable” performance as they clinched a decisive victory in their fourth County Championship Division Two match of the season, turning around a difficult start marked by three heavy defeats. The Gloucestershire squad convincingly defeated Derbyshire at their home ground on Monday by ten wickets, having enforced the follow-on on the hosts. Miles Hammond led the way with a commanding 145 runs, supported by resilient contributions from bowlers Will Williams, who scored 98, and Henry Brookes with 89 runs, propelling Gloucestershire to a formidable first innings total of 498 all out.