Oxfordshire's veterans secured a win and a draw in a solid start to their County Championship campaign at Milton Keynes.

The Oxon team of Karl Bushell, Nat Richardson, Eddie Herrity and Janet Brown suffered an 8-2 defeat by Yorkshire in the first game.

Bushell secured Oxon's only singles success and joined Brown in winning the mixed doubles.

Oxon No 1 Bushell continued his good form into the match with Worcestershire, who were beaten 7-3.

Bushell and Nat Richardson won both their singles, while Herrity chipped in with one win. Bushell teamed up with Richardson for a doubles victory, and won again with Brown.

In a highly competitive match, Oxon drew 5-5 with Yorkshire 2nd in their last match.

Brown picked up her first singles win of the weekend, while Bushell was again undefeated for the second match in succession, winning both his singles and teaming up with Richardson and Brown for doubles successes

With three points, Oxon are well-placed to secure their spot in the division.