Category Archives: News

It’s local, it’s good to watch … and it’s free. So this summer, turn up on a Saturday and support the top teams in your area. Here is our correspondents’ full set of previews for every ECB premier league or … Continue reading →

The North Yorkshire and South Durham League (NYSD) has become the 26th league in England and Wales to be awarded ECB premier league status. All 14 clubs in the ‘A’ division have achieved Clubmark accreditation and have met and exceeded … Continue reading →

Every week a club cricketer or cricket club is doing something exceptional and the most impressive performances and achievements are reported in The Cricketer. But not every feat we hear about earns a mention in the magazine.  So with the … Continue reading →

Picture: Conrad Sutcliffe A dramatic final-day collapse from Cambridgeshire, who were dismissed for just 72, handed victory to Devon in a low-scoring four-day minor counties championship final. Chasing 242 to win in arguably the biggest non-first-class match of the season, … Continue reading →

By Vithushan Ehantharajah A former England spinner has been the mainstay of Berkshire’s bowling attack this summer, but it was a partnership between two club batsmen that secured a six-wicket victory over Hertfordshire in this year’s minor counties knockout final … Continue reading →

Pippa Middleton was among the spectators watching this year’s Cricketer Cup final on August 14. The royal bridesmaid was at London Shenley Club in Hertfordshire to support Alex Loudon, captain of the Eton Ramblers, who lost heavily to Old Malvernians. While the … Continue reading →

Michael Vaughan has staked his claim for a Ringer of the Year award after turning out in disguise for a village second XI once labeled as the worst cricket team in England. The former England captain spent five hours with … Continue reading →

Cricketers at Cardiff, one of MCC’s six university-based academies, have more than usual to celebrate at the end of this academic year. The Wales-based side won three trophies in 2011 to earn a reputation as the strongest university academy in … Continue reading →

By Mike Vimpany Teenage centurions Robert Gibson and Jake George are two names to watch out for after compiling a stunning 285-run opening partnership in the Hampshire Academy’s 168-run win over Bashley (Rydal) in the ECB Southern Electric Premier League … Continue reading →

Bob Crosby’s update from the North East In will probably be the best amateur performances anywhere in the country this season, Simon Davis hit 328* for Tudhoe against Mainsforth in the Durham County League on Saturday 9 July. Davis struck … Continue reading →