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Cheadle Hulme up for OSCA

Justin Goulding

Cheadle Hulme Cricket Club is in the running to land a top award at Lord’s after being shortlisted from more than 1,150 clubs around the country for an OSCA.

Yorkshire cricket club earns prestigious ECB Clubmark

Young cricketers in the Wetherby area of Yorkshire are riding high after their local club was recognised for the excellence of its' junior coaching.

Ramsay crowned champions of Seventeen Sixes

The Huntingdonshire Cricket Board's Seventeen 6's competition proved to be a battle of wills over the weather this year as most of the 40 matches had to be replayed due to rain but Ramsay CC emerged triumphant as deserving winners in the popular annual youth tournament.

Women break new ground

Natalie Heap and Megan White created cricket history by becoming the first pair of female bowlers to take the new ball for a men's team in a competitive match.

Sibton Park CC celebrates opening of new ground

Since Sibton Park opened up their club cricket to girls two years ago, they have been inundated with applications, prompting the need to expand their practice and playing facilities by more than half.

Morley presented with ECB Clubmark certificate

Morley Cricket Club has been presented with the ECB Clubmark certificate after it became the 68th club in Yorkshire to achieve the award.

Lancashire hits 100 mark

Lancashire has become the first county in the country to achieve 100 ECB Clubmark-accredited clubs.

Former England stars play in Brentwood charity match

Brentwood CC are hosting a game against an Old England XI on July 30 to raise money for the Little Havens Children’s Hospice, and to mark the Essex club’s 125th anniversary.

Cash boost for clubs complete

The ECB and Sport England have announced that the first phase of the Government funded Community Club Development Programme for cricket has been completed, with £9.4 million being allocated to clubs throughout England.

Sportsmatch applications boosted by 'Ashes effect'

Sportsmatch were flooded with applications from cricket clubs throughout the country for their April awards panel - obviously inspired by last summer’s historic victory over the Australians.