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Cricket: Rising Star: Chloe Skelton, Gloucestershire under-17s

Cricket: Gloucestershire Cricket Board win top award for inspiring work

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 10:10

The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) was named County Board of the Year at the Chance to Shine Annual Awards. The GCB was recognised for its hard work supporting grassroots cricket and received their award from Duncan Fearnley at a ceremony at...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) was named County Board of the Year at the Chance to Shine Annual Awards. The GCB was recognised for its hard work supporting grassroots cricket and received their award from Duncan Fearnley at a ceremony at...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) was named County Board of the Year at the Chance to Shine Annual Awards. The GCB was recognised for its hard work supporting grassroots cricket and received their award from Duncan Fearnley at a ceremony at...

Cricket: It’s time to start booking those holiday dates for the Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Nov 2017 at 14:20

While it’s the time of year when the majority of people are fretting over what presents to buy their loved ones, cricket fans across Gloucestershire – and in Cheltenham in particular – may not be quite as focused as they possibly...While it’s the time of year when the majority of people are fretting over what presents to buy their loved ones, cricket fans across Gloucestershire – and in Cheltenham in particular – may not be quite as focused as they possibly...While it’s the time of year when the majority of people are fretting over what presents to buy their loved ones, cricket fans across Gloucestershire – and in Cheltenham in particular – may not be quite as focused as they possibly...

Cricket: Gloucestershire to host two T20 Blast fixtures at next year’s Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 09:00

The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...

Cricket: Gloucestershire youngsters set for ‘unforgettable’ tour experience of Sri Lanka

Contributed Thu, 16th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Some of the county’s most promising young players will test their skills in Sri Lanka as part of a tour with the Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB). The GCB is taking both a boys’ under-18 and a girls’ under-17 squad out for a...Some of the county’s most promising young players will test their skills in Sri Lanka as part of a tour with the Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB). The GCB is taking both a boys’ under-18 and a girls’ under-17 squad out for a...Some of the county’s most promising young players will test their skills in Sri Lanka as part of a tour with the Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB). The GCB is taking both a boys’ under-18 and a girls’ under-17 squad out for a...

Cricket: Gloucestershire county and district junior cricket winter squads announced

Contributed Fri, 3rd Nov 2017 at 15:20

The Gloucestershire Cricket Board have named their county and district squads for their winter training programme. The players – who range in age from under-10s to under-17s – have been selected to take part in 12 weekly, two-hour...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board have named their county and district squads for their winter training programme. The players – who range in age from under-10s to under-17s – have been selected to take part in 12 weekly, two-hour...The Gloucestershire Cricket Board have named their county and district squads for their winter training programme. The players – who range in age from under-10s to under-17s – have been selected to take part in 12 weekly, two-hour...

Cricket: Bourton Vale Cricket Club chairman Kevin Langley’s Christmas wish

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...Ask Kevin Langley what he wants for Christmas and don’t be surprised if he answers: “A new cricket pavilion.” That’s because the chairman of Bourton Vale Cricket Club is one of those overseeing the building work that is...

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s young stars take centre stage

Contributed Fri, 13th Oct 2017 at 12:00

Gloucestershire’s cricket stars handed out the awards to the next generation of players at the 2017 county presentation evening. Trophies were awarded for the player of the year and individual performance of the year in every squad from the... Gloucestershire’s cricket stars handed out the awards to the next generation of players at the 2017 county presentation evening. Trophies were awarded for the player of the year and individual performance of the year in every squad from the... Gloucestershire’s cricket stars handed out the awards to the next generation of players at the 2017 county presentation evening. Trophies were awarded for the player of the year and individual performance of the year in every squad from the...

Cricket: Montpellier Cricket Club hit rivals for six as they celebrate title-winning debut season

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...

Cricket: How Bourton Vale Cricket Club could benefit from Love Island star Chris Hughes’ new found fame

Roger Jackson Wed, 4th Oct 2017 at 14:30

Bourton Vale cricketer Chris Hughes, one of the stars of the most recent series of reality TV show Love Island, is used to bowling the maidens over. You don’t get on a show like Love Island if you don’t know the difference between a...Bourton Vale cricketer Chris Hughes, one of the stars of the most recent series of reality TV show Love Island, is used to bowling the maidens over. You don’t get on a show like Love Island if you don’t know the difference between a...Bourton Vale cricketer Chris Hughes, one of the stars of the most recent series of reality TV show Love Island, is used to bowling the maidens over. You don’t get on a show like Love Island if you don’t know the difference between a...

Cricket: The magnificent seven who are unsung cricketing heroes

Contributed Fri, 29th Sep 2017 at 11:50

Seven of the Gloucestershire’s unsung cricketing heroes will be honoured at Lord’s after winning NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards). The volunteers – who come from a range of clubs, leagues and boards –...Seven of the Gloucestershire’s unsung cricketing heroes will be honoured at Lord’s after winning NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards). The volunteers – who come from a range of clubs, leagues and boards –...Seven of the Gloucestershire’s unsung cricketing heroes will be honoured at Lord’s after winning NatWest OSCAs (Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards). The volunteers – who come from a range of clubs, leagues and boards –...

Cricket: Cam end season in style to clinch County League Division Two title

Contributed Wed, 6th Sep 2017 at 10:50

Division Two champions Cam wrapped up a season to remember in Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League Division Two with a five-wicket triumph away to Poulton who finished second. Jon Maunder’s unbeaten 104 lifted Poulton to a total of...Division Two champions Cam wrapped up a season to remember in Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League Division Two with a five-wicket triumph away to Poulton who finished second. Jon Maunder’s unbeaten 104 lifted Poulton to a total of...Division Two champions Cam wrapped up a season to remember in Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League Division Two with a five-wicket triumph away to Poulton who finished second. Jon Maunder’s unbeaten 104 lifted Poulton to a total of...

Cricket: Frocester finish third in Premier One but Cheltenham miss out on promotion

Contributed Wed, 6th Sep 2017 at 09:10

The most competitive WEPL Premier One campaign ever came to a close with Frocester and Downend both securing victories that ensured their safety after flirting with relegation. Frocester found themselves in the bottom two with four rounds of games...The most competitive WEPL Premier One campaign ever came to a close with Frocester and Downend both securing victories that ensured their safety after flirting with relegation. Frocester found themselves in the bottom two with four rounds of games...The most competitive WEPL Premier One campaign ever came to a close with Frocester and Downend both securing victories that ensured their safety after flirting with relegation. Frocester found themselves in the bottom two with four rounds of games...

Cricket: Gloucestershire to host England v India T20 clash next year

Contibuted Tue, 5th Sep 2017 at 11:30

Gloucestershire will host England and India in an international T20 next summer at The Brightside Ground in Bristol. The ECB today announced next summer’s International schedule for England’s men’s teams when England will play...Gloucestershire will host England and India in an international T20 next summer at The Brightside Ground in Bristol. The ECB today announced next summer’s International schedule for England’s men’s teams when England will play...Gloucestershire will host England and India in an international T20 next summer at The Brightside Ground in Bristol. The ECB today announced next summer’s International schedule for England’s men’s teams when England will play...