Club Cricket Conference

Saturday, 25th May 2013

East London University cementing their links with cricket

East London University cementing their links with cricket

Cricket provided a major attraction at the annual East London University sports awards when Michael Holding was presented with a life-time achievement award and honorary doctorate.

Holding, the former Jamaica and West Indies fast bowler, became a tireless champion of cricket when he moved into media and broadcasting after finishing his playing career. He told a packed audience at an Emirates Stadium function room in Islington that enjoyment had always been his main motivation in several sports from his time as a university student in Kingston, Jamaica.

Inspirational Hampton Hill CC rises from the ashes

Inspirational Hampton Hill CC rises from the ashes

On Saturday 9 October 2010 Hampton Hill CC's pavilion was destroyed by an act of arson.

Date now set for Charlton Kings destiny in High Court

Date now set for Charlton Kings destiny in High Court

The future of Charlton Kings CC is now due to be decided in the High Court in London on 6-7 June..

ECB announce £96 million boost for community cricket

ECB announce £96 million boost for community cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board are to invest £96 million in community cricket.

Stewart captains MCC's latest cricket assault on France

Stewart captains MCC's latest cricket assault on France

In 1789 the MCC had their first official tour of France cancelled due to the French Revolution.

Village winners to appear in international video game

Village winners to appear in international video game

Members of the winning team in the National Village Cup are to be appear in a video game.

Baston's veteran fixer Stewart produces surprise hundred

Baston's veteran fixer Stewart produces surprise hundred

Lloyd Stewart, 59, scored Baston CC's first century in 10 years in the first weekend of the season.

Craig Ervine chooses Lymington season instead of Test cricket

Craig Ervine chooses Lymington season instead of Test cricket

The Zimbabwe left-hander Craig Ervine has withdrawn from Test cricket to join Lymington CC

Radlett benefit pre-season from Middlesex practice marquee

Radlett benefit pre-season from Middlesex practice marquee

Radlett CC started outdoor nets earlier than usual this season in sub-zero temperatures.

Leat's bat-eating at Lord's is captured for posterity

Leat's bat-eating at Lord's is captured for posterity

The Wisden-MCC cricket photograph of 2012 competition was won by Anthony Au-Yeung.

Haigh book helps Warne to belated Lord's honour

Haigh book helps Warne to belated Lord's honour

Australian cricket writer Gideon Haigh wins the Cricket Society and MCC book of the year award.

ICC affirm action to tackle corruption while Kaneria waits

ICC affirm action to tackle corruption while Kaneria waits

The ICC have re-affirmed zero tolerance towards corruption with "no geographical boundaries".

Osborne's Budget helped, but the CASC wait continues

Osborne's Budget helped, but the CASC wait continues

Tax changes in the Budget are likley to be frustated by delays processing CASC applications.

Sunbury and MCC maintaining their Irish connection

Sunbury and MCC maintaining their Irish connection

Sunbury CC and MCC sttengthen their Irish connections by the signing of Shane Getkate.

Horsham players set for MCC universities sunshine trip

Horsham players set for MCC universities sunshine trip

Horsham CC supply two players for the Combined MCC Universities tour to the UAE this month,

Register now for the 2013 Conference Golf Day

Register now for the 2013 Conference Golf Day

The 2013 Golf Day will be held on Thursday 11th April and as last year at Effigham Golf Club.

CCC back proposed Maasai Warriors tour of England

CCC back proposed Maasai Warriors tour of England

The Club Cricket Conference is encouraging clubs to support the Maasai Warriors' 2013 tour.

Thick-edge bats come under scrutiny from MCC Law-makers

Thick-edge bats come under scrutiny from MCC Law-makers

The ICC are considering changes to the Laws of cricket to counter the impact of monster bats

Third Man In Havana misses top six in book awards

Third Man In Havana misses top six in book awards

Tom Rodwell's book just missed the short list of the Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award.

Finn Law hatched to cope with bowler's stump-brushing habit

Finn Law hatched to cope with bowler's stump-brushing habit

Stump-brushing will become a no-ball almost entirely as a result of Steven Finn's mishaps.

Tom Curran aiming to follow his father into paid ranks

Tom Curran aiming to follow his father into paid ranks

Curran, 17, an all-rounder, caught the attention of the Surrey scouting programme in South Africa.