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Team News - County Men at T20 Finals Day

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Oxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the squad that will represent the County at the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Twenty20 Competition Finals Day replay this coming Sunday 8th September 2024. The NCCA Board took the decision to replay the T20 Finals Day that was cancelled over the late May bank holiday, with all four teams returning to Chester Boughton Hall CC in the hope of concluding a winner of the competition for 2024. Oxfordshire have retained the majority of the squad that represented Oxfordshire at the original NCCA T20 Finals Day with Tom Davis and Seb Stuart-Reckling the only two absences. Pace Bowler, Tom Davis continues to be sidelined by an injury sustained in the Challengers fixture against Zimbabwe A in early August, and fellow Pace Bowler, Seb Stuart-Reckling is absent due to his commitments with Surrey CCC. Jonny Cater will lead the squad that welcomes back home-grown Sussex CCC professional players, Zach Lion-Cachet and Harrison Ward. Tom Hinley also returns to the team from his stint in the Metro Bank Competition with Worcestershire CCC and is the only non-qualifying player permitted out of a possible three. The eleven man squad totals 246 years in age, with the average age of the eight youngest just over 20. Oxfordshire have maintained a young team throughout the season and this continues into the NCCA T20 Finals this weekend with the eleven man squad totaling 246 years in age, with an average age of the eight youngest just over 20. Oxfordshire will take on Cumbria in the first semi-final at 10:00am, with Berkshire facing Staffordshire in the second Semi-Final at 1:00pm. The winners will contest the Final at 16:00pm The starting times of the 2nd game and Final may vary. If games finish sooner than expected, then the start time for the second game and Final may vary. The selected squad is subject to any changes between now and Sunday morning. Squad selection Jonny Cater - Birth (Oxfordshire) Prav Chahal - Age Group (Pathway) Joe Gordon - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Jamie Harrison - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Luke Hayes - Age Group (Pathway) Tom Hinley - Non-Qualifying (Worcestershire CCC) Zach Lion-Cachet - Age Group (Pathway and Sussex CCC) Hayden Rossouw - Club (Aston Rowant CC) George Tait - Age Group (Pathway) Harrison Ward - Age Group (Pathway and Sussex CCC) Henry Welch - Age Group (Pathway) Support Staff Rupert Evans (Head Coach) James Lamerton (Physical Performance Coach) Chris Cox (Scorer) Matthew Barnes (Performance Director) Dated - 6th September 2024
Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Devon

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Oxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the thirteen man squad that will play Devon in the final round of the Durant National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Championship this coming Sunday 18th to Tuesday 20th August 2024 at Banbury Cricket Club. There are three changes to the twelve-man squad that drew with neighbours Berkshire last weekend, with Luke Hayes and Dylan Driscoll added in place of Thomas Rex who misses out on selection. Luke and Dylan return for the final Championship fixture of the season having missed the last game to represent Sussex CCC Second XI against Gloucestershire. The thirteen man squad has an average age of just 21, including nine players who have transitioned into the Men's programme from the Oxfordshire Pathway. Former Radley College pupil, George O’Connor retains his place in the squad following his debut last time out. Oxfordshire will announce the starting eleven prior to the toss on Sunday morning and may release a player from the squad in the build up to the fixture. The selected squad subject to change between now and Sunday morning. Squad selection Pravdeep Chahal - Age Group (Pathway) Dylan Driscoll - Age Group (Pathway) Jamie Harrison - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Luke Hayes - Age Group (Pathway) Eitan Litvin - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Max Mannering - Age Group (Pathway) Luke Maslen - Age Group (Pathway) George O'Connor - School (Education 13+, Radley College) Hayden Rossouw - Club (Aston Rowant CC) Tristan Rossouw - Age Group (Pathway) Freddie Smith - Age Group (Pathway) George Tait - Age Group (Pathway) Henry Welch - Age Group (Pathway) Dated - 15th August 2024
2024 Oxfordshire Cricket Collective Awards - Nominees Announced

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Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce this year's nominees for the 2024 Cricket Collective Grassroots Awards You can see the full list of nominees and their award categories below. At this year's Cricket Collective Grassroots Awards we will be recognising all nominees for their tremendous work and will seek to reward and recognise volunteers across Oxfordshire who have made a difference to their club or community group. We would like to invite those that have been nominated to attend our Awards Day which will take place on Sunday 29th of September at St Edward’s School. The presentation for the awards will take place from - (see below for timings) An outline of the day at this point: 12.00am - 14.00pm Pathway Awards 14.30-15.00 - Cricket Collective Grassroots Awards - Networking and Welcome 15:00 - 16:00 - Cricket Collective Grassroots Awards Presentation Order of Awards Presentation from 15:00 PM Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket Award– A volunteer, coach or role model who has championed growing girls’ cricket at their club. Growing the Game – A league volunteer, committee member, or administrator going above and beyond to support clubs and help increase the number of games played. Rising Star Award – A young volunteer making a difference in the game (for 11-16-year-olds). Volunteer Grounds Team of the Year – An opportunity to reward and recognise those volunteers who are working hard and improving the places where the game is played Tackling Climate Change - A Club or community organisation that is addressing the threat climate change poses to cricket, by making sustainable changes to operations, adapting their facilities and/or engaging their local community. Unsung Hero – Those heroes who impact our game and help us make cricket happen. This could be ground staff, coaches, officials, umpires, or other volunteers. Outstanding Services to Coaching – This person is the life and soul at your club, in your league, your county or at your school, coaching and making a difference to players. Coach of the Year – A coach who goes the extra mile and is a true coaching hero to their club, league, county or school. Connecting Communities – A Club or community organisation that has gone above and beyond the call of cricket to support communities/groups coming back to the game we love. Inspired to Play – An Individual or group within your club or community organisation going above and beyond to open the game up to new audiences. Cricket Innovators – Someone who has brought new ideas and/or implemented new systems to improve your club or community group. Lifetime Achiever – That one individual who has given many years of service to your club or community group you could not do without. Game Changer – Young volunteer 17 – 25-year-olds making a difference in the game. Safe Hands - An individual that has gone above and beyond to create a positive and inclusive environment for young people to enjoy the game Young Coach of the Year- A young person who is already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players (16-25-year-olds). Activator of the Year - A All Stars or Dynamos activator who has shown enthusiasm, has been innovative and organised at their All Stars and/or Dynamos Cricket sessions this summer. At this point please could you let us know if you will be attending the awards on Sunday 29th of September by clicking here so that we can finalise planning and numbers. 2024 Cricket Collective Grassroots Award Nominees You can Click Here to see the full list of nominees and their award categories.

Vacancy: Schools and Community Cricket Coach

06/09/2024

Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to invite candidates to apply for the role of a Schools and Community Cricket Coach. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inclusive and proactive individual, who will work closely with our workforce and key stakeholders, to inspire and motivate people to play cricket by delivering fun, engaging and active sessions across our School and Community programmes and within a wide range of environments. The aim of this role is to grow the game at every opportunity and promote the long-term success and growth of players, officials and community venues. This role will deliver across all of Oxfordshire Cricket’s programmes which includes but is not limited to: Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Street Cricket, Hubs, Community, and State School Support. The roles and responsibilities of the position can be found in the document below. How to Apply Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. To apply for the role of Schools and Community Cricket Coach then we would be grateful to receive completed Safer Recruitment Application Forms toNick Holroyd at [email protected] by 5pm on 27th of September. Find out more Oxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-Form Schools and Community Cricket Coach - Oxfordshire Cricket Role Pack
Wolvercote Win U15 Hundred Finals Day

06/09/2024

Wolvercote U15 beat Sonning and East and West Hendred to win U15 Hundred Finals Day On a sunny day at Didcot CC (Boundary Park) on the 1st of September, the U15 Hundred finals day took place. In Semi Final 1, Wolvercote won the toss and elected to bat. Wolvercote scoring 168-2 off their hundred balls thanks to Danny Robinson (40*), Archie Ricks (32*), Olly Beard (35*) and Hugo du Plessis (21). In response East and West Hendred made 100-9 off their hundred balls with Alfie Atkins (23*), Jacob Realey (22) and Charlie Binning (16) contributing. Wolvercote therefore secured a place in the final. In Semi Final 2, Great Rissington won the toss and elected to field. Sonning scoring 135-9 off their hundred balls thanks to Abhiveer Rawat (22), and Joshua Finch (34*). Harry Weston being the pick of the bowlers for Great Rissington taking 4-21. In response, Sonning took early wickets to gain momentum as they restricted Great Rissington to 49-9 off their hundred balls, with Shenul Widanapathirana taking 3-13 to secure a place in the final for Sonning. In the third and fourth play off, East and West Hendred batted first against Great Rissington where they scored 155-2 off their hundred balls. This was thanks Barney Bosley (35* off 20), Charlie Binning (30*), and Jacob Realey (29* from 19). In response Great Rissington made 119-4 off their hundred balls. This was with contributions from T Cassidy (26*), Hix (21) and Weston (17*). In the final, Sonning won the toss and elected to field. Wolvercote scoring 163-3 off their hundred balls thanks to Danny Robinson (31*), Evan Cowley (21*), Hugo du Plessis (24), Archie Ricks (21), and Olly Beard (36*). In response Sonning made 97-6 off their hundred balls with Safwan Shahid (22*) and Shenul Widanapathirana (17*) top scoring. Wolvercote therefore secured a 66 run win after an impressive team performance, which saw them win the U15 Double after winning U15 County Cup earlier in the season. The presentation of the trophy and medals was conducted by Kieren Bushnell (who thanked Didcot CC for hosting, the umpires, coaches, scorers and all the teams for a great day of cricket. Thank you to all the clubs who competed in this year’s Competition, and we look forward to seeing you next season
Vacancy: Recreational Cricket Coordinator

06/09/2024

Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to invite candidates to apply for the role of a Recreational Cricket Coordinator. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inclusive and proactive individual, who will work closely with our workforce and key stakeholders, to lead Oxfordshire Cricket in the next stage of its strategic cycle with the purpose to lead, manage and deliver all competitions, as well as provide administrative support to our programmes. The purpose of the role is to manage all Oxfordshire Cricket competitions, while providing administration support to participation and recreational programmes that include the Future Leaders Academy, Courses, and Workshops. The roles and responsibilities of the position can be found in the document below. How to Apply Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. To apply for the role of Recreational Cricket Coordinator then we would be grateful to receive completed Safer Recruitment Application Forms to Keith Cowley - Club Support and Facilities Manager at [email protected] by 5pm on 26th September 2024. Interviews will be held on the week beginning 7th October 2024 Find out more Oxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-Form Recreational Cricket Coordinator - Oxfordshire Cricket Role Pack

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30 Aug

A fantastic final game of the season for @Oxoncb Under 18s and a 50 run win over @NorfolkCB at @CromerCricket
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