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Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Cornwall 27th April
24/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the men’s squad selected to make the away trip down to St Just CC to face Cornwall in the opening round of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) One Day Trophy this Sunday 27th April 2025. Harrison Ward will lead an eleven player squad totalling just 237 years of age and heavily dominated by pathway graduates into the 2025 One Day Trophy squad campaign. Hayden Rossouw will be looking to build upon his maiden century scored against Oxford UCCE last weekend and Arjun Ramkumar will retain his to make his first appearance in the NCCA One Day Trophy competition following a promising debut. Luke Hayes returns to the One Day squad having missed the entire 2024 campaign due to illness, alongside Thomas Rex and Jacob Townsend who are set to make their first appearances in the competition since 2023 and 2022 respectively. Forename Surname/Initial Playing Qualification Current Club Thomas DAVIS TE N/A Knowle and Dorridge CC Dylan DRISCOLL DA Age Group Oxford CC Luke HAYES LB Age Group Aston Rowant CC Luke MASLEN LT Age Group Oxford Downs CC Arjun RAMKUMAR Club Banbury CC Thomas REX TF N/A Kenilworth Wardens CC Hayden ROSSOUW HK Club Aston Rowant CC George TAIT GG Age Group Banbury CC Jacob TOWNSEND JE + Age Group Kibworth CC Harrison WARD HD (c) Age Group High Wycombe CC Henry WELCH HR Age Group Oxford Downs CC Total All Ages 237 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest 164 Average Age Youngest 8 20.5
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Team News - Oxfordshire Women v Dorset 27th April
24/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the eleven player women's squad selected to take on Dorset in the opening round of the Vitality Blast Women’s League this Sunday 27th April 2025. Emilia Bartram will lead the team that includes Sophie Grayson who achieved a memorable 121 not out on debut against Suffolk in the opening round of the Metro Bank One Day Cup last weekend. Ella Gallagher and Maisie Wright are set to make their debuts for the County, and pathway graduate, Sophie Mitchelmore will again feature in the squad following five years with Hampshire and the Southern Vipers. Forename Surname Current Club Emilia Bartram Oxford CC Rabiya Dogar Horspath CC Ella Gallagher Oxford CC Sophie Grayson Dorridge CC Ellie Ingram Moreton CC Sophie Mitchelmore Oxford CC Genevieve Porter Oxford CC Niamh Rogan Moreton CC Katie Waugh Charlbury CC Chloe Westbury Charlbury CC Maisie Wright Tunbridge Wells CC Total All Ages 245 Average Age 22.27
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Team News - Oxfordshire Women v Suffolk 20th April
17/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce the 12-player squad for the opening fixture of the inaugural 2025 Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup against Suffolk this coming Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025 at Kingston Bagpuize Cricket Club. Play is due to commence at 10:30am Skipper Emilia Bartram will lead a talented group into the exciting new chapter of the Tier 3 competitions within the Women’s Domestic structure. The Oxfordshire squad welcomes back home-grown players, Sophie Mitchelmore following several years with Hampshire/Southern Vipers and sixteen year old Mim Aldred from Derbyshire who as part of the new player eligibility regulations returns on loan from The Blaze. Oxfordshire are also set to give a debut to Sophie Grayson, a product of the Sussex Cricket pathway and emerging players programme before most recently joining Warwickshire whilst attending university. Oxfordshire Women’s Squad vs Suffolk: Mim Aldred Maya Barnwell Emilia Bartram © Rabiya Dogar Sophie Grayson Ellie Ingram Sophie Mitchelmore Lottie Oxton Genny Porter Niamh Rogan Katie Waugh Chloe Westbury Supporters are encouraged to come along and cheer on the team in what promises to be a competitive and exciting start to the season.
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Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Oxford UCCE 20th April
17/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the Men’s 13-player squad selected to represent Oxfordshire in the opening fixture of the 2025 season this Sunday 20th April 2025 against the Oxford UCCE at Horspath Cricket Club. The 50 over fixture starts at 11:00 AM. Newly appointed white ball captain, Harrison Ward will spearhead the Men’s team as they prepare for the start of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) One Day Trophy campaign next weekend. The thirteen man squad for the friendly fixture against Oxford UCCE includes four debutants, namely, Abdullah Ejaz, Matt Jones, George Maddy and Arjun Ramkumar and a return to the Men’s One Day squad for Jacob Townsend and Luke Maslen. Pace bowler Tom Davis is also back having missed the latter half of the 2024 season with injury. Squad: Tom Davis Dylan Driscoll Abdullah Ejaz Luke Hayes Matt Jones George Maddy + Luke Maslen Arjun Ramkumar Hayden Rossouw George Tait Jacob Townsend Harrison Ward © Henry Welch Come along and support the team as we kick off the season!
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Oxfordshire Cricket and Sixes Announce Exciting Partnership to Empower Future Leaders
15/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Sixes Party Cricket, the cricket-themed entertainment venue, to support and empower young leaders through the Future Leaders Academy and strengthen the long-term sustainability of cricket in Oxfordshire. This three-year collaboration, running until December 2027, will see Sixes hosting key events, including the annual launch event for the Future Leaders Academy during the October half-term. In addition, Sixes will play a pivotal role in fundraising efforts, supporting events designed to generate vital funds that will help sustain and expand the Academy for years to come. Through this partnership, Sixes and Oxfordshire Cricket aim to provide inspirational opportunities for young people, fostering leadership skills, promoting inclusivity, and encouraging greater community participation in the sport. Sixes will also be actively involved in the Academy’s reward and recognition event, presenting a prestigious award category and further demonstrating their dedication to youth development. In return, Oxfordshire Cricket will proudly feature Sixes on all Future Leaders Academy materials, certificates, and branding, while also promoting the Sixes Gives Back programme to all participants, parents, clubs, and members. The partnership will also see Sixes gaining increased exposure through Oxfordshire Cricket’s digital and print marketing channels, ensuring broad visibility among the cricketing community. Speaking on the partnership, Nick Pinhol, Managing Director at Oxfordshire Cricket, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Sixes as a key partner. Their passion for cricket and community aligns perfectly with our mission to develop the next generation of leaders in the sport. Through this partnership, we are not only creating unforgettable experiences for young people but also securing a long-term, sustainable future for cricket in Oxfordshire." Michael Hay, Head of Commercial at Sixes Party Cricket, added: "We are excited to support the Future Leaders Academy and give back to the cricketing community. Hosting events at Sixes will provide a fun and engaging environment for participants, and we look forward to working closely with Oxfordshire Cricket to make a lasting impact." This partnership represents a significant step in Oxfordshire Cricket’s ambition to develop a long-lasting, sustainable future for the game, ensuring that young people continue to benefit from opportunities in leadership and personal growth. To learn more about the Future Leaders Academy and how you can get involved, visit Oxfordshire Cricket Website. To learn more about the Sixes Party Cricket and to book your net, visit sixescricket.com
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Harrison Ward Announced as the new Men’s White Ball Captain
09/04/2025Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce the appointment of Harrison Ward as the new captain of White Ball Cricket ahead of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Twenty20 and One Day Trophy competitions in 2025. Harrison Ward is a product of the Oxfordshire Pathway and became the youngest player to make a century for Men’s 1st XI when scoring 109 not out on his Championship debut against Herefordshire in 2015. Harrison progressed through the Academy with our first class county partners Sussex County Cricket Club (Sussex CCC), represented England at Under 19’s level and was rewarded his first professional contract with Sussex CCC in 2021. Last year, Harrison was a key member of the Sussex CCC T20 team that reached the Vitality Blast Final Days and was added to the Oval Invincibles squad for the Hundred competition. For Oxfordshire, Harrison has been a key member of the Men’s white ball team over recent years, helping the County to lift the NCCA T20 Competition title in 2022 and to make the T20 Finals Day once again in 2024 before rain abandoned both attempts to play the finals day. Harrison’s match winning performance on the pitch is not without recognition having been awarded the NCCA Most Valuable Player (NVP) in the T20 competition in 2024, and the third most valuable in the same format during the 2022 winning campaign. Oxfordshire Cricket would like to congratulate Harrison on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role as captain of the White ball formats. Reacting to his appointment Harrison Ward said: “First of all I would like to thank both Rupert Evans and Matt Barnes for asking me to take on the role as white ball captain. I always enjoy coming back and playing for Oxfordshire, so to take over the role as white ball captain is an honour. Following on from Jonny Cater as captain shouldn’t be a hard task as he has captained the team extremely well and left it in a really exciting place. I’m excited to see where we can go in the white ball competitions in the coming years as we have a good mix of experience and youth. Hopefully we can keep improving our performance in 50 over and go one further in the t20 competition this year if the weather allows! Head Coach, Rupert Evans said: “Harrison is a product of the Oxfordshire Pathway and Emerging Players programme. He made his County Championship debut at age 15 against Herefordshire at Brockhampton CC in 2015 scoring 100 in the second innings. Since his debut, Harrison has developed into a three-dimensional player who has progressed to become a permanent member of Sussex CCC T20 side. Harrison has gained captaincy experience over the past few seasons captaining Sussex 2nd X1. He also captained Oxfordshire last season against Buckinghamshire to retain the Nurton/York Trophy. Harrison is well respected by his teammates and opponents. I am pleased he has accepted the challenge of succeeding Jonny Cater as county white ball captain. I am looking forward to supporting him in his new role.”