Oxfordshire Cricket takes great pride in creating an all-inclusive environment in cricket and this includes ensuring that acceptable conduct and equality are at the forefront of all we do. 

As such today, we have launched a confidential feedback form that will enable individuals to provide and report any feedback that they may have.

Commenting on the launch of the Confidential Feedback form, Siri Siriwardene said:

“ The launch of the confidential feedback form is just the start of a number of actions we at Oxfordshire Cricket are taking to in order to ensure that good behaviour and equality are at the forefront of all that we do, and that cricket is the sport of choice for all in Oxfordshire. Over the next few weeks, there will be further announcements in relation to additional steps and actions that we are taking.” 

If you would like to provide feedback on your experiences in confidence please fill out the confidential form by clicking here to be directed to the Confidential Feedback form page. 

Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to hear that at the AGM of the Association of Cricket Statisticians (ACS) which was held last Saturday, Julian Lawton Smith was awarded the Brooke Lambert Trophy as Cricket Statistician of the Year for 2021. This recognised his management of the project to collect and publish definitive match scores for all Minor County matches from 1895 to 1914. His role was originally as the Oxfordshire representative but for the last 10 years, he has led the project which has seen 21 books published over the last 23 years.

The ACS is the leading body on cricket statistics and their President advises the ICC on relevant matters as the game expands to new competitions and formats. Previous winners of the award have included TMS statisticians Bill Frindall and Andrew Samson so Julian is in good company!

Julian Lawton Smith said 

“Naturally, I am delighted to win this award. My interest in cricket statistics started at a very young age and found a focus when compiling career records for Oxfordshire players in the 1980s. This in turn led to my involvement with the project to research Minor County matches prior to World War One. It has been a very time consuming, yet exceedingly rewarding, project involving representatives from many counties – it’s certainly been a team effort.  Now it is very satisfying to see the success of our publications recognised through the presentation of this trophy.”

Oxfordshire Cricket would like to congratulate Julian on this fantastic achievement, which is a testament to his years of hard work. 

To read more about the news – click here

Oxfordshire Cricket and Buckinghamshire Cricket in Partnership with the GMA Pitch Advisory Service are hosting a free Grounds Seminar Evening open to all groundstaff and clubs in both counties.

When – Thursday 28th April.

Venue – Oxford Uni Press – Jordan Hill Sports Ground, OX2 8EF

Time – 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

The bar will be open and free refreshments will be provided on the night.

The PAS RPA Cricket South and the CPA for Oxfordshire will be delivering the evening and 

topics to be covered on the night will be:

• Pitchpower Cricket self-assessment app
• Pitch Preparation/Repairs
• Turney Groundcare will be on hand with machinery demonstrations
• MW Turf-care will be present to discuss all things fertilisers, pest, and disease control

If you wish to attend please register – https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/skqjhc

Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce the 2022 fixtures for the county men. After a historic and successful 2021 season, Oxfordshire will be looking to build upon 2021’s championship success.

Winer training is nearly complete as the men ramp up preparation for the season. This year’s pre-season will start on the 10th of April, as Oxon will host the Free Foresters at The Parks. 

The NCCA T20 competition returns this year, with Oxon being in the same group as Berkshire, Wales, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. The first match will see Oxon travel to neighbouring rivals Berkshire. In the 50 Over the competition, Oxon has been grouped with Herefordshire, Cumbria, Northumberland and Lincolnshire. The first match will see Oxon travel to Cheshire. In the NCCA championship, Oxon will be looking to defend their 2021 title as they will play Cheshire, Herefordshire, Berkshire and Dorset. The first match will Oxon travel to Alderley Edge to play Cheshire.

Below is this season’s fixture schedule:

Pre Season Friendlies 

• 10th April – Home v Free Foresters – The Parks

T20 NCCA Competition

• 17th April – Away v Berkshire – Falklands  CC
• 24th April – Home v Wales NC 
• 1st May – Away v Buckinghamshire – High Wycombe CC
• 2nd May – Home v Bedfordshire 

50 Over NCCA Competition

• 29th May- Away v Herefordshire – Eastnor 
• 12th June – Home v Cumbria
• 19th June – Away v Northumberland – Jesmond 
• 26th June – Home v Lincolnshire

Three Day NCCA Championship

• 3-5th July – Away v Cheshire – Alderley Edge 
• 10-12 July – Home v Herefordshire
• 24-26 July – Away v Berkshire – Finchamsted 
• 14-16 August – Home v Dorset

Showcase Match 

• 31st July – Home v Sussex

Please note that All home fixture venues will be confirmed in due course

Due to exceptional demand Oxfordshire Association of Cricket Officials are arranging a second Umpires’ Stage Two course before the start of the season.

This will take place over two Saturdays, 2nd and 9th April at Wantage and Grove CC, Charlton Village Road, Wantage OX12 7HD from 1000 to 1530 each day

To book a place on this course please go to: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/s8qy35

You should already have completed a Stage One course or equivalent, either face to face or online, before booking on this course.

This course is designed to give you further knowledge and skills sufficient to enable you to

become a member of a league panel and is available to anyone who has attended the Stage

One.

It will complement that course by looking beyond the basic laws, build on field craft and match management techniques and introduce the concept of working, as a team, with a colleague.

This year’s #GetSetWeekend will be held on 26-27 March when clubs up and down the country will be encouraged to prepare their clubs and get ready for what is shaping up to be an exciting season! All clubs will be given the opportunity to register to be entered into our Get Set Weekend prize draw by registering for #GetSetWeekend via the button below.

The ECB has uploaded some initial assets to the ECB Resource Hub for you to use and will continue to add more over the coming weeks.

As part of the #GetSetWeekend, Lifebuoy, Official Hygiene Partner of England Cricket, the ECB and Community Cricket, will be offering clubs an exclusive discount on hygiene and cleaning products to help clubs prepare for the coming season. More information on how to claim your exclusive discount will be shared soon.

Register for #GetSetWeekend

ECB Competition Draw Prizes 2022

Prize 1: four (4) tickets to an International Game;

Prize 2: four (4) tickets to an International Game;

Prize 3: four (4) tickets to a Hundred Game;

Prize 4: four (4) tickets to a Hundred Game;

Prize 5: one (1) signed shirt of the England Men’s T20;

Prize 6: one (1) signed shirt of the Welsh Fire Men’s Hundred;

Prize 7: one (1) signed shirt of the Oval Invincibles Men’s Hundred;

Prizes 8 – 17: one (1) voucher to B&Q of a value of £250; (10 in total)

1. The Competition will be open for entry between 12:01 am on 14 March 2022 (“Start Date”) and 5:00 pm on 27 March 2022 (“End Date”).

Terms and Conditions of Prize Draw – 

https://resources.ecb.co.uk/ecb/document/2022/03/11/defc77c2-8341-4ea4-832c-193e22e28931/ECB_Get_Set_Weekend_Prize_Draw_TCs_FINAL.pdf