2026 marks a remarkable milestone in the history of Whitchurch (Hants) Cricket Club, our 250th Anniversary.
We are proud to be one of the oldest cricket clubs in Hampshire, in the UK, and around the world. Interestingly, we are eleven years older than the MCC and their iconic ground at Lord’s…. now that’s something to shout about!
Commemorative Book
To commemorate this wonderful occasion, the Club has commissioned a book documenting its history, entitled “250 Not Out.” This 438-page A5 volume is richly illustrated and draws heavily on historic newspaper reports, alongside statistics and anecdotal stories from past and present players. The book is available to pre-order at the following prices: Softback copy: £20 Hardback copy: £52 To pre-order, please visit our website: this link should direct you to the correct page; if not, simply click on the SHOP tab at the top of the WCC homepage and follow the prompts.
Celebration Matches
The Club has also organised a series of celebratory events…..
The highlight will be an all-day match against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday 5th July, starting at 11:00 am. Following this, there will be a Festival Week of Cricket, featuring matches for ladies, juniors, youth, and friendly teams. Proceeds raised from these events will be shared between a chosen charity and the Club.
Another key fixture will take place on Saturday 5th September, when WCC XI will play Mallinson XI in aid of Parkinson’s UK, starting at 12:00 noon.
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