Speldhurst Cricket Club

It would be fair to say that July won’t be recorded in the Club archives with much fondness. Possibly the worst availability crunch we have endured for many years led to the concession of a number of fixtures including one for the 1st XI which is extremely disappointing. I must thank the captains and Ben … More Chairman’s Ramblings – July 2024

20th July v Outwood “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency” (Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson)… in that sense, this might well be the most successful Speldhurst season ever. In a slightly different, potentially more realistic sense, this match sadly was a microcosm of the season. Playing a good team, not scoring any meaningful runs … More 1st XI match reports – July 2024

20th July v Fordcombe Last weekend saw the 2nd XI take on Fordcombe 1st XI at Fordcombe Cricket Club in front of their impressive pavilion, complete with a balcony that gave a great view of the match as it played out. Following another challenging week in selection, we welcomed a number of new players to … More 2nd XI match reports – July 2024

Flaming June rather underwhelmed both from a weather perspective and in truth on the cricket field, at least as far as the league outings were concerned. The 1st XI have yet to record a win despite putting themselves in good positions on a few occasions. Familiar batting woes usually being the cause of the disappointment. … More Chairman’s Ramblings – June 2024