We hope you are all having a rest and reflecting on a successful
and fun cricket season.
You may not be aware, but Oxfordshire has a flourishing Over 50s cricket scene, with three teams playing competitive matches against other counties throughout the summer.
In the last season there were 27 league matches, 50 players took part and 9 of these played Over 50s for the first time. We also went on tour to Barbados in April and played five matches there. Desert Springs tour for 2023 is also being arranged and a further tour to Barbados is being planned for 2024.
The Over 50s league cricket is very competitive, with Oxfordshire playing in regional divisions, followed by knock-out matches that lead to national finals. Although Oxfordshire is considered a minor county in terms of professional cricket, in Over 50 cricket we are considered very differently, having been successful in winning several national
competitions in recent years. However, to maintain our success we need new players, and
you will know who in your club would meet the criteria of being at least 49 years old by 1st April 2023.
The 50 current players come from 20 different clubs that play in the Cherwell League or in the Thames Valley League, so there is a massive unknown number of players who would play if they were aware that they were needed.
This information is for you to invite any of your current playing members who are interested in getting involved with representing their County in 50+ competitions to contact us and to attend the Oxfordshire County Cricket 50+ open net sessions at Radley College indoor school on Sunday 26th March and Sunday 2nd April from 11am to 1pm. If there are any takers, all we need to know is their names, preferred email address, DOB and which session they plan to come along to, so we can keep an eye on numbers and ensure
they will receive a warm welcome! Many thanks for your support in getting the message about Over 50s to your members.
If anyone is interested in playing seniors cricket for Oxfordshire and is 49 years old or above
please make contact with the people below:
50As: Contact: Darryl Woods 07879 422989 [email protected]
50As; Capt: Mark Robey 07572 545386 [email protected]
50Bs: Contact:Ross Buchanan 07836 565912 [email protected]
50Cs: Contact: Ross Buchanan 07836 565912 [email protected]
50Cs: Capt: Andy Slater 07825 685960 [email protected]