The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
A Gloucestershire-based cricketer has been selected as vice-captain for England Over-60’s World Cup squad ahead of next year’s tournament in India. Edward Gordon Lennox, who plays his club cricket for Tarbarrow Cricket Club, near Cirencester and has played an integral role in the England side’s recent success. England won the Caribbean Cup, Grey Ashes and […]
“I’m 23-years-old and all I’ve ever wanted to do is play cricket, and all of a sudden you’re having to ask yourself questions you’ve never had to ask before, like what am I going to do?” Gloucestershire seamer Luke Charlesworth was forced was forced to retire from cricket at the end of the season following […]
England 70s World Cup winning cricket captain John Evans was delighted by his side’s “exceptional” effort to retain the title earlier this month. The 75-year-old led them to the trophy in 2024 and they retained their crown against Australia in New Zealand on March 5. A brilliant century from Jim Phillips and 79 from Chris […]
The auction for the men’s Hundred competition gets underway today. A tournament which aims for fast games and big scores. The Hundred has changed format this year, introducing an auction similar to the IPL. Teams have retained or signed directly four players ahead of this auction, and will bid against each other to fill the […]
With the County Championship season heading our way, here’s a look at some players that could make a difference in 2026 or 2027. Josh Hull The departures of fast bowlers Ajeet Singh Dale to Lancashire, Zaman Akhter to Essex and Josh Shaw to Somerset and whilst making a move to sign Craig Miles they do […]
“We’re not only building a cricket team, but we’re also building a sense of belonging and achievement which I think is hugely significant for women’s sports’: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself. “These women are learning new things and doing something they couldn’t do three weeks ago, […]
Swindon-born Lauren Bell opened the wicket-taking for England as they progressed through to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup, beating India by four runs. Nicknamed ‘The Shard’ due to her height, the six-foot fast bowler dismissed opening batter Pratika Rawal with an outswinging seam delivery that the Indian opener edged to wicketkeeper Amy […]
University of Gloucestershire Cricket Club’s first team captain, Richard Wilson, felt mixed emotions following their bye against Cardiff University in the first weekend of the indoor BUCS competition. Wilson’s team were expecting a difficult start to the indoor BUCS campaign on Sunday until they received the news that Cardiff University have suspended their cricket team for alleged inappropriate behavior. Wilson reacted to the […]
England 60s Cricket captain Edward Gordon Lennox believes that this year’s Grey Ashes was a “great result” for seniors cricket ahead of next year’s World Cup. The upcoming tournament in Canada is a great opportunity for senior age grade cricket to grow and build a new audience in a different continent. Gordon Lennox is confident […]
Tom Smith comes into the 2025 season looking ahead to what the future holds for him, with this summer potentially being the last of his career, he opened up about his new hybrid role at Gloucestershire. “I have been fortunate enough to become involved with the England Women pathways, so I did a little bit […]
The University of Gloucestershire’s indoor cricket team travelled up to Birmingham on Saturday to play in the Indoor BUCS Trophy Finals at Edgbaston’s Indoor Centre. The squad were put into a mini-group against Exeter, Nottingham Trent & Sheffield. Captain, Toby Rice knew they were against the odds from the off, “There was no chance we’d […]