Berkshire county cricket teams
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Berkshire county cricket teams have been traced back to the 18th century but the county's involvement in cricket
goes back much further than that. Given that the first definite mention of cricket anywhere in the world is dated c.1550 in Guildford
, Surrey
, England
, it is almost certain that the game had reached neighbouring Berkshire
by the 16th century.
Berkshire are very proud to have a very active umpiring and scorers organisation that is often in the lead with many national initiatives The Berkshire Cricket Officials Web Site.
See also : History of cricket to 1696
. It is believed that the earliest county teams were formed in the aftermath of the Restoration
in 1660.
from 1769 to 1795. The county organisation was centred on Oldfield aka Maidenhead Cricket Club which played at Oldfield Bray
, this club usually being representative of the county.
Noted Berkshire players included Thomas Waymark
and George T Boult
.
For the history of Berkshire cricket since the foundation of the county club, see : Berkshire County Cricket Club
.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
goes back much further than that. Given that the first definite mention of cricket anywhere in the world is dated c.1550 in Guildford
Guildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, it is almost certain that the game had reached neighbouring Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
by the 16th century.
Berkshire are very proud to have a very active umpiring and scorers organisation that is often in the lead with many national initiatives The Berkshire Cricket Officials Web Site.
See also : History of cricket to 1696
History of cricket to 1696
The history of cricket to 1725 traces the sport's development from its perceived origins to the stage where it had become a major sport in England and had been introduced to other countries....
17th century
As elsewhere in south east England, cricket became established in Berkshire during the 17th century and the earliest village matches took place before the English Civil WarEnglish Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
. It is believed that the earliest county teams were formed in the aftermath of the Restoration
English Restoration
The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms...
in 1660.
18th century
Berkshire was a major cricket county in the 18th century and enjoyed first-class statusFirst-class cricket
First-class cricket is a class of cricket that consists of matches of three or more days' scheduled duration, that are between two sides of eleven players and are officially adjudged first-class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams...
from 1769 to 1795. The county organisation was centred on Oldfield aka Maidenhead Cricket Club which played at Oldfield Bray
Oldfield Bray
Oldfield Bray at Bray, Berkshire was used as a major cricket venue for 4 first-class matches between 1792 and 1795 in addition to several minor matches....
, this club usually being representative of the county.
Noted Berkshire players included Thomas Waymark
Thomas Waymark
Thomas Waymark was an English professional cricketer in the first half of the 18th century...
and George T Boult
George T Boult
George T Boult was a noted English cricketer of the late 18th century who was a member of the Hambledon Club....
.
19th century
The present Berkshire CCC was formed in 1895.For the history of Berkshire cricket since the foundation of the county club, see : Berkshire County Cricket Club
Berkshire County Cricket Club
Berkshire County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Berkshire and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and MCCA Knockout Trophy....
.