Berkshire Men’s 1st XI v Devon – NCCA Trophy Preview Berkshire return to NCCA Trophy action this weekend as they welcome Devon to Falkland CC, with both sides looking to build momentum in what is expected to be a competitive group-stage encounter. There is a settled feel to the Berkshire squad once again, with continuity...

Women’s 1st XI progression in Round 1 of Cricket’s FA Cup and earn a home tie against Tier 2 side Glamorgan Sunday 26th April saw the Women’s 1st XI make the short trip to Marlborough Cricket Club in Wiltshire to compete for a place in Round 2 of the Women’s T20 County Cup. Berkshire lost the toss and...

Berkshire Seniors face MCC in season opener at Henley CC – Monday May 4th (11.30 am start) The Berkshire Over 50s launch their 2026 campaign with an eye-catching Bank Holiday fixture against Marylebone Cricket Club at Henley Cricket Club on Monday, May 4 (11:30am start). Set against the picturesque backdrop of Henley-on-Thames, the match offers Berkshire’s...

It’s been a busy week for disability cricket in Berkshire. Sunday saw the first outdoor session of our Lords Taverners Super 1’s hub back at Holyport Cricket Club for the summer. With our showcase festival just a month away, players will be working hard each week to improve their batting and bowling skills, ready to...

Berkshire Cricket is proud to announce Black Cygnet Properties as principal sponsor of the Berkshire Cricket Men’s 1st XI for the 2026 season, reinforcing a shared commitment to excellence, community, and the long-standing traditions of county cricket. The partnership reflects a deep personal connection to Berkshire Cricket through Black Cygnet co-founder James Theunissen, a former...

Berkshire Hold Nerve to Secure 23-Run Victory in High-Scoring Contest Berkshire emerged victorious by 23 runs after a thrilling, high-scoring encounter that saw both sides post impressive totals in a match packed with momentum swings and standout individual performances. Batting first, Berkshire posted a formidable 310 all out in 49.4 overs thanks to a series...

Berkshire Men’s 1st XI hit the road this weekend as they travel to face Hertfordshire at Hitchin Cricket Club, looking to build momentum with a strong all-round performance.   With a balanced squad combining experience and depth, Berkshire will be aiming to impose themselves early, particularly in what is often a competitive fixture between the...

Following a strong start to our Tier 3 T20 campaign, out attentions now turn to the return of the Women’s T20 County Cup this Sunday. Match Preview The Women’s 1st XI travel to Marlborough CC to face fellow Tier 3 outfit – Wiltshire. This will be the first of 3 visits to Wiltshire this summer for...

Berkshire Cricket is excited to announce a new direction for its Men’s 2nd XI programme in 2026, transitioning into a Midweek Performance Programme designed to better support aspiring cricketers on the pathway to the professional game. In partnership with Hampshire Cricket, the programme will provide increased opportunities for Berkshire and Hampshire’s top non-contracted players to gain meaningful match...

Berkshire Cricket Delivers Inspiring Schools Day Across the County Schools across Berkshire are coming alive with cricket today as Berkshire Cricket’s school coaching team delivers a special ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Schools Day, part of the national countdown to this summer’s tournament in England and Wales. The initiative is introducing young people—particularly girls—to cricket...

Local Cricket Grounds Expertise Featured on BBC Radio Berkshire Local cricket grounds expertise was showcased on BBC Radio Berkshire this morning, as Arun Oram, one of our accredited Cricket Pitch Advisors (CPAs), joined Rich Clarke on the station’s breakfast show. Speaking shortly after 7:15am, Arun discussed key topics around cricket pitch preparation, maintenance, and best...

Schools’ Festival Season Kicks Off with SEND Skills Event   The outdoor schools season kicked off on Tuesday with a SEND skills festival at Great Hollands Recreation Ground for local primary schools in Berkshire. On a sunny April’s day, 51 children from 7 primary schools, Holly Springs, Binfield, Kings Academy Binfield, St Margaret’s Clitherow, Jennets...

Berkshire produced an outstanding all-round display to defeat Wiltshire by 159 runs in the Marlborough Cup fixture at Westbury Cricket Club on Sunday, April 19. Batting first after Wiltshire elected to field, Berkshire posted an imposing 333 for 8 from their 50 overs, a total built on strong contributions throughout the order and excellent tempo...

This Sunday, Berkshire Men take on Wiltshire in what promises to be a hugely exciting clash as we compete for the Marlborough Cup. A new chapter begins for the side, with Andy Rishton stepping in as captain, bringing fresh energy, leadership, and ambition to the group. There’s a real sense of momentum building — a...

Following our first outing of the 2026 season with a pre-season friendly against our neighbours Bucks, the Women’s 1stXI makes the trip Southwest to face Devon in our first competitive fixture. The fixture has the hallmarks of an exciting encounter with both sides having strong first seasons in Tier 3 in 2025. The Head-to-Head score...

The opening two Berkshire Club Coaches Workshops, focusing on batting and bowling, proved a great success, with over 40 coaches attending across the two evenings at Waingels College. Delivered by a team of experienced pathway coaches — Neal Robinson, Hammad Ali, Euan Woods, Tom Jackson, James Woodford and Mark Foster — the sessions provided a...

Berkshire Cricket appoints new leadership team ahead of 2026 season Following an internal review led by Head of Performance Neal Robinson, Berkshire Cricket has established a new leadership structure for the Men’s 1st XI as the county looks ahead to an exciting new chapter. As part of this new structure, Johnny Connell has been appointed...

The Berkshire Schools Newsletter is designed specifically for teachers and school leaders. The newsletter highlights the fantastic work taking place across our schools programme and showcases the wide range of free and paid opportunities we offer to both primary and secondary schools. Each month, we will also be celebrating excellence through our Schools Monthly Awards,...

Berkshire Women begin their 2026 campaign with a pre-season double-header against Buckinghamshire Women at the stunning Wormsley Estate this Saturday. The fixture consists of two T20 matches and offers an exciting opportunity for the squad to build momentum ahead of the competitive season. We have named a 16-player squad for the day which includes some...

A Busy Week On Our Street Together Berkshire Cricket & Chance to Shine delivered a fantastic week of activity, as Slough hosted the regional Street Cricket Finals for the 4th successive year. Led by Urban Development Officer Munir Umer, children from across the south were given the opportunity to compete and showcase their talent, energy...

Berkshire Cricket Young Volunteers Programme The Berkshire Cricket Young Volunteers programme, powered by the Young Cricket Collective, took place last week at Waingels College and St Bartholomew’s School. These two courses brought together young people aged 14–18 for an engaging day of learning, development, and practical experience within cricket. Across the day, participants completed three...

Berkshire Cricket Launches Free Summer All Stars and Dynamos Programmes Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce the return of its popular All Stars and Dynamos summer introduction programmes, kicking off on the first days of the school summer holidays. More than 450 children attended these sessions last year lead and delivered by Berkshire Cricket’s participation...

Registrations are now officially open for the 2026 season’s All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket programmes, cricket’s youth entry-level initiatives, offering children aged 5 to 11 across Berkshire the chance to get active and enjoy the game. Programmes will run in clubs across the region this summer, giving young people the opportunity to spend more...

Berkshire Cricket ran a very well attended pre-season grounds course at Bradfield CC on Sunday 29th March, led by County Pitch Advisor Ash Hendrickx-Nutley and supported by Phil Jeggo from The Grounds Management Association. The workshop covered the vital spring preparation of transitioning the square from its winter state to its spring state so it is...

Berkshire Cricket can confirm that Dan Lincoln has stepped down from his role as a player and captain with immediate effect. Dan leaves the county following an exceptional career, spanning 149 appearances, during which he scored 5,180 runs, including six centuries, and recorded 187 dismissals as wicketkeeper. Having captained the side since 2022, Dan has...

Women’s 1st XI Cricketer’s Shristi Patil & Eliza Bristowe have both been selected for the England Women U19’s Tour of Australia. The girls flew to Australia this afternoon (26th March) as part of a 16 player squad for six games, one 50-over game and two T20s against both Australia & Sri Lanka. Shristi has been...

We’re excited to announce that sign-ups for the 2026 Softball Cricket World Cup are officially OPEN! Secure your spot now in what promises to be a truly monumental competition. This is more than just a tournament, it’s a full family fun day! Matches will be played 8-a-side, and we encourage every team to bring their...

Berkshire ACO Delivers Successful Umpire Development Course at Henley CC Berkshire ACO recently delivered a highly successful two-day ECB ACO Umpire Development Course at Henley Cricket Club in March, supporting the continued growth of officiating standards across the county. The course is designed to bridge the gap between introductory training and officiating in league cricket,...

The Take Her Lead (THL) Champions Programme has once again made a powerful return to Berkshire this winter, continuing its mission to inspire more girls to stay and thrive in cricket. Founded by former England international Isa Guha, Take Her Lead was created to tackle the persistent barriers facing women and girls in the game—where...

What do you get when you mix the spirit of Ramadan, tape ball cricket and tea?.. The perfect evening!  Last Friday, 13th March, Berkshire Cricket hosted it’s inaugural “Tea & Tape ball” event, inviting the community in Slough and Reading to Singh Sabha Sports Centre to play some fast paced indoor cricket games and enjoy some...

  Lord’s Taverners regional Table Cricket competition took place on Tuesday at Stoke Mandeville Stadium with schools from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Middlesex all hoping to book their place at Lords Cricket Ground for the national final in May. Rise@Garth Hill College (GHC) were representing Berkshire for the first time having won the county...

Cricket in Berkshire continues to grow in schools, clubs and communities across the county. To support this momentum and ensure strong governance for the future, Berkshire Cricket is pleased to announce the appointment of five new Trustees who will help guide the organisation through the next phase of its development. As cricket develops and the...

“There are so many different places where you can thrive in a cricket environment.” That was the message shared by Berkshire Cricket’s Ben Abrahams and Ally Darlow when they recently spoke to That’s TV about the county’s Young Volunteers Programme and the opportunities it offers young people to get involved in the game. The programme...

The Berkshire Schools Newsletter is designed specifically for teachers and school leaders. The newsletter highlights the fantastic work taking place across our schools programme and showcases the wide range of free and paid opportunities we offer to both primary and secondary schools. Each month, we will also be celebrating excellence through our Schools Monthly Awards,...

Player Spotlight: Shayna Chikhlia Over the winter, we’ll be profiling some of our brilliant men’s and women’s first-team players in our weekly newsletters. This week, we shine the spotlight on bowler Shayna Chikhlia, a promising spinner with big goals ahead. Cricket Role: BowlerFirst Played for Berkshire: Age 16Favourite/Proudest Memory: Malvern 2021.2026 Cricketing Goal: Take a...

ECB launches survey to shape women’s recreational league cricket Can you help design a structure that works for everyone? You could even win two tickets to an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final. Cricket for women and girls is growing at an unprecedented rate. The number of women’s and girls’ teams has doubled in the...

Neal Robinson Achieves ECB Specialist Coach (Level 4) Qualification Berkshire Cricket is delighted to congratulate Head of Performance Neal Robinson on successfully completing the ECB Specialist Coach (Level 4) qualification — the highest level of coaching accreditation in English cricket. The ECB Specialist Coach programme is designed for coaches working within talent pathway, performance, professional...

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mark Foster – Head of Participation We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Mark Foster, Berkshire Cricket’s Head of Participation! Mark has been a cornerstone of Berkshire Cricket for many years — officially joining full-time in May 2006, but first coaching for the county way back in 2000. His dedication and experience...

Coach Profile: Bjorn Mordt Over the winter, we’ll be profiling some of our brilliant men’s and women’s first-team players and staff in our weekly newsletters. This week, we turn the spotlight on Mens Head Coach Bjorn Mordt, a driving force behind the team’s success. Role: Head CoachFirst Joined Berkshire: 2003Favourite/Proudest Memory: Captaining Berkshire to Lord’s...

Berkshire Women Make History in Inaugural Walking Cricket Clash In a first for Berkshire, an unofficial county women’s walking cricket team took to the field at the beginning of March for a landmark fixture against Surrey side Old Woking Ladies. The Berkshire team – made up of four players from Holyport and four from Purley-on-Thames...

Berkshire Cricket Marks 100 Days to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Berkshire Cricket has officially launched its 100-Day Countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, marking the milestone with a high-energy Secondary School Cricket Takeover at Herschel Grammar School on 4 March 2026. With England set to host the global tournament this summer,...

NEW TRAINING INTRODUCING THE BOUNDARY   The Cricket Regulator’s Anti-Discrimination Unit (ADU) is proud to introduce a new, interactive online e-learning package called ‘Introducing the Boundary’. It aims to equip everyone with the knowledge and skills to minimise and challenge discrimination, both on and off the field.   A micro-refresher course is also available as...

Join the ECB Coaches Association Through New Digital Membership System Cricket coaches across Berkshire are being encouraged to join the ECB Coaches Association (ECB CA) and take advantage of its new, streamlined digital membership system. Supported by the England and Wales Cricket Board, the ECB CA provides ongoing development, national and local networking opportunities, and...

Player Spotlight: Samm Daniel Over the winter, we’ll be profiling some of our brilliant men’s and women’s first-team players in our weekly newsletters. This week, we put the spotlight on bowler Samm Daniel, a determined player with a knack for leading from the front. Cricket Role: BowlerFirst Played for Berkshire: U10sFavourite/Proudest Memory: Captaining the U18s...

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ryan Allan – Commercial Director Meet Ryan Allan, Berkshire Cricket’s Commercial Director, who joined the organisation in May 2025. Ryan leads the commercial strategy for the county, supporting the sustainable growth of the game both on and off the field. About His Role Ryan leads all commercial activity for Berkshire Cricket, including...

Ramadan Tea & Tapeball Event Brings Community Together in Slough Community members across Berkshire are invited to take part in a unique celebration of sport and spirituality at the upcoming Ramadan Tea & Tape Ball with Berkshire Cricket event, hosted at the Singh Sabha Sports Centre in Slough. Organised in partnership with Berkshire Cricket, this...

Berkshire Over 50s Cricket Teams Seek New Players Ahead of Winter Programme Active cricketers aged 50 and over are being encouraged to step forward as the Berkshire 50+ County Cricket squads begin preparations for the 2026 season. The Berkshire senior county sides run competitive teams at 50+, 60+, and 70+ level, representing the county against...

2026 Try Before you Buy – Sign up Now Berkshire Cricket is delighted to promote an exciting opportunity for cricketers across the county and beyond as our friends at Serious Cricket host their much-anticipated “Try Before You Buy 26” event this March. Taking place on Saturday 7th March at Serious Cricket’s first-class indoor cricket centre...