University of NSW Cricket Club
University of New South Wales Cricket Club is a cricket club associated with the University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia. They are also known as the Bumble Bees and play in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition.[1] They were founded in 1951, beginning in the Municipal and Sydney Shires Cricket competition and entered the Sydney Grade Cricket competition in 1973.[2]
Nickname(s) | Bumble Bees |
---|---|
Personnel | |
Captain | Geoff Lawson |
1st XI captain | David Dawson |
Coach | Corey Richards |
Batting coach | Murray Creed |
Team information | |
Colours | Black and Gold |
Founded | 1951 |
Home ground | Village Green |
Capacity | 5,000 |
History | |
1st Grade wins | 2 (1977, 1981) |
1st Grade Limited–Overs Cup wins | 1 (2005) |
2nd Grade wins | 1 (1978) |
3rd Grade wins | 0 |
4th Grade wins | 0 |
5th Grade wins | 1 (1996) |
Poidevin–Gray Shield wins | 1 (1977) |
Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup wins | 0 |
Official website | UNSW Cricket Club |
In the current season, 2018 to 2019, UNSWCC has fielded five graded sides plus one in the Metropolitan Cup competition, which is akin to 6th grade. It also has a First Grade Limited over plus T20 sides. In addition to these, Poidevin-Gray and A.W. Green Shield sides represent the UNSWCC and are development pathways for emerging young talent.[3] The University offers a range of scholarships for commencing students who are involved in the club, "both on and off the field".[4]
Notable players
In the club's history, there have been several notable players. These include:[5]
See also
References
- "UNSW Cricket Club". www.cricket.unsw.edu.au. 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "MyCricket: Contacts and Office Bearers". MyCricket. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Season Results". MyCricket. 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "UNSW Cricket Club Award | Scholarships". www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "New Players". UNSWCC. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- "Tom Cooper". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Murray Creed". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Daniel Christian". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "David Dawson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Tim Lang". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Geoff Lawson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- Giese, Susie. "Mack thriving in adopted home and role". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- "Michael Slater". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Randwick Petersham aiming for hat-trick of Grand Final appearances". Retrieved 31 July 2019.