Albion Cricket Club (Dunedin) Explained

Ground Name:Culling Park
Country:New Zealand
Location:Musselburgh, New Zealand
International:true
Year1:– present

Albion Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Founded in 1862, it is reputedly the oldest continuously existing club in either New Zealand or Australia.[1]

In 2013, Albion stalwart Warwick Larkins, convener of the 150th celebrations, enquired in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and found:

The club's home ground is at Culling Park in Musselburgh.

List of internationals

Albion's roll of honour contains the names of many current and former international players, among them the following:[1]

As well as these internationals, the club boasts many more first-class players.

300 Club

One of the many quirks about Albion is the fact it was home to a group of 5 players to have scored first class triple centuries.

Banners

The club has won the Dunedin senior cricket banner on thirteen occasions, and shared the honours on three further occasions.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Albion CC The club that produced 25 New Zealand internationals. Macpherson. Will. June 24, 2014. Cricinfo Magazine. ESPN Cricinfo. 26 June 2014.
  2. News: Cricket: Albion to celebrate 150th. Seconi. Adrian. 28 March 2013. Otago Daily Times. 27 June 2014.