Mitcham Cricket Club Explained
Mitcham Cricket Club is reported by The Independent to be the oldest cricket club in existence, with the club having played cricket on Mitcham Cricket Green since 1685.[1] The club was reportedly watched by Lord Nelson during his time in the area.[2]
Four players from the club have played for the England cricket team, fast bowler Tom Richardson; batsman Andy Sandham; and wicketkeeper Herbert Strudwick,[3] and opening batsman David Smith, who played for Mitcham CC at Colts level. The ladies team was the local club for Molly Hide, who captained England for 17 years and later became president of the Women's Cricket Association.[4] [5]
The club's pavilion is, unusually separated from the ground by a road.[6]
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Notes and References
- News: Phil . Shaw . 12 . Cricket: After 400 years, history is made next to the A323 . 12 July 2002 . . 2018-03-28. Mitcham Green has been in continual use as a cricket venue for 317 years .
- Web site: Mitcham Cricket Ground . 2007-02-06. 18 October 2006 . Heritage Sites . London Borough of Merton.
- News: Phil . Shaw . 12 . Cricket: After 400 years, history is made next to the A323 . 12 July 2002 . . 2018-03-28.
- News: Rachael Heyhoe . Flint . 015 . Obituary: Molly Hide A flashing blade in far pavilions . 14 September 1995 . .
- News: 1 . Molly Hide;Obituary . 14 September 1995 . The Times.
- Web site: Brown . Chris . Planning powers, delinquent owners and the agony of Mitcham Cricket Club . OnLondon . 20 April 2024 . 4 September 2019.
