University of New South Wales Cricket Club | |
Nickname: | Bumble Bees |
Colours: | Black and Gold |
Coach: | Corey Richards |
1Captain: | David Dawson |
Captain: | Geoff Lawson |
Batting Coach: | Murray Creed |
Founded: | 1951 |
Ground: | Village Green |
Capacity: | 5,000 |
Title1: | 1st Grade |
Title1wins: | 2 (1977, 1981) |
Title2: | 1st Grade Limited–Overs Cup |
Title2wins: | 1 (2005) |
Title3: | 2nd Grade |
Title3wins: | 1 (1978) |
Title4: | 3rd Grade |
Title4wins: | 0 |
Title5: | 4th Grade |
Title5wins: | 0 |
Title6: | 5th Grade |
Title6wins: | 1 (1996) |
Title7: | Poidevin–Gray Shield |
Title7wins: | 1 (1977) |
Title8: | Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup |
Title8wins: | 0 |
Website: | UNSW 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]
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]
In the club's history, there have been several notable players. These include:[5]