Meet the Committee
Jane Moore
Jane is our first female President of the club and has been a life-long member and dedicated volunteer.
Steve Starkey
Steve is our Chair of the Committee
Richard Hunt
Richard is our club Treasurer looking after all our financial affairs. Richard has been a life-long member of the club playing for the first XI in his younger years.
Andy Betty
Andy is our Chair of Cricket
Paul Wicker
Paul is our Junior Coaching Lead
Gill Bray
Gill is our Head of Bowls,
Mala Saini
Mala is head of our Women's and Girl's (+13) Cricket and Captain of our 1st XI. We are a relatively young team having only formed a few years ago however, our team is rapidly growing and developing.
Jayne Basnett
Welcome to our cricket community! We are committed to making cricket a fun, safe, and inclusive place for all young children. We believe every child has the right to enjoy sport in a positive and supportive environment. Whether you are playing, training, or just visiting our website, your safety and wellbeing always comes first. We promise to:
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Treat every child with respect, kindness, and fairness
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Provide a safe environment where children feel valued and listened to protect children
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Take all concerns about safety or wellbeing seriously and respond appropriately
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Encourage children to speak up if something doesn't feel right
We work to create a culture where everyone, including players, parents, coaches and supporters helps to keep cricket enjoyable and safe for all.
If you ever feel worried or unsafe, please tell a trusted adult, coach, or contact us directly. We are here to listen and help.
Together, we can make cricket a place where every child feels safe, confident, and happy to play.
Megan Basnett
Megan has took on the role of Head of Entertainments this year and has a busy events program
Members Voice
The clubs decisions are made by the committee however, being a member of the club means that you also have a voice and a part to play in the running and development of the club - it takes a huge volunteering effort to run and we are always open to new members and ideas.
About the Heritage of our club.
It was reported in the Walsall Observer that on the 18th November 1872, a dinner was held at The Dragon Hotel in Walsall, to celebrate the Sixtieth Anniversary of Walsall Cricket Club. The Club therefore had been founded in 1812. This makes the club one of the oldest clubs in the country.
The first cricket match for which records were recorded was on 30th August 1833, when Walsall entertained Bilston at the Chuckery. Walsall won by an innings and 20 runs. In the early days, the Club's ground was at the Chuckery, Walsall until 1908. The new ground at Gorway Road was opened in April 1909, and the old Pavilion was wheeled down to the new ground taking all day. The current pavilion structure has developed around the original pavilion frame.
In total 3 books chart the history of the club from 1812 to 2012. We are proud to confirm that several international players have played for our Club over the years.
These include:
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Dilip Doshi who played for India from 1979 to 1983.
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Mushtaq Mohammed who played for Pakistan in 59 test matches (1959 - 79), captaining them in 19 matches.
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Graham Yallop who played for Australia from 1976 to 1984, and was their team Captain in the late 1970's.
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Alfred Valentine who played for West Indies in 1950 and 60's
We recommend that you take time to look at the team photographs, cricket bats, and the Honours Board that are on display in the Clubhouse, to see the names of cricketers that have played for Walsall Cricket Club, and the success the club has had including winning the national U15 cup 3 years in a row in the 1980's, and the national club championship in 1996.
Our Mission and Vision
Walsall Cricket Club aims to be the central community hub in Walsall, fostering sportsmanship and skill development in cricket and bowls for all ages, while also providing a vibrant social space and event venue for the wider community.