OUR HERITAGE
Cricket in Walsall since 1812.
Walsall Cricket Club is one of the oldest cricket clubs in the country. On 18 November 1872, the Walsall Observer reported a dinner at The Dragon Hotel to celebrate the club's sixtieth anniversary, which dates our founding to 1812.
Today our aim is to be the central community hub in Walsall, fostering sportsmanship and skill development in cricket and bowls for all ages, while providing a vibrant social space and event venue for the wider community.
1812
FOUNDED
1909
AT GORWAY ROAD
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INTERNATIONALS
15
TEAMS TODAY
From the Chuckery to Gorway Road
Our first recorded match was on 30 August 1833, when Walsall hosted Bilston at the Chuckery and won by an innings and 20 runs. The club played at the Chuckery until 1908, and the Gorway Road ground opened in April 1909.
The old pavilion was wheeled down to the new ground, which took all day, and today's pavilion has grown around that original frame. Three books chart the club's history from 1812 to 2012.
International players who played for Walsall
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Dilip Doshi: India, 1979 to 1983
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Mushtaq Mohammed: Pakistan, 59 Tests (1959 to 1979), captain in 19
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Graham Yallop: Australia, 1976 to 1984, captain in the late 1970s
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Alfred Valentine: West Indies, 1950s and 60s
Come and see the team photographs, bats and Honours Board in the clubhouse. They include our national U15 cup, won three years running in the 1980s, and the national club championship in 1996.
Meet the Committee
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Jane Moore
PRESIDENT
First female President and lifelong member.
AB
Andy Betty
CLUB & CRICKET CHAIR
Chairs the committee and leads our cricket.
RH
Richard Hunt
TREASURER
Looks after the club's finances.
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Paul Wicker
JUNIOR COACHING LEAD
Leads coaching across our junior teams.
MT
Monica Thakur
JUNIOR GIRLS COACHING LEAD
Leads coaching for our junior girls.
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Gill Bray
HEAD OF BOWLS
Looks after our bowls section.
MS
Mala Saini
WOMEN'S & GIRLS' (13+) LEAD
Leads women's cricket and captains the 1st XI.
JB
Jayne Basnett
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Keeps cricket safe and fun for every child.
MB
Megan Basnett
HEAD OF ENTERTAINMENTS
Runs our busy social and events programme.
MT
Michelle Trew
MARKETING & SPONSORSHIPS
Leads marketing, social media and sponsors.
MB
Matt Betty
BAR MANAGER
Runs our CAMRA award-winning bar.
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Helen West
EVENT & VENUE HIRE
Your contact for hiring the clubhouse.
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Sumesh Aggarwal
SECRETARY
Looks after meetings, minutes and records.
CW
Claire Wicker
MEMBERSHIPS
Your contact for joining the club.
Upcoming Events
Eddie's Music QuizFri 27 NovWalsall