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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@CricketSociety is delighted to announce the appointment of 2 new Vice Presidents in the form of @GeorgeDobell1 & @norcrosscricket - George is Chief Writer at @TheCricketerMag whilst Daniel is well known to all cricket fans as a broadcaster on @bbctms - thank you to both of them

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Great cricket author John Goulstone has published a new book ‘Cricket in the Counties’ which is on limited edition sale on The Cricket Society website: cricketsociety.org.uk & there are only 7 left as the book has been selling like hot cakes. A fine product well worth reading.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We are looking forward to Barry Nicholls author of ‘Playing to Win: Australia & The 1972 Ashes’ discussing his latest tome in London on Tuesday 29th Sept at 7pm. Barry is a long standing author of books on Australian cricket. Just 1 ticket left. cricketsociety.org.uk

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The last @CricketSociety Journal (Spring 2026) featured two articles about Imran Khan by Chris Sandford & John Barclay & this inspired New Zealand poet and cricket fanatic Mark Pirie to write this beautiful poem about Pakistan’s greatest ever cricketer. tinglingcatch.blogspot.com/2026/09/mark...

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Highly successful evening at The Civil Service Club in London as Andre Odendaal was interviewed by Rich Parry. Andre’s mighty presentation covered his career as a cricketer, administrator & writer. The audience was packed out for this latest @CricketSociety event.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The next @CricketSociety event is on Wednesday 3rd September commencing 7.00pm at Civil Service Club, Whitehall, featuring Andre Odendaal cricket writer & winner of the 2026 Howard Milton Award, interviewed by Rich Parry. Sold out but for returns go to cricketsociety.org.uk

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Cricket Society and the British Society of Sports History are proud and delighted to announce Professor André Odendaal as the winner of the 2026 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The autumn season of @CricketSociety events in London get underway at 7pm on 25th August at the Civil Service Club with @lonsdale_jeremy discussing his fine new book on sporting polymath Patsy Hendren of England, Middlesex & Brentford FC. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk for tickets

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Lovely day for @CricketSociety members at Cheltenham on 20th August as Stephen Chalke used his magic to pull some wonderful guests to discuss their lives in cricket, whilst at the same time watching Glos v Worcester on the famous ground. Zaheer Abbas was the centre of attention.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Tanya Alfred in @TheCricketerMag name checks @CricketSociety ‘s superb event in July prior to the England v India women’s Test match where players from the first England women’s international match in 1976 reconvened. A reminder of a memorable day.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#CricketSociety Bulletin for July/August 2026 is now out. Lots on the fortunes of England men’s & women’s teams, Philip Conford’s fine tribute to Hugh Morris, the great John Symons returns with 2 articles on MJK Smith & how not to trust Grokpedia. Much more too.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Don’t forget the ‘Day at The Cricket’ for #CricketSociety members & friends taking place at Cheltenham College on Thursday 20th August. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk for details. Hosted by the incomparable Stephen Chalke there will be special guests of considerable note.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Our next @CricketSociety ‘Day at the Cricket’ is on Monday 3rd August for the @NCCA_uk game between @BucksCricket & @suffolkcc at @CheshamCricket with an 11.00am start. There are a couple of tickets still available. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events for full details.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Everyone at @CricketSociety is saddened by the passing of The Greatest, Garry Sobers. We never secured him for any Society events but what a story he had. RIP. #thegreatest

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#CricketSociety held a stellar event on 9th July to celebrate the 50th anniversary of England women’s 1st ever game at Lord’s in 1976. Many players were present. It was wonderful to hear from these highly inspirational trailblazers. Well done #rafnicholson & #nicktudball

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Great evening on 16th June for #CricketSociety members at #civilserviceclub where Peter Oborne & Richard Heller talked about their fine new book ‘Full Circle: A History of Cricket’, prompted by #peterhardy & a very lively audience.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Looking forward to the @CricketSociety event at @civilserviceclub on Tue 16th June, commencing 7.00pm. Richard Heller & Peter Oborne discuss their new book ‘Full Circle’; they will look at their new impact of big money & why cricket might be losing its integrity. fascinating.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Congratulations to #cricketsociety Vice Chair #RafNicholson who has launched her new book ‘The Women in Whites’ which is a great read. Highly recommended & another fine #pitchpublishing production. Raf’s expertise as the leading UK writer on women’s cricket is further enhanced.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Still time to join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Eastnor CC on Thurs 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60s game. England team had been announced… Book at cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

No better time to join the @thecricketsociety.bsky.social find out more at www.cricketsociety.org.uk

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The Cricket Society Spring Journal 2026 is dropping on doormats featuring Imran Khan's journey from cricketing icon to Prisoner No. 804, articles on Garry Sobers, Arlott & Swanton, the Ashes, cricket in the UAE, grassroots cricket, and 23 book reviews and much more!

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

#CricketSociety Bulletin & Journal are out now. Lots to read in both publications with a wide range of writing on display. How do you access these slabs of literature. It is easy, you join @CricketSociety by going to cricketsociety.org.uk with a choice of membership types.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Eastnor CC on Thurs 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60s game. Nigel Martyn in line to become the latest dual international. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl... Book at cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Great turn out for The Cricket Society event at #unionjackclub last night titled ‘Grace & The Golden Age’ a starting point for discussion that featured amateurs, professionals, the class system, social change & much more. Thanks to #simonwilde #davidkynaston #mikebrearley #jamesruncie #simonray

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Ledbury CC on Thursday 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60 international. Nigel Martyn in line to become the latest dual international. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl... Book via cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Wormsley CC the beautiful Buckinghamshire cricket ground created by John Paul Getty, on Thursday 14th May for Berkshire v Hampshire Development XI commencing at 11.00am. Book via cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

On 9th July @CricketSociety is running a unique event at #CivilServiceClub which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first women’s international played at #lords #rafnicholson has been in touch with many of the players & we expect a great day. cricketsociety.org.uk

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The next @CricketSociety event is on Wed 29th April at 7.30pm on-line with Jason Ratcliffe ex Warks & Surrey batter, who became Dep CEO for #PCA transforming #PCA’s approach to many aspects of player support. He is now a leading agent for cricket stars. cricketsociety.org.uk

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Mike Selvey talking about all things cricket @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Spring lunch. A fascinating way to spend the afternoon…

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Spring lunch….. ….what is there not to like? Join here for a wide variety of talks, events, lunches, dinners and days at the cricket! www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/7-beco... ….and a wonderful journal and newsletter

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congratulations to two great cricket booksellers, John McKenzie & Chris Saunders for winning the Stephen Fay Award at last night’s @thecricketsociety.bsky.social / #mcc Book of The Year event at @homeofcricket.bsky.social - a worthy reminder of their outstanding contribution to cricket.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

More photos from @CricketSociety / #MCC Book of the Year where #richardwhitehead #deanwilson #timwogmore #simonwilde kindly posed with their worthy books. An evening that showed the continued importance & relevance of cricket writing & cricket books.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Congratulations @RWhitehead61 for winning @CricketSociety / @MCCOfficial Book of the Year award for 2026. A fine achievement & commiserations to @deanbwilson @timwig @swildecricket #maxbonnell #vicmarks who also produced fine books. Standard was very high.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

As the sun goes down on Tuesday 7th April at @HomeOfCricket who will triumph in the @CricketSociety / @MCCOfficial Book of The Year for 2026? All authors will be present so good luck @timwig @RWhitehead61 @swildecricket @deanbwilson #maxbonnell #vicmarks -fine books by all.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The March/April 2026 #cricketsociety Bulletin is out now. Online at cricketsociety.org.uk (where you can also join The Society) or in hard copy. This issue has articles on who were (&are) the cricket innovators & why the ECB is hamstring with its choice of NED’s & much more.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Amazing night at the Lords museum for the award of The Cricket Society and British Sport History Society Howard Milton award for outstanding contribution to cricket scholarship to Neil Robinson, MCC Head of Heritage and collections. Fascinating insight into the challenges and enjoyment of curating.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

@thecricketsociety.bsky.social delighted that Alec Stewart will be Guest Speaker at our Autumn Awards Lunch on Thurs 6th November at The Union Jack Club SE1 8UJ. £60 for Members, £80 for Guests including £20 credit towards membership of The Cricket Society. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

@thecricketsociety.bsky.social is looking forward to another on-line event on 23rd September when Tim Wigmore is interviewed by Peter Hardy about his latest book ‘Test Cricket - A History’. Start time is 7.30pm BST and it should be a great evening. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk to get tickets.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Congratulations to Neil Robinson for winning The Cricket Society and British Society of Sports History 2025 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship. Neil is a cricket historian and MCC head of Heritage and Collections at Lords. @homeofcricket.bsky.social

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

There has never been a better time to join The Cricket Society and enjoy wide ranging cricket events, bi-monthly bulletins, half-yearly journals, annual awards, playing for The Cricket Society XI and always celebrating the game of cricket. The Cricket Society is #80thisyear

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Perfect weather for The Cricket Society Day at the cricket at The Uptonsteel County Ground (Grace Road to many of us) for the first day of the County Championship game between Leicestershire and Lancashire.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A magnificent @thecricketsociety.bsky.social evening celebrating Roland Butcher’s career and the launch of his biography…

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Tickets £70 per person and close-by parking is an additional £5. This includes Ground entry Coffee/ Tea with fresh cookies on arrival A two course buffet lunch Afternoon scones with jam and cream A dedicated staffed bar 2/2 www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/day-a...

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Day at the Cricket, Leicester, Leics v. Lancs, CC Day 1, Fri 23 May

£70 for ground entry, tea/coffee on arrival, two course buffet lunch, afternoon scones, staffed bar, private room, start of play 11am.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Final call for a day at Grace Road on Friday, 23rd May, to watch Leicestershire and Lancashire in a dedicated boundary-side marquee with good company and food and our own bar. Leicestershire’s CEO Sean Jarvis, Chair John Thorpe and Coach and former England batsman James Taylor will join us. 1/2

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Congratulations to @anniechave.bsky.social who is @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Committee Member and much more besides on the launch of her first book. Reviews and purchasing available @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Tickets still available for the spring dinner to hear Roland Butcher. Looking forward to an enthralling evening in the company of Roland and many of his former teammates. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...

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Spring Dinner with Roland Butcher, Wed 14 May, Union Jack Club, London, 6.30 for 7.00pm

Former Middlesex & England batsman. Two course dinner with tea & coffee; bar in function room.

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Last few tickets to hear Jonathan Trott at the Union Jack Club on May 6th… www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

No one will want to miss the chance to be present for the UK launch of Roland Butcher‘s autobiography at The Cricket Society Spring Dinner to be held The Union Jack Club at 7pm on 14th May..... For tickets and further information www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...

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The Cricket Society @thecricketsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The Cricket Society is delighted to host an online event for members on Wednesday 12th March at 7pm. Peter Hardy will talk with Huw Turbervill @huwzat.bsky.social editor of The Cricketer on English cricket and the role The Cricketer plays in public opinion. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/huw-t...

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